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Epirus, GDLS and Kodiak AI unveil autonomous Leonidas AGV counter-drone system for mobile defense operations
Epirus, General Dynamics Land Systems and Kodiak AI have unveiled the Leonidas Autonomous Ground Vehicle, a mobile system designed for counter-unmanned aerial system operations.

Shield AI and Destinus complete two-month integration of Hivemind autonomy on the Hornet platform in Spain flight tests
Shield AI and Destinus have completed a rapid autonomy integration campaign on the Destinus Hornet platform, successfully validating flight tests in Segovia, Spain.

34th Fighter Squadron awarded Raytheon trophy as U.S. Air Force’s top fighter unit after extensive F-35A combat pperations
The 34th Fighter Squadron, known as the “Rude Rams” of the 388th Fighter Wing, has been named the top fighter squadron in the U.S. Air Force for 2025.

L3Harris expands VAMPIRE counter-drone system production to meet growing demand from U.S. and allied forces
L3Harris Technologies has begun high-volume production of its VAMPIRE counter-unmanned systems at a new production line in Huntsville, Alabama.

Dutch F-35 fighters join U.S. and Japan in first joint air exercise at Misawa to strengthen interoperability in Indo-Pacific
The Royal Netherlands Air Force has begun a joint exercise with Japanese and United States forces at Misawa Air Base in Japan.

Anduril starts YFQ-44 prototype assembly at Arsenal-1 facility as U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft program progresses
Anduril said on March 23 it has begun assembling additional prototypes of its autonomous YFQ-44 fighter at a newly opened Arsenal-1 production complex near Columbus, Ohio.

GKN Aerospace delivers first upgraded engine for Gripen C/D to Swedish Armed Forces under RM12EP programme
GKN Aerospace has delivered the first upgraded RM12 engine to the Swedish Armed Forces, marking a milestone in the RM12 Enhanced Performance programme.




