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November 14, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Amentum Wins $995M MQ-9 Upgrade Deal

Amentum has been awarded a five-year, $995-million US Air Force contract to modernize and support MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft operations. The company will provide specialized maintenance teams, weapons-loading support,...

November 11, 2025
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Communication and Electronics

RADA Upgrades Radars for Ukraine

Israeli radar specialist RADA Electronic Industries is rapidly advancing the performance of its radar systems deployed in Ukraine, integrating real-time feedback from the battlefield to enhance detection accuracy and...

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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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 5, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Austal Gains Approval for Naval Autonomy System

Austal Australia has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from Det Norske Veritas (DNV) for its new Autonomous and Remotely Operated Ships (AROS) Platform Controller, marking an important milestone in...

November 4, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Sweden Finishes Archer Upgrade Project

Sweden has received the final batch of upgraded Archer 6×6 artillery systems from BAE Systems Bofors, concluding a nationwide modernization effort aimed at enhancing long-range firepower and interoperability within...

November 2, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Iran Pledges to Rebuild Nuclear Sites

Iran has pledged to rebuild its nuclear infrastructure “stronger than before” after suffering extensive damage from coordinated Israeli and U.S. strikes, while Oman—acting as mediator—urged Tehran and Washington to...

October 31, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

France Unveils UAV Laser Targeting System

French defense technology firm MERIO is developing a drone-mounted laser targeting system designed to revolutionize precision strike coordination in modern warfare. The system allows unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to...

October 31, 2025
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Soldier Systems

Inuit Firm Strengthens Arctic Defense Push

A newly formed Inuit-owned defense enterprise, Sapujjijiit Inc., is merging Arctic field expertise with advanced military technology to bolster Canada’s northern defense posture. Based in Nunavut and translating to...

October 22, 2025
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Belgium Converts 100+ Vehicles to Ambulances

Belgian firm John Cockerill Defense is set to convert 113 military vehicles into ambulances for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia. The project covers 11 BV-206 all-terrain vehicles and...