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July 17, 2025
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Valkyrie ‘Loyal Wingman’ Offered by Airbus-Kratos Duo for Germany’s Air Force

Airbus Defence and Space and Kratos Defense have announced a joint proposal to supply the XQ-58A Valkyrie drone to the German Air Force, targeting deployment by 2029. The initiative...

July 16, 2025
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Skydio Supplies Tactical Drones to Norwegian Forces

The Norwegian Armed Forces have awarded California-based drone maker Skydio a contract valued at 101 million Norwegian kroner ($9.8 million) for the delivery of its state-of-the-art X10D small unmanned...

July 15, 2025
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$30 Million Funding Boost for XTEND’s AI Battlefield Tech

XTEND has announced the successful closure of a $30 million funding round to advance its U.S. expansion plans and significantly scale the production of its AI-powered tactical robotic systems....

July 15, 2025
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Canadian Air Force Considers Fighter Drones to Complement F-35s

Canada’s Department of National Defence is preparing to launch a large-scale procurement program for tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS), which will be integrated into the country’s evolving defense strategy...

July 14, 2025
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Colombia Unveils ‘Dragom’, Its First Locally-Built Military Drone

In a major milestone for its defense industry, Colombia’s Ministry of Defense has unveiled “Dragom,” the country’s first indigenous military drone, signaling a significant step toward defense technology self-reliance....

July 14, 2025
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Netherlands Procures 8 V-BAT Recon Drones Used in Ukraine

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has announced the acquisition of eight V-BAT vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones, which will be deployed by both the Royal Netherlands Navy and...

July 14, 2025
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DT-46 Tactical Drone Showcased by French Army at Bastille Day

In a notable moment highlighting France’s defense modernization, the French Army publicly showcased its DT46 artillery reconnaissance drone for the first time during the Bastille Day parade on the...

July 11, 2025
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Lockheed & HavocAI Explore Future of Crewless Naval Combat

In a significant step toward the future of unmanned naval combat, Lockheed Martin Ventures has entered into a strategic partnership with HavocAI, a startup based in Rhode Island, to...

July 9, 2025
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Türkiye Unveils Talay: First Low-Altitude Strike Drone for Coastal Ops

Turkish defense company SolidAERO has drawn significant attention by unveiling exclusive test footage of its innovative unmanned aerial vehicle, TALAY. This maritime kamikaze drone operates using the wing-in-ground effect,...

July 7, 2025
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Paris Startup Selected to Supply 1,000 AI-Driven Combat Drones to France

Harmattan AI, a Paris-based defense technology startup, has been awarded a multi-million-euro contract by France’s Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) to supply 1,000 AI-driven combat drones. The delivery is...