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June 10, 2025
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UK Inks Extended Maintenance Deal With General Atomics for Protector UAVs

The UK government has entered into a comprehensive logistics and support agreement with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for the RAF’s Protector RG Mk1 drone fleet. This United Kingdom Protector...

June 10, 2025
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Skyways Secures $37M US Air Force Contract to Scale Up Cargo Drone Production

Texas-based aerospace company Skyways has received a $37-million contract from the US Air Force to transition its V3 autonomous cargo drone from prototype phase to mass production. The contract...

June 6, 2025
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USMC Takes Delivery of Final MQ-9A Reaper Drone

The US Marine Corps has officially received its last MQ-9A Reaper UAV from General Atomics at Grey Butte Field Airport in California. This handover concludes a three-year procurement effort...

June 5, 2025
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Saab, Maxar Partner to Advance Satellite-Aided Autonomy for Drone

Maxar Intelligence and Saab have agreed to jointly develop advanced multi-domain defense systems, with a key focus on satellite-enabled drone operations. The collaboration aims to merge Maxar’s 3D terrain...

June 5, 2025
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South Korea Unveils Ghost Commander II Carrier for Manned-Unmanned Joint Operations

South Korea has rolled out the Ghost Commander II, a new naval carrier concept built to seamlessly integrate both manned and unmanned systems under a single operational framework. Designed...

June 3, 2025
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Ukraine’s Buntar-3 Drone Uses AI for Jam-Proof Recon

Ukraine has introduced the Buntar-3, a new reconnaissance drone developed by Buntar Aerospace, aimed at enhancing battlefield surveillance capabilities. This drone stands out due to its ability to function...

June 3, 2025
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US Launches Project G.I. to Accelerate Drone Tech

The U.S. Department of Defense has unveiled Project G.I., a new initiative designed to fast-track the production and deployment of small and medium-sized unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This program...

May 30, 2025
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US to Get Next-Gen GHOST ISR/Strike Drones from General Atomics

GA-ASI has been awarded a $99.3-million contract to develop advanced drones for the US military’s intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike needs. Central to the classified GHOST program is a...

May 29, 2025
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Japan is discussing purchasing the Kawasaki K-Racer drone for logistical purposes in the military.

Japan is negotiating with Kawasaki Heavy Industries to acquire the K-RACER drone for military logistics operations. Interest from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force followed a 2024 demo where the...

May 28, 2025
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Independent ground drone designed for military logistics is introduced by a Czech firm.

LPP Holding of the Czech Republic has revealed the Hornet, an autonomous UGV tailored for battlefield logistics such as delivering ammunition and evacuating wounded personnel. Its onboard autonomous navigation...