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November 7, 2025
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Hyperspectral ‘Eye’ Boosts Drone Vision Range

TEKEVER and Arkeus have demonstrated a new milestone in aerial sensing by integrating the Warden Hyperspectral Optical Radar (HSOR) onto the TEKEVER AR3 EVO unmanned aerial system. The partnership...

November 7, 2025
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Mergers & JV

BAE, TAI Partner on UK-Turkey Drone Program

BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) have formalized an agreement to jointly pursue next-generation unmanned aerial system (UAS) development, reinforcing cooperation between the UK and Turkey in advanced...

November 7, 2025
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Leonardo, Hofmann Partner on AUKUS Ship Propulsion

Leonardo DRS and Hofmann Engineering have launched a joint effort to design and produce advanced naval propulsion technologies under the AUKUS framework, aiming to boost allied maritime capabilities and...

November 7, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Poland Takes Delivery of ARSUS 100 Recon Units

Türkiye’s Aselsan and Poland have formalized an agreement to jointly produce the ARSUS 100 airborne reconnaissance system, a move that expands bilateral defense industrial cooperation and advances Poland’s modernization...

November 7, 2025
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GE, Shield AI Develop Propulsion for X-BAT Drone

GE Aerospace and Shield AI have entered a strategic collaboration to co-develop advanced unmanned aerial platforms that combine artificial intelligence autonomy with innovative propulsion technology. The initiative seeks to...

November 7, 2025
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Albania’s KAYO Approved for Arms Production

Albania and Türkiye’s defense firm KAYO have signed an agreement to build an advanced small arms production facility in Albania, marking a key step in the country’s drive to...

November 6, 2025
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South Korea, UAE to Receive ACS’s ‘Bullfrog’ Autonomous Counter-Drone Systems

Allen Control Systems (ACS), headquartered in Texas, has signed defense supply contracts with South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for its “Bullfrog” autonomous counter-drone weapon systems. The...

November 6, 2025
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Australia’s Hunter-Class Frigates to Receive Systems from Ultra Maritime

BAE Systems Maritime Australia has contracted Ultra Maritime to deliver the Surface Ship Torpedo Defence (SSTD) system for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigates. The SSTD provides comprehensive torpedo...

November 6, 2025
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Alpha Partners with Navantia to Develop Ship-Based Drone Systems

Navantia, the Spanish state-owned shipbuilder, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Alpha Unmanned Systems to collaborate on the development and integration of ship-based drone technologies for naval applications....

November 6, 2025
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NATO Awards $115M Night Vision System Deal to Theon

Cyprus-based Theon International has secured a defense contract valued at over 100 million euros ($115 million) from a NATO European partner for the supply of thousands of night vision...