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June 10, 2025
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UK Signs Deal With General Atomics for Long-Term Protector Drone Support

Britain has finalized a long-term sustainment and logistics agreement with General Atomics to maintain its Protector RG Mk1 unmanned aerial systems for the Royal Air Force. The contract, named...

June 10, 2025
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USAF Awards $37M to Skyways to Ramp Up Production of V3 Cargo Drone

Skyways, an aerospace firm based in Texas, has landed a $37-million contract from the US Air Force to transition its V3 cargo drone into full-scale production. The deal involves...

June 6, 2025
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Final MQ-9A Reaper Joins US Marine Corps Fleet

The final MQ-9A Reaper drone ordered by the US Marine Corps has been delivered by General Atomics at Grey Butte Field Airport, California. Its arrival ends a multi-year acquisition...

June 5, 2025
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Maxar, Saab Join Forces on Satellite-Based Drone Navigation

Saab and Maxar Intelligence have signed a strategic deal to co-create next-gen battlespace solutions, focusing on space-powered drone tech. The partnership integrates Maxar’s satellite tools and 3D maps into...

June 5, 2025
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Hanwha Ocean Reveals AI-Integrated Carrier Concept for Future Naval Operations

South Korea has showcased the Ghost Commander II, a cutting-edge aircraft carrier concept combining human-piloted and autonomous vehicles in a single command system. The hybrid naval platform, created by...

June 3, 2025
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New Drone From Ukraine Operates Without GPS

Ukraine has expanded its UAV fleet with the unveiling of the Buntar-3, a next-generation surveillance drone developed by Buntar Aerospace. What sets it apart is its capability to perform...

June 3, 2025
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$20 Million Innovation Prize Fuels US Drone Challenge

The Pentagon has launched a strategic program called Project G.I. to ramp up the availability of advanced drone technologies tailored for modern combat scenarios. The goal is to develop...

May 30, 2025
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The US will get the next generation of GHOST ISR/strike drones from General Atomics.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) has secured a $99.3-million contract to advance next-generation drones for US intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike operations. While technical specifics are classified, a...

May 29, 2025
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Japan in Discussions to Purchase Kawasaki K-Racer Drone for Military Logistics

Japan is currently in discussions with Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) regarding the potential procurement of the K-RACER unmanned aerial vehicle to enhance military logistics capabilities. According to a KHI...

May 28, 2025
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Czech firm unveils autonomous ground drone for military logistics

Czech defense firm LPP Holding has introduced the “Hornet,” a new autonomous unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed to support military logistics, including ammunition transport and casualty evacuation. Equipped with...