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November 25, 2025
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Ukraine Transforms Massive Support Vehicle Into Advanced Autonomous Combat Platform

Ukraine has transformed its largest unmanned ground vehicle into a heavily armed combat asset. The Protector UGV has been upgraded with a remotely operated Tavriia-12.7 turret, shifting it from...

November 21, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Commander 3XL Drones Chosen in New APAC Draganfly Deal

Draganfly has announced a major advancement in its global defense presence with a new contract to deliver Commander 3XL drones to an undisclosed military customer in the Asia-Pacific region....

November 20, 2025
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Ukraine to Deploy the World’s Largest Connected UGV Fleet Under ARX Robotics Agreement

Munich-based ARX Robotics has signed a new agreement to supply more Gereon unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to Ukraine, supporting the creation of the world’s largest fully networked ground robotics...

November 20, 2025
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ideaForge Secures $11M Contract for Military Drones from Indian Armed Forces

India has placed a significant new order for ideaForge’s latest unmanned aerial systems after the platforms successfully completed rigorous trials under electronic warfare and high-altitude conditions. The agreement covers...

November 20, 2025
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Mergers & JV

QinetiQ and Forcys Expand Collaboration on Australia’s Autonomous Maritime Capabilities

QinetiQ and Forcys have signed an MoU to strengthen Australia’s maritime safety and sovereign capability by improving testing and assurance for undersea and autonomous systems. The partnership combines QinetiQ’s...

November 19, 2025
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Belgium Purchases Latvian-Made Kamikaze Drones for Anti-UAV Missions

Belgium has acquired defensive kamikaze drones from Latvia, built to detect and eliminate hostile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The purchase is part of a larger 50-million-euro ($57 million) counter-drone...

November 18, 2025
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US Air Force Broadens Skydio Drone Deployment for TACP and EOD Teams

The US Air Force has issued two initial multimillion-dollar contracts to Skydio to broaden the deployment of small drones within Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and Explosive Ordnance Disposal...

November 16, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Russia Announces Capture of Two Additional Villages in Southern Ukraine

The Russian military claimed on Sunday to have captured two additional villages in southern Ukraine, as its forces gradually gain ground against outnumbered Ukrainian troops. The Russian Ministry of...

November 16, 2025
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M23 and DR Congo Agree on Fresh Peace Plan in Doha

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Rwanda-backed M23 militia signed a new peace framework on Saturday in Qatar aimed at ending the conflict devastating eastern DRC. Qatar,...

November 14, 2025
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Croatia Set to Acquire Redwire VTOL Drone Systems

Redwire Corporation will provide Croatia’s Border Patrol with advanced uncrewed aerial systems to boost border surveillance and rapid-response capabilities. Funded by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex),...