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October 3, 2025
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Pentagon Pushes Forward on Drone Interceptor Prototypes With Anduril, Zone 5

The Pentagon is fast-tracking the creation of advanced drone interceptors, naming Anduril Industries and Zone 5 Technologies to enhance prototype systems built to take down large, military-grade drones. Selected...

September 26, 2025
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India Advances Nuclear Submarine Program With 200-MWe Reactors

The Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) in India is building advanced nuclear reactors rated at 200 MWe (megawatt electric) to enhance the underwater endurance of the country’s future submarines....

September 25, 2025
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BlackSea’s Latest Modular USV Boosts Payload and Power Capacity for US Navy Tasks

BlackSea Technologies has introduced its Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC), a new class of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) tailored to the US Navy’s demand for flexible, multi-mission platforms. Unlike...

September 23, 2025
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Pratt & Whitney Designing Specialized Engine Class for CCA Drone and Missile Systems

Pratt & Whitney has announced the development of a next-generation engine family aimed at powering advanced weapons systems and Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The propulsion line, offering 500 to...

September 18, 2025
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US Allocates $10 Million for Radar R&D at Eglin AFB

The US House of Representatives has approved $10 million to advance development of a new radar system at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The project will focus on CHAOS...

September 18, 2025
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Nordic Air Defence, Volvo Collaborate on Vehicle-Integrated Counter-Drone System

Volvo Defense has teamed up with Swedish startup Nordic Air Defence to create a counter-unmanned aerial system (c-UAS) for integration onto military vehicles. Announced at a defense technology exhibition...

September 15, 2025
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AeroVironment, Arkeus Collaborate to Add Hyperspectral Radar to JUMP Drone

AeroVironment (AV) has teamed up with Arkeus to integrate the Hyperspectral Optical Radar (HSOR) payload onto the JUMP 20 unmanned aerial system (UAS). The upgrade aims to strengthen surveillance...

September 15, 2025
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Seoul to Transform KF-21 Into Stealth-Enhanced Fighter Jet

South Korea has unveiled a phased roadmap to upgrade its homegrown KF-21 Boramae fighter jet, aiming to strengthen stealth and combat performance. Built by Korea Aerospace Industries, the aircraft...

September 12, 2025
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Thales, HII Pair SAMDIS 600 Sonar to REMUS 620 Undersea Drone

HII and Thales have successfully integrated the SAMDIS 600 sonar with the REMUS 620 medium-class unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV), completing trials at HII’s Pocasset facility in Massachusetts. The project...

September 11, 2025
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Air Force Explores GPS-Free Drone Timing

The Air Force Research Laboratory has announced a call for industry proposals focused on developing high-precision atomic clock systems for drone swarm applications. The initiative targets enhanced Position, Navigation,...