Skyeton introduces Stormbird fixed-wing drone for autonomous and guided precision strikes
Skyeton has unveiled Stormbird, a fixed-wing drone designed for precision strikes and already used in combat by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Shield AI and U.S. government commitments to X-BAT fighter program reach $400 million
Shield AI said October 8 that the U.S. Navy has added $150 million to its existing agreement for the X-BAT AI-piloted fighter.
European Vigilant Shield tests response to drone payloads that remain dangerous after interception
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has tested how military specialists handle explosives and hazardous materials after a hostile drone is brought down.
Harmattan AI unveils IRIFI autonomous strike system designed to hit human-approved targets at ranges of up to 2,000 km
French company Harmattan AI has unveiled IRIFI, an autonomous deep-strike system designed for missions at ranges of up to 2,000 km.
U.S. Navy and AUKUS partners test more than 40 technologies for autonomous maritime operations off California
The U.S. Navy and partners from Australia and the United Kingdom are testing autonomous systems off Southern California to assess how they can operate alongside conventional maritime forces.
AeroVironment delivers first batch of Switchblade 600 loitering munitions to Lithuania
Lithuania’s military has received its first batch of Switchblade 600 loitering munitions from U.S. manufacturer AeroVironment, the Ministry of National Defense said.
EU pays Ukraine €1.24 billion for drones and missiles under €90 billion support loan
The European Commission has disbursed €1.24 billion for drones, drone interceptors, drone ammunition and missiles produced in Ukraine.
Thales says BladeHAUL is Australia’s most powerful uncrewed ground vehicle, with a 10-tonne payload capacity
Thales Australia and 3ME Technology have unveiled BladeHAUL, a hybrid-electric uncrewed ground vehicle designed to carry payloads of up to 10 tonnes and provide mobile power in the field.
Rheinmetall and Breaker demonstrate voice-controlled drone swarms for Australian Army Boxer combat vehicles
Rheinmetall and defence technology startup Breaker have signed a teaming agreement to integrate voice control of autonomous systems into Australia’s Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicles.
U.S. tests drone swarms for near-peer war, cuts field to some 25 firms
The U.S. Department of War has narrowed its Swarm Forge drone program from more than 130 competing companies to approximately 25 key industry partners.
Boeing says Link 16 software test advances plans for Super Hornet crews to control MQ-25A Stingray tankers and extend mission reach
The capability remains under testing, with initial deployment planned for the Stingray and F/A-18 Super Hornet after evaluation is complete.
Saab UK and Kraken integrate Giraffe 1X radar on autonomous vessel to provide early warning of drone threats to ships and ports
Saab UK and Kraken have built an experimental autonomous vessel to provide early warning of drone threats to shipping and critical infrastructure.