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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...

June 3, 2025
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AI Drone Innovation: Ukraine Reveals Buntar-3

Ukraine’s drone arsenal continues to grow with the introduction of the Buntar-3, a cutting-edge reconnaissance UAV that does not rely on traditional GPS systems. Built by Buntar Aerospace, the...

June 3, 2025
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Fast-Tracking Drone Advances: US Announces Project G.I.

To rapidly advance drone capabilities, the Pentagon has introduced Project G.I., a competitive program that challenges developers to deliver scalable, mission-ready UAS platforms. The project places emphasis on drones...

May 30, 2025
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General Atomics to Develop Next-Gen GHOST ISR/Strike Drones for US

“GA-ASI has won a $99.3 million deal to design next-generation drones for the US for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike operations. The main highlight of the GHOST program was...

May 29, 2025
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Japan in Talks to Procure Kawasaki K-Racer Drone for Military Logistics

“To assist military logistics operations, Japan is in discussions with Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) regarding the possible purchase of the K-RACER drone. Following a successful 2024 demonstration in which...

May 28, 2025
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Czech Company Unveils Autonomous Ground Drone for Military Logistics

“The Czech defense firm LPP Holding has introduced an independent unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed for military logistics, notably for casualty evacuation and ammo supply.” The “Hornet” UGV can...

May 20, 2025
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Australia to Develop Medium-Range Precision Loitering Munitions

The Australian government has launched a military program to develop medium-range precision loitering munition systems. Part of the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) mission, the Talon Strike program will...