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February 28, 2025
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Lockheed Martin unveils scalable, layered anti-drone defense system.

Lockheed Martin has unveiled a scalable, layered counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) designed to detect, track, and neutralize drone threats. In partnership with undisclosed collaborators, the company demonstrated the system’s...

February 27, 2025
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MARTAC and Sealartec launch new autonomous launch and recovery system for USVs.

Maritime Tactical Systems (MARTAC), in partnership with Sealartec, has introduced a fully autonomous launch and recovery system (ALARS) for unmanned surface vessels (USVs). The system enables the autonomous deployment...

February 27, 2025
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Kongsberg delivers prototype underwater drone for U.S. Navy’s deep-sea missions.

Kongsberg Discovery has handed over its HUGIN Superior autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) prototype for a major US Navy undersea drone initiative. The delivery follows successful acceptance trials held in...

February 26, 2025
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Spain selects U.S.-built Skydio X10D drones to boost ISR capabilities.

Spain has chosen US-based drone maker Skydio to supply small unmanned aerial systems aimed at boosting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. Valued at 18 million euros ($19 million),...

February 24, 2025
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Baykar successfully tests TB2 drone equipped with AI and a turbojet engine.

Turkish defense company Baykar has conducted test flights of the Bayraktar TB2T-AI, an upgraded variant of the TB2 drone featuring artificial intelligence integration and a turbocharged engine. The enhancements...

February 21, 2025
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Insitu to deliver additional Blackjack and ScanEagle drones to the U.S. Navy.

Boeing subsidiary Insitu has secured a $102.3 million contract to supply additional RQ-21 Blackjack and MQ-27 ScanEagle unmanned aerial systems to the US Navy. The deal includes 21 RQ-21A...

February 20, 2025
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KNDS France unveils its Centurio-X30 unmanned combat vehicle.

KNDS France has introduced the “Centurio-X30,” an unmanned ground vehicle designed to provide heavy fire support for dismounted troops. Unveiled at the 2025 International Defence Exhibition & Conference in...

February 19, 2025
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AeroVironment debuts the Jump 20-X unmanned system for maritime missions.

AeroVironment, the maker of the US Army’s Switchblade drones, has introduced its Jump 20-X unmanned aerial system (UAS) at IDEX 2025. This navalized version of the Jump-20 VTOL fixed-wing...

February 13, 2025
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Elistair to deliver tethered mini-drones to an unnamed defense partner.

Elistair has secured a €3 million ($3.1 million) contract to supply its Kronos tethered unmanned aerial system to an allied military customer. The package includes training, spare parts, and...

February 10, 2025
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Australia nears delivery of its third MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone.

Northrop Grumman has successfully completed testing of Australia’s third MQ-4C Triton drone at its facility in California, marking progress toward its final delivery. The uncrewed aircraft will now be...