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June 15, 2025
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GA-ASI Unveils PELE Small UAS Designed for Global Clients

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), renowned for its groundbreaking unmanned aircraft from the Predator® to the YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, has introduced a new small launched effect with...

June 15, 2025
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GA-ASI Integrates Saab’s AEW System into MQ-9B Platform

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has announced a collaboration with Saab to develop an Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) capability for its MQ-9B series of Remotely Piloted...

June 13, 2025
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Moscow to Back North Korea’s Iranian Drone Manufacturing Initiative

Russia reportedly plans to transfer expertise and equipment to North Korea to help produce Shahed loitering drones—platforms that Russia itself acquired from Iran and has used widely against Ukrainian...

June 11, 2025
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Milrem Robotics Launches Armed THeMIS UGV With Drone Defense Capabilities

Milrem Robotics has launched an upgraded THeMIS unmanned vehicle at Indonesia’s Indo Defence 2025 forum, showcasing its newest enhancements. The combat UGV includes increased storage and the Loki remote-controlled...

June 10, 2025
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Skyways Wins $37M Contract to Mass-Produce Military Cargo Drones

Texas-based Skyways has signed a $37-million contract with the US Air Force to move its V3 cargo drone into large-scale production. As part of the contract, the firm will...

June 10, 2025
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UK Adopts ROV to Combat Underwater Threats to National Infrastructure

The UK’s Dstl has introduced a new remotely operated underwater vehicle designed to protect the nation’s submerged infrastructure from sabotage. This rugged ROV is engineered to locate, neutralize, and...

June 10, 2025
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Britain Secures Long-Term Protector UAV Support From General Atomics

The United Kingdom has locked in a multi-year logistics and maintenance agreement with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to sustain the RAF’s Protector drone fleet. Dubbed UK PASS, the deal...

June 6, 2025
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Final MQ-9A UAV Delivered to US Marine Corps

The USMC has received its final MQ-9A Reaper UAV from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems at Grey Butte Field Airport in California. The delivery wraps up a three-year purchase effort...

June 5, 2025
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Maxar and Saab to Co-Develop GPS-Free Drone Navigation Using Space Assets

Maxar and Saab have announced a new defense tech agreement aimed at creating multi-domain drone solutions with space-based features. Through the deal, Maxar will supply satellite maps and 3D...

June 5, 2025
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Ghost Commander II: Korea’s New Carrier Blends Crewed and Autonomous Systems

South Korea has debuted the Ghost Commander II, a futuristic naval platform created to unify manned aircraft and unmanned systems under a single command interface. The design, a product...