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U.S. Navy launches second unmanned patrol squadron to expand MQ-4C Triton ISR role

The formation of VUP-11 marks the Navy’s second operational MQ-4C Triton squadron, reinforcing the platform’s role in maritime patrol and reconnaissance.

Quantum Systems wins Bundeswehr contract to supply Twister drones as ALADIN successor system

German defence procurement agency and Quantum Systems have signed a contract for the procurement of up to 747 reconnaissance drones to replace the Bundeswehr’s ALADIN system.

Canada orders six Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft to support multi-role military missions

Bombardier has announced that the Government of Canada has purchased six Global 6500 aircraft to support worldwide utility flights and missions including aeromedical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian aid and national security operations.

Switzerland to reduce F-35A Lightning II fighter jet order to stay within CHF 6 billion budget after cost rise

Switzerland will reduce the number of F-35A Lightning II fighter jets it plans to buy from the United States in order to remain within the original budget framework, the government said on Friday.

Auterion conducts first multi-manufacturer hybrid drone swarm strike demonstration [VIDEO]

Auterion announced the successful live demonstration of a hybrid drone swarm made up of FPV and fixed-wing systems from different manufacturers executing a unified end-to-end kill chain.

Hensoldt to supply SPEXER 2000 radars under long-term deal with Rheinmetall systems

Hensoldt is equipping air defence systems from Rheinmetall subsidiary Rheinmetall Air Defence AG with radars from its SPEXER 2000 product family.

Finland authorises procurement of AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missiles for future F-35A fighter fleet

Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to procure AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missiles from the United States.