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February 28, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Romanian Navy to purchase V-BAT drones for $30 million.

The Romanian Naval Forces will procure MQ-35A V-BAT vertical take-off and landing drones from the United States. The acquisition includes two systems—each comprising four drones—and is valued at approximately...

February 28, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

German military orders Black Hornet nano-drones from Teledyne FLIR.

Teledyne FLIR Defense has secured a contract to deliver its Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance Systems to the German Armed Forces. The deal covers an unspecified quantity of nano...

February 28, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

U.S. Air Force teams up with Xona Space Systems to test GPS alternatives.

The US military is assessing alternatives to GPS, with Xona’s commercial solution gaining traction as a leading candidate. The company has secured a $4.6-million contract from the Air Force...

February 27, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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 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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Communication and Electronics

Airbus to develop joint naval communication system for French warships.

Airbus Defence and Space has been selected by France’s defense procurement agency (DGA) to develop a new communications network for both its surface and submarine naval fleets. The €480...

February 27, 2025
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Air Platforms

Integris and QinetiQ to supply protective armor for the U.S. Army’s FLRAA helicopters.

Integris Composites and QinetiQ US have partnered to enhance the survivability of the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). Integris will contribute its expertise in military armor...

February 26, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

RTX reveals first radar warning receiver enhanced with AI and machine learning.

RTX has unveiled its first aircraft radar warning receiver (RWR) featuring artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities. The system incorporates the company’s Cognitive Algorithm Deployment System (CADS),...

February 26, 2025
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Air Platforms

Lockheed Martin delivers the 18th HC-130J Combat King II to the U.S. Coast Guard.

The US Coast Guard has taken delivery of its 18th airframe from Lockheed Martin for conversion into an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft, supporting its long-range surveillance fleet modernization...

February 26, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

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),...