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November 8, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Leonardo, Baykar to Co-Produce UAVs, Jet Drones

Leonardo S.p.A. has announced an ambitious plan to co-produce Baykar unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in Italy under its newly formed venture, LBA Systems. The initiative marks a significant step...

November 8, 2025
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Air Platforms

India to Buy 100+ GE Engines for Tejas Fighters

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a landmark agreement with General Electric (GE) Aerospace to supply over 100 engines for India’s domestically designed Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A,...

November 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Hyperspectral Upgrade Boosts Drone Vision

TEKEVER and Arkeus have advanced unmanned aerial system (UAS) technology through the integration of hyperspectral imaging capabilities, marking a major step toward next-generation airborne intelligence and surveillance. The collaboration...

November 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

BAE, TAI Partner on UK-Turkey Drone Program

BAE Systems and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the joint development of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), deepening defense ties between...

November 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Leonardo, Hofmann Develop AUKUS Ship Propulsion

Leonardo DRS and Hofmann Engineering have announced a joint development agreement to design advanced naval propulsion systems under the AUKUS defense framework connecting Australia, the United Kingdom, and the...

November 7, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

Poland Gets First Aselsan ARSUS Recon Units

Poland has taken delivery of its first ARSUS 100 reconnaissance and surveillance systems from Turkish defense company Aselsan. Integrated on AMZ KUTNO-built vehicles, the ARSUS 100 provides high-resolution imaging,...

November 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

GE, Shield AI Partner on X-BAT Drone Engine

GE Aerospace has entered into a partnership with Shield AI to co-develop propulsion systems for the newly unveiled X-BAT vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) combat drone. The collaboration, formalized...

November 7, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Albania’s KAYO Cleared for Arms Production

Albania has approved its state-owned enterprise KAYO to manufacture and market weapons, ammunition, and defense equipment as part of a broader initiative to strengthen the country’s defense industrial base....

November 6, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

ACS Exports Bullfrog Anti-Drone to Asia

Allen Control Systems (ACS), a Texas-based defense technology firm, has announced new international contracts with South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to supply its “Bullfrog” autonomous weapon...

November 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Ultra to Equip Hunter-Class Frigates

Ultra Maritime has won a key contract to supply torpedo defense technology for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigates, reinforcing the fleet’s future anti-submarine warfare capability. Awarded by BAE...