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November 13, 2024
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Euroatlas Launches New AUV Named ‘Greyshark’

German defense firm Euroatlas has introduced its latest autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), dubbed Greyshark, at the Euronaval 2024 exhibition in Paris. Designed for underwater reconnaissance and surveillance missions, Greyshark...

October 28, 2024
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US Army Commits to Five-Year Purchase of Teledyne FLIR Black Hornet 4 Nano Drones

Teledyne FLIR Defense has signed a five-year contract to deliver Black Hornet 4 nano-drones for the US Army’s Soldier Borne Sensor program. The nano-UAS are intended to enhance situational...

October 25, 2024
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AeroVironment Rolls Out New Drone for Evolving Combat Scenarios

The P550, AeroVironment’s latest unmanned electric VTOL aircraft, is being pitched for the US Army’s long-range reconnaissance program. Its modular architecture allows for rapid, tool-free adaptation in the field,...

October 24, 2024
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Mitsubishi Showcases Innovative AI-Enabled Combat Drone Concepts

At the Japan International Aerospace event in Tokyo, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries presented two AI-enabled collaborative combat aircraft concepts. The first was a 1:10-scale tactical support drone for land-based missions,...

October 24, 2024
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Saronic Debuts Largest Unmanned Vessel for Pentagon’s Anti-China Operations

Saronic Technologies, a startup specializing in defense tech, has launched the Corsair, a 24-foot autonomous surface vessel—the largest in its fleet. The Corsair joins the previously released Cutlass and...

October 21, 2024
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Turkey Intends to Give Albania a Major Shipment of Kamikaze Drones

Albania will receive a “significant number” of loitering munitions from Turkey, a move that highlights their strengthening alliance. The gesture is not aimed at any adversary. Information about the...

October 21, 2024
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Poland Moves to Strengthen Bayraktar TB2 Drone Operability via New Contract

Poland will enhance the functionality of its 24 Bayraktar TB2 drones by signing a new support and logistics contract with Baykar, the Turkish manufacturer. The NATO Support and Procurement...

October 20, 2024
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India’s ISR Operations Experience a Significant Boost

India’s lack of surveillance during the 1999 Kargil conflict became apparent. Identifying enemy positions was delayed. Notably, an IAF pilot innovated by flying a MiG-21 with a Handycam to...

October 19, 2024
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Mitsubishi Unveils Concept Video of Combat Support Drone with a Platform Similar to the J-20 Stealth Jet

Japanese defense company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has presented concept designs for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) that will operate with Japan’s upcoming fighter jet. The AI-enabled CCA concepts were...

October 18, 2024
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China Claims Breakthrough in Heavy-Lift VTOL Drone Inspired by Osprey Design

Earlier this week, China rolled out its new Lanying R6000 drone, a large tiltrotor aircraft developed by United Aircraft. The drone boasts a 2-ton payload capacity and can hit...