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December 3, 2024
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Helsing Unveils HX-2 Karma Smart Loitering Munition

On December 2, 2024, Helsing, a defense-focused artificial intelligence company, officially unveiled the HX-2 Karma, an intelligent loitering munition designed for precision strike missions. Speculation had surrounded the so-called...

November 29, 2024
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The future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) program in India is expected to pave the way for autonomous main battle tanks.

The ambitious course for modernizing the Indian Army’s armored troops by creating a next-generation main battle tank (MBT) to replace the aging fleet of T-72 tanks is being mapped...

November 27, 2024
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Russia Reveals Flamethrower Drone in Response to Ukraine’s Dragon UAV

Russian engineers have developed a novel “flamethrower drone” capable of incinerating nearby targets with a stream of fire. This unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) carries a small tank of flammable...

November 26, 2024
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BAE Systems Debuts the UK’s First Extra-Large Autonomous Military Submarine

BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated “Herne,” an extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XLAUV) designed for military applications. This vessel is engineered to monitor and protect underwater infrastructure, support anti-submarine warfare...

November 20, 2024
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Airbus Plans to Reveal Initial Two SIRTAP Drone Prototypes by 2025

Airbus has reported substantial progress in the development of the initial high-performance SIRTAP drones intended for the Spanish Armed Forces. Two SIRTAP prototypes are currently in the final assembly...

November 19, 2024
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Croatia Signs $95 Million Deal to Acquire Six Bayraktar TB2 Drones

The Croatian government has finalized a deal to acquire six Bayraktar TB2 drones for $95 million. The procurement, expected to be delivered in 2026, encompasses a command and control...

November 14, 2024
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Morocco Reportedly Acquires Bayraktar Akinci Drones from Turkey

Morocco is reportedly gearing up to receive an undisclosed number of Bayraktar Akinci drones from Turkey, with deliveries expected to begin in February next year, according to local media....

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,...