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December 1, 2025
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Swedish Defence to Develop Modular UAV Featuring Turbojet Propulsion

A UK-based company is undertaking an ambitious project to design a completely new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for the Swedish Armed Forces within just 18 months. GKN Aerospace has...

November 27, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Ondas Strengthens Defense Robotics Capabilities With $80M Purchase of Roboteam

Ondas Holdings has announced an $80-million agreement to acquire Roboteam, an Israeli developer specializing in durable, multi-purpose unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). The move will broaden Ondas’ defense robotics portfolio,...

November 25, 2025
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Ukraine Converts Heavy Transport Vehicle Into Armed Combat Robot

Ukraine is boosting firepower on its biggest robotic vehicle, giving it a major combat edge. The Protector unmanned ground vehicle has been fitted with the remote Tavriia-12.7 turret, replacing...

November 21, 2025
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Draganfly Secures Key APAC Contract for 3XL Drones

Draganfly has secured a significant strategic breakthrough with a new contract to supply its Commander 3XL drones to a confidential military customer in the Asia-Pacific region. Facilitated through a...

November 20, 2025
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Ukraine to Build Record-Setting Networked UGV Fleet Through ARX Robotics Partnership

ARX Robotics of Munich has received a follow-on order to supply additional Gereon unmanned ground vehicles to Ukraine, advancing what is expected to become the world’s largest unified UGV...

November 20, 2025
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Indian Military Awards ideaForge an $11M Deal for Tactical Drone Systems

India’s armed forces have awarded ideaForge a major procurement contract for its newest unmanned systems after completing stringent trials conducted in electronic-interference and extreme-terrain conditions. Under the agreement, ideaForge...

November 20, 2025
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Mergers & JV

QinetiQ, Forcys Reinforce Support for Australia’s Growing Autonomous Maritime Fleet

QinetiQ and Forcys have formed a strategic collaboration to advance Australia’s maritime security by enhancing the testing and validation of submarines, autonomous vessels, and underwater systems. Through an MoU,...

November 19, 2025
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Belgian Forces Add Latvia’s Kamikaze Drones to Strengthen Counter-Drone Capabilities

Belgium has procured Latvian-made kamikaze drones designed specifically for counter-UAV missions, capable of detecting and neutralizing hostile drones. The acquisition is included in a 50-million-euro ($57 million) national counter-drone...

November 18, 2025
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USAF Expands Skydio Drone Operations Across TACP and EOD Units

The US Air Force has awarded Skydio two early multimillion-dollar contracts to accelerate the rollout of small drones across its Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and Explosive Ordnance Disposal...

November 16, 2025
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Moscow Claims Control Over Two More Villages in Southern Ukraine

Russia announced it had captured two more villages in southern Ukraine, as its military slowly pushes forward against Ukrainian forces who are outnumbered. According to the Russian Ministry of...