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July 14, 2025
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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....

April 23, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Israeli Military Fields ‘Robdozer’, a Heavily Armored Unmanned Engineering Platform

The Israeli military has introduced a remote-operated engineering vehicle, dubbed the “Robdozer,” aimed at redefining combat engineering in conflict zones like Gaza. Based on the D9 bulldozer, the unmanned...

April 14, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

British Army Debuts Remote-Controlled Device for Safe Mine Clearance

The British Army has unveiled the “Weevil,” a remote-controlled robot designed to improve battlefield mine and explosive clearance. Developed with Pearson Engineering and Dstl, it attaches to military vehicles...

April 8, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Bollinger Delivers Anti-Mine Uncrewed Vessels to US Navy

Bollinger Shipyards has delivered the first trio of mine countermeasures unmanned surface vehicles (MCM USVs) to the US Navy under a 2022 contract. Built at its Lockport, Louisiana facility,...

April 3, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Nigeria Debuts Africa’s First Indigenous Kamikaze Drone

The Nigerian military has introduced what it claims to be Africa’s first and largest domestically developed attack drone, representing a major leap in the region’s defense technology capabilities. Developed...

April 3, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

UK Commissions Viking Arms for Rapid Delivery of 180 FPV Drones

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Viking Arms for the urgent delivery of 180 first-person view (FPV) drones to support British Army training. The £256,000...

April 2, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

AeroVironment to Supply German Forces With Bomb Disposal Robots

AeroVironment has been awarded a contract to supply the German military with 41 Telemax HT300 unmanned ground vehicles designed for bomb disposal missions. These large-class drones are engineered for...