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July 19, 2025
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New Zealand deploys Bluebottle unmanned vessels in Fiji to support joint maritime security efforts.

The Royal New Zealand Navy has deployed two Bluebottle unmanned surface vessels (USVs), Tahi and Rua, to Fiji as part of Operation Calypso to enhance maritime security. Transported by...

July 18, 2025
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Kuwait deploys Turkish Bayraktar drones to enhance national defense capabilities.

Kuwait has officially received its first batch of Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial systems from Turkey, marking the milestone with a launch event at Ali Al Salem Air Base. The...

July 18, 2025
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BAE’s multi-rotor drone successfully conducts first APKWS air-to-air missile test.

BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated air-to-air capability by firing laser-guided APKWS rockets from its TRV-150 drone. The trial, held at Dugway Proving Ground, marks the first time APKWS munitions...

July 17, 2025
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Avilus Debuts ‘New Generation’ Trio of UAVs for Rescue, Recon, and Resupply

German drone-maker Avilus has unveiled a new line of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) that targets improvements on long-range reconnaissance, medical support, and tactical response. The new portfolio begins with...

July 17, 2025
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For the German Air Force, Airbus and Kratos promote Valkyrie as a “Loyal Wingman.”

Germany-based Airbus Defence and Space has teamed with US Kratos Defense and Security Solutions to offer the latter’s XQ-58A Valkyrie combat drone to the German Air Force by 2029....

July 16, 2025
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The Norwegian army now employs Skydio’s tiny drones.

The Norwegian Armed Forces have contracted Skydio to deliver its proprietary X10D unmanned aerial systems, under a deal valued at nearly $9.8 million. The U.S.-made drones are equipped with...

July 15, 2025
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To expand its battlefield robotics powered by AI, XTEND raises $30 million.

XTEND has raised an additional $30 million to bolster its U.S. operations and accelerate production of its AI-driven autonomous tactical robots. The company plans to use the funding to...

July 15, 2025
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Canada Considers Fighter Drone Fleet to Assist F-35 Jets

Canada’s Department of Defence is preparing to acquire tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to support the country’s upcoming fleet of F-35 fighter jets. According to unclassified documents cited by...

July 14, 2025
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Colombia’s first-ever native military drone, dubbed “Dragom,” takes to the skies.

Colombia’s defense ministry has unveiled “Dragom,” the nation’s first domestically developed military drone, marking a major step toward localizing its defense capabilities. Developed by the Colombian Aeronautical Industry Corporation...

July 14, 2025
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Eight Ukraine-proven V-BAT drones are purchased by the Dutch Navy.

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has acquired eight V-BAT vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones to bolster maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities for the Royal Netherlands Navy...