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July 15, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

XTEND Secures $30 Million to Expand AI-Driven Robotic Solutions for the Battlefield

XTEND has raised an additional $30 million to bolster its U.S. operations and accelerate production of its AI-driven autonomous robotic systems. The company stated that the fresh funding will...

July 15, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Canada Plans to Acquire Fighter Drones to Complement F-35 Fleet

The Canadian Department of Defence is preparing to procure a fleet of tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to operate alongside its future F-35 fighter jets. According to documents obtained...

July 14, 2025
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New Product Launches

‘Dragom’ Becomes Colombia’s First Indigenous Military UAV to Take Flight

Marking a milestone in local defense capability, Colombia has unveiled “Dragom,” its first homegrown military drone, developed entirely within the country by the Colombian Aeronautical Industry Corporation (CIAC). Designed...

July 14, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Netherlands Navy Purchases Eight Battle-Tested V-BAT Drones from Ukraine Conflict

To boost maritime ISR operations, the Netherlands Ministry of Defence has procured eight V-BAT VTOL drones for use by the Royal Netherlands Navy and Marine Corps. This purchase is...

July 14, 2025
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DT-46 Tactical Drone Highlights French Army’s Focus on Precision Artillery During Bastille Day Celebration

Marking a significant advancement in its modernization journey, the French Army debuted the DT46 artillery reconnaissance drone during the annual military parade on the Champs-Élysées—a first for the system....

July 11, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Autonomous Warfare? Lockheed and HavocAI Invest in Crewless Combat Technology

Lockheed Martin Ventures has joined forces with Rhode Island startup HavocAI to accelerate the U.S. military’s pursuit of autonomous maritime systems, focusing on the development of medium unmanned surface...

April 24, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Italy Finalizes $47M Purchase of Jump Tactical Drones From AeroVironment

The Italian Ministry of Defense has awarded a $46.6 million contract to AeroVironment for Jump 20 UAVs as part of efforts to modernize its drone capabilities. Replacing the outdated...

April 24, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

EDGE Showcases HT-100 Autonomous Helicopter to Attract Brazilian Interest

Emirati defense firm EDGE is eyeing Brazil as a potential customer for its ANAVIA HT-100 UAV helicopter. The system was recently demonstrated at a military event in Rio de...

April 23, 2025
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New Product Launches

Israel Deploys Robdozer — A Remote-Controlled Armored Engineering Vehicle

Israel has unveiled a robotic variant of its D9 bulldozer, called the “Robdozer,” designed to perform key battlefield engineering tasks without placing soldiers in harm’s way. Remotely operated, the...

April 14, 2025
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UK Rolls Out Robotic Solution for Clearing Landmines

A new robotic mine-clearing tool called the “Weevil” has been introduced by the British Army. Created in partnership with Dstl and Pearson Engineering, the system mounts onto vehicles to...