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June 10, 2025
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USAF Taps Skyways With $37M Contract to Launch Mass V3 Drone Output

The US Air Force has signed a $37-million agreement with Skyways to elevate the V3 cargo drone from prototype to production-grade platform. The contract includes refining the drone’s design,...

June 6, 2025
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USMC Finalizes MQ-9A Reaper Procurement With Last Delivery

The US Marines have received the final MQ-9A Reaper UAV from General Atomics at California’s Grey Butte Field Airport. This completes a three-year effort to modernize its unmanned fleet...

June 5, 2025
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Maxar, Saab Collaborate on Space-Empowered Drone Navigation System

Saab and Maxar are collaborating to build space-based solutions for drones, aiming to improve GPS-free flight performance. Their agreement focuses on integrating Maxar’s high-res 3D terrain data into Saab’s...

June 5, 2025
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Korea’s Ghost Commander II Carrier Unites Crewed Jets and Smart Drones

South Korea has unveiled its vision for future naval warfare through the Ghost Commander II, a carrier designed to fuse human-piloted jets and robotic systems into one battlefield network....

June 3, 2025
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Smart Recon: AI-Powered Buntar-3 Drone Bypasses GPS

Ukraine has debuted the Buntar-3, a new electric UAV from Buntar Aerospace designed to navigate battlefield conditions without depending on GPS. The drone employs artificial intelligence to maintain its...

June 3, 2025
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Pentagon Bets on Innovation With $20M Drone Program

To meet evolving operational challenges, the U.S. Department of Defense has introduced Project G.I., an accelerated drone development program focused on deploying adaptable unmanned systems. The project prioritizes drones...

May 30, 2025
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General Atomics to Build Next-Generation GHOST ISR and Strike Drones for the U.S.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) has secured a $99.3 million contract to develop advanced drones for U.S. intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and strike missions. While exact specifications remain...

May 29, 2025
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Japan is negotiating the acquisition of the Kawasaki K-Racer drone to support its military logistics operations.

Japan is in discussions with Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) regarding the potential purchase of the K-RACER drone to enhance its military logistics capabilities. According to a spokesperson from KHI...

May 28, 2025
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A Czech company has introduced a new autonomous ground drone designed to support military logistics operations.

Czech defense firm LPP Holding has introduced the “Hornet,” an autonomous unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed to support military logistics, including tasks like ammunition transport and casualty evacuation. Equipped...

May 20, 2025
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Australia Plans Development of Medium-Range Precision Loitering Munitions

Australia has initiated a defense program to develop medium-range precision loitering munitions as part of its Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) initiative. Known as the Talon Strike program, the...