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December 18, 2025
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Spain’s Navy Fields First USV

Spain has inducted its first unmanned surface vessel, the Sead 23, into naval service, marking the start of manned-unmanned teaming. Assigned to the CEVENTA unit, the 7-meter platform will...

December 17, 2025
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Vatn Systems Raises $60M for AUV Development

Vatn Systems’ successful $60 million Series A funding round marks a significant milestone in the expanding global market for autonomous underwater vehicles, as navies and commercial operators increasingly prioritize...

December 17, 2025
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Red Cat Picks SpiderOak for Drone Cybersecurity

Red Cat Holdings has partnered with cybersecurity specialist SpiderOak to evaluate its Black Widow reconnaissance drone for inclusion on the US Department of Defense’s Blue UAS Cleared List. The...

December 16, 2025
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Germany-Ukraine Partnership Boosts Drone Output

A new German-Ukrainian joint venture will significantly scale drone production for Ukraine’s armed forces, reflecting the central role of UAVs in modern warfare. Backed by a €100-million investment, the...

December 15, 2025
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Ukraine Showcases Next-Gen Ratel X Ground Drone

The Ratel X unmanned ground vehicle represents a new step in Ukraine’s expanding use of robotic systems. Designed for frontline operations, the platform combines endurance, stability, and heavy payload...

December 15, 2025
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HII Advances ROMULUS Autonomous Vessel Program

HII’s ROMULUS program reflects the US Navy’s growing emphasis on large, autonomous surface vessels capable of sustained operations. Built with an open architecture, ROMULUS can integrate evolving sensors, weapons,...

December 15, 2025
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Saronic Chosen to Build Navy Corsair ASVs

Saronic’s Corsair autonomous surface vessel has been selected by the US Navy under a $392-million contract aimed at accelerating the deployment of unmanned naval systems. The program aligns with...

December 11, 2025
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Australia Buys Six Ghost Bat Drones for $930M

Australia has strengthened its advanced autonomous aviation capabilities by awarding Boeing Defence Australia a 1.4-billion Australian dollar ($930-million) contract for six additional MQ-28 Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft. This...

December 11, 2025
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Anduril, GKN Partner for UK’s Project NYX

Anduril UK has formalized a partnership with GKN Aerospace to advance the British Army’s Project NYX, a flagship program aimed at developing next-generation autonomous land systems. GKN will serve...

December 9, 2025
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India Unveils First Indigenous Multi-Utility UGV

India has deployed the upgraded SapperScout Ver 2.0, a homegrown unmanned ground vehicle engineered for missions too dangerous for soldiers. Weighing around 380 kilograms, it integrates ultrasonic detectors, advanced...