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July 17, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Airbus and Kratos Propose Valkyrie ‘Loyal Wingman’ Drone for German Air Force

Germany’s Airbus Defence and Space has partnered with U.S.-based Kratos Defense and Security Solutions to propose the XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) to the German Air Force,...

July 16, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Norwegian Armed Forces Deploy Small Drones from Skydio

Skydio has secured a contract to supply its advanced small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to the Norwegian Armed Forces. Valued at 101 million Norwegian kroner (approximately $9.8 million), the...

July 15, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

XTEND Raises $30M in Funding to Advance AI-Powered Military Robotics

XTEND secures $30 million in new funding to expand U.S. presence and scale up its AI-enabled tactical robotic systems. According to the company, the investment will fuel efforts to...

July 15, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Canada Explores Fighter Drone Integration to Support F-35 Operations

Canada’s Department of Defence is planning to acquire tactical unmanned aerial systems to support and enhance the capabilities of its incoming F-35 fleet. Unclassified documents reviewed by The Canadian...

July 14, 2025
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New Product Launches

Colombia Launches ‘Dragom’-Its First Homegrown Military Drone

Colombia’s defense ministry is embracing domestic innovation with the introduction of “Dragom,” the country’s first indigenously developed military drone. Created by the Colombian Aeronautical Industry Corporation (CIAC), Dragom is...

July 14, 2025
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Dutch Navy Acquires Eight V-BAT Drones Tested in Ukraine

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has acquired eight V-BAT vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones for deployment with the Royal Netherlands Navy and Marine Corps. As part of a...

July 14, 2025
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New Product Launches

French Army Showcases DT-46 Tactical Drone for Precision Artillery at Bastille Day Parade

In a notable milestone for its military modernization, the French Army publicly showcased the DT46 artillery reconnaissance drone for the first time during the Bastille Day parade on the...

July 11, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Lockheed and HavocAI Eye Future of Sailor-Free Warfare

In a strategic move to advance autonomous naval capabilities, Lockheed Martin Ventures has partnered with Rhode Island-based startup HavocAI to fast-track the development of medium unmanned surface vessels (mUSVs)...

April 24, 2025
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AeroVironment to Supply Jump Drones to Italy Under $47 Million Contract

Italy has inked a $46.6 million contract with AeroVironment to procure Jump 20 fixed-wing UAVs, which will replace its aging RQ-7 Shadow drone fleet. The five-year agreement includes comprehensive...

April 24, 2025
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UAE’s EDGE Courts Brazil With ANAVIA HT-100 Uncrewed Helicopter Offering

UAE-based defense company EDGE has introduced its ANAVIA HT-100 unmanned helicopter to Brazil, showcasing its advanced capabilities during a demonstration at the Army Activities Centre in Rio de Janeiro....