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European Military Awards DroneShield $40M Deal for Anti-Drone Systems

DroneShield, a defense technology firm based in Sydney, has won three contracts to supply handheld counter-drone detection systems and accessories to a European military buyer, working through a local...

June 26, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Drone Production to Surge as UK, Ukraine Seal Tech-Sharing Agreement

The United Kingdom and Ukraine have formalized a defense cooperation agreement to jointly advance battlefield technologies, with an initial focus on expanding drone production and strengthening defense industry collaboration....

June 26, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems

New Ukrainian Drone Purpose-Built to Eliminate Shahed Drones

Ukraine’s Air Force has introduced a purpose-built unmanned aerial system (UAS) aimed at countering Russian-operated Shahed drones of Iranian origin. The FPV drone can be quickly launched from a...

400kW Laser Under Development by US Navy to Neutralize Drones and Hypersonic Threats

The US Navy has initiated a $29.9 million project to build one of the most advanced ship-based laser weapons to date. The effort, dubbed SONGBOW, is designed to counter...

June 26, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

New Kamikaze Drone with 100 km Range Launched by Indian Startup

Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace (FWDA), an Indian startup, has unveiled its FWD-LM01 loitering munition, capable of striking targets up to 100 kilometers (62 miles) away, at a defense...

Sweden, Denmark Join NATO Aircraft Initiative as More Airbus A330s Ordered

Airbus has secured an order to supply two more A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for NATO’s expanding aerial refueling and transport fleet. The additional aircraft, set for delivery...

Britain to Reinstate Aircraft Equipped for Nuclear Weapons Under NATO Command

The UK will reintroduce nuclear-capable fighter jets to support NATO’s nuclear deterrence strategy, expanding its current arsenal, which is solely based on submarine-launched missiles, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office...

Saab-Boeing Selects Anduril to Deliver Rocket Propulsion for Ground-Launched Bomb System

Anduril has been selected by Saab to manufacture solid rocket motors (SRMs) for the Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB), developed in collaboration with Boeing. The new SRM from Anduril...

June 25, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

ideaForge Secures $16M Order for Locally-Made Mini Drones from India

The Indian Army has urgently procured mini unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) worth 1.37 billion rupees (around $16 million) from domestic drone maker ideaForge. The company is set to deliver...

June 25, 2025
G.Krish
Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

First MQ-28A Ghost Bat Test Outside Designated Training Area Completed by Australia

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has completed Exercise Carlsbad at Base Tindal, Northern Territory, marking the first time the MQ-28A Ghost Bat has been deployed and operated outside...