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December 24, 2025
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South Korea Advances Naval Manned-Unmanned Autonomy

South Korea is accelerating efforts to integrate autonomous surface combatants into its naval force structure, aiming to enable effective manned-unmanned teaming in maritime operations. The initiative focuses on developing...

December 21, 2025
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Airbus Flexrotor Chosen for EU Coastal Monitoring

The European Maritime Safety Agency has selected Airbus’ Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system to support EU-wide maritime surveillance operations under a new framework contract, signaling a shift toward routine drone...

December 19, 2025
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Textron Drone Boat Selected by US Navy for AUKUS

Textron Systems has secured a contract from the US Navy to supply an unmanned surface vessel for trials conducted under the AUKUS trilateral partnership. Established in 2021, AUKUS focuses...

December 19, 2025
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AIRO Completes Production of US-Made RQ-35 Drones

US-based AIRO Group has successfully completed the first domestic production run of its RQ-35 ISR drones at a facility in Phoenix, Arizona. The aircraft were manufactured to match the...

December 18, 2025
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Spain’s Navy Begins Unmanned Operations With First USV

The Spanish Navy has officially entered the unmanned maritime domain with the delivery of its first unmanned surface vessel, introducing manned–unmanned teaming into naval operations. The new capability strengthens...

December 17, 2025
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Vatn Raises $60M to Develop Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

US-based Vatn Systems has secured $60 million in Series A investment to expand its autonomous underwater vehicle manufacturing and technology development, reinforcing the accelerating shift toward uncrewed naval platforms....

December 17, 2025
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SpiderOak to Support Pentagon Approval of Black Widow Drone

Puerto Rico-based Red Cat Holdings has selected SpiderOak to conduct a cybersecurity and supply chain evaluation of its Black Widow reconnaissance drone as part of the process to join...

December 16, 2025
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Germany, Ukraine Defense Companies Team Up on Drone Production

Germany and Ukraine are strengthening defense-industrial cooperation through a new joint venture aimed at large-scale drone production for the Ukrainian military. The partnership reflects the growing importance of unmanned...

December 15, 2025
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Saronic to Build Corsair Autonomous Ships for US Navy

Saronic has secured a $392 million production contract from the US Navy to manufacture its Corsair autonomous surface vessel as part of the service’s push to rapidly field unmanned...

December 15, 2025
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Ukraine Advances Ground Drone Design With Ratel X

Ratel is advancing Ukraine’s use of unmanned ground systems with the rollout of its latest platform, the Ratel X, a compact robotic vehicle optimized for frontline operations. The design...