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December 15, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

ROMULUS Autonomous Ship Prototype Nears Sea Trials as HII Makes Progress

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is pushing ahead with the development of its ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel family, with the lead prototype now approximately 30 percent complete. The vessel is...

December 11, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Australia to acquire six Ghost Bat “loyal wingman” drones in a $930M deal

Australia has awarded Boeing Defence Australia a contract to deliver six additional MQ-28 Ghost Bat Collaborative Combat Aircraft. Valued at 1.4 billion Australian dollars ($930 million), the deal progresses...

December 11, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Anduril collaborates with GKN Aerospace on the British Army’s Project NYX program

Anduril UK has teamed up with GKN Aerospace to advance the British Army’s Project NYX, an initiative centered on next-generation autonomous land systems. Under the agreement, GKN Aerospace becomes...

December 9, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

India Rolls Out Its First Entirely Homegrown Multi-Utility UGV for Combat Use

India is introducing a new ally for the battlefield—a tough, indigenous robotic system designed to handle the most dangerous missions soldiers typically avoid. The SapperScout Ver 2.0 is a...

December 9, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

AeroVironment Awarded $874M Army Deal to Strengthen Worldwide Drone Exports

The US Army has awarded AeroVironment an $874-million contract to facilitate foreign military sales of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-drone technologies. Under the five-year agreement, allied and partner...

December 8, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Saab and Airbus Explore Partnership on Next-Gen Uncrewed Combat Aircraft

European defense leaders Saab and Airbus are in discussions to jointly develop unmanned combat aircraft technologies designed to operate alongside crewed fighters — mirroring the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative...

December 5, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Uvision Acquires SpearUAV to Grow LM Portfolio

Uvision Group has taken full ownership of SpearUAV, a developer of encapsulated, AI-enabled loitering systems. The acquisition enhances Uvision’s footprint in the fast-expanding market for autonomous aerial munitions and...

December 5, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

DJI Debuts New Cargo Drone Rated for 100-Kg Loads

DJI has introduced the FlyCart 100 (FC100), a next-generation heavy-lift drone capable of transporting payloads up to 100 kg. The aircraft features carbon-fiber propellers, a strengthened wing structure, and...

December 4, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Germany OKs Twister Recon Drone Purchase

The German Parliament’s Budget Committee has approved €25 million for the acquisition of up to 747 Twister reconnaissance drones, marking the planned replacement of the long-serving Aladin system built...

December 3, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Becomes First EU Buyer of RIPSAW M3

Sweden has become the first European customer for Textron Systems’ RIPSAW M3, acquiring the modular robotic ground vehicle to boost unmanned capabilities. The RIPSAW M3 features a rugged hybrid-electric...