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November 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Hyperspectral Upgrade Boosts Drone Vision

TEKEVER and Arkeus have advanced unmanned aerial system (UAS) technology through the integration of hyperspectral imaging capabilities, marking a major step toward next-generation airborne intelligence and surveillance. The collaboration...

November 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

BAE, TAI Partner on UK-Turkey Drone Program

BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the joint development of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), deepening defense ties between...

November 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Leonardo, Hofmann Develop AUKUS Ship Propulsion

Leonardo DRS and Hofmann Engineering have announced a joint development agreement to design advanced naval propulsion systems under the AUKUS defense framework connecting Australia, the United Kingdom, and the...

Poland Gets First Aselsan ARSUS Recon Units

Poland has taken delivery of its first ARSUS 100 reconnaissance and surveillance systems from Turkish defense company Aselsan. Integrated on AMZ KUTNO-built vehicles, the ARSUS 100 provides high-resolution imaging,...

November 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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GE, Shield AI Partner on X-BAT Drone Engine

GE Aerospace has entered into a partnership with Shield AI to co-develop propulsion systems for the newly unveiled X-BAT vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) combat drone. The collaboration, formalized...

Albania’s KAYO Cleared for Arms Production

Albania has approved its state-owned enterprise KAYO to manufacture and market weapons, ammunition, and defense equipment as part of a broader initiative to strengthen the country’s defense industrial base....

ACS Exports Bullfrog Anti-Drone to Asia

Allen Control Systems (ACS), a Texas-based defense technology firm, has announced new international contracts with South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to supply its “Bullfrog” autonomous weapon...

November 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Ultra to Equip Hunter-Class Frigates

Ultra Maritime has won a key contract to supply torpedo defense technology for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigates, reinforcing the fleet’s future anti-submarine warfare capability. Awarded by BAE...

November 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
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Navantia, Alpha Develop Ship Drone Tech

The Royal Australian Navy has officially launched its third Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), HMAS Pilbara, from the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia, further advancing the country’s naval...

November 6, 2025
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Soldier Systems
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Theon Secures $115M NATO Vision Deal

Theon International, a global leader in electro-optical systems, has signed a major contract with Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to deliver advanced...