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November 7, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

GE Aerospace, Shield AI to Power X-BAT VTOL Drone

In a major move toward AI-driven aerial warfare, GE Aerospace has partnered with Shield AI to deliver jet propulsion technology for the new X-BAT VTOL combat drone. Under a...

November 7, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

AUKUS Partners Leonardo DRS, Hofmann on Propulsion

In a move to strengthen AUKUS defense cooperation, Leonardo DRS and Hofmann Engineering have announced a new partnership to develop advanced naval propulsion systems for future allied vessels. The...

Aselsan Delivers ARSUS 100 Recon Gear to Poland

Poland has taken delivery of its first ARSUS 100 reconnaissance systems from Turkey’s Aselsan, signaling a deepening of defense collaboration and a strategic move to boost real-time battlefield intelligence....

S. Korea, UAE Order ACS ‘Bullfrog’ Anti-Drone Gear

Allen Control Systems (ACS), headquartered in Texas, has secured export contracts with South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to supply its “Bullfrog” autonomous counter-drone systems. The agreements...

November 6, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Spain’s Navantia Joins Alpha for Naval Drone Tech

Navantia has entered into a strategic partnership with Alpha Unmanned Systems to jointly develop and integrate ship-launched unmanned aerial systems for next-generation naval applications. The agreement, formalized through a...

November 6, 2025
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

NATO Awards $115M Night Vision Deal to Theon

Cyprus-based Theon International has signed a contract worth over €100 million ($115 million) with a European NATO member state to deliver thousands of advanced night vision devices, including goggles,...

November 6, 2025
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Hunter Frigates to Get Ultra Maritime Systems

BAE Systems Maritime Australia has selected Ultra Maritime to deliver its Surface Ship Torpedo Defence (SSTD) technology for the Royal Australian Navy’s future Hunter-class frigates. The system will form...

Lockheed Picks Moog Australia for GMLRS System

Moog Australia has been selected by Lockheed Martin Australia to design and produce the control actuation system (CAS) for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS), a key part...

November 6, 2025
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Leonardo JV Secures Italy’s Lynx IFV Contract

Italy has awarded the Leonardo-Rheinmetall joint venture its first contract under the Army Armoured Combat System (A2CS) initiative for the supply of 21 Lynx KF-41 infantry fighting vehicles. The...

November 5, 2025
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

ROMULUS USV Trials Dual AI Control in Sea Operations

In a milestone for autonomous naval operations, HII and Shield AI have completed a successful dual-autonomy integration test aboard the ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel (USV). The trial represents a...