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July 18, 2025
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BAE drone successfully conducts first APKWS air-to-air missile test

BAE Systems has reached a significant milestone by successfully launching a laser-guided munition from its TRV-150 multi-rotor drone—marking the first air-to-air engagement of its kind using an uncrewed aerial...

July 17, 2025
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‘Next-Gen’ UAV Set by Avilus Targets Rescue, Recon, and Resupply Roles

Germany’s Avilus has revealed a fresh lineup of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) designed to bolster capabilities in areas such as long-distance reconnaissance, field medical response, and rapid tactical deployment....

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...