Skydio to supply X10D autonomous drones to Norwegian Armed Forces in $9.4 million contract
Skydio has secured a contract worth approximately $9.4 million to deliver small uncrewed aerial systems (sUAS) to the Norwegian Ministry of Defence.
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Voyager sea drones demonstrate advanced surveillance capabilities during NATO Baltic Sea Exercise
Saildrone has concluded a successful deployment of its Voyager uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) during NATO’s Task Force X Baltic demonstration, held from 16 to 27 June 2025.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth launches directive to establish U.S. drone superiority
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced a sweeping initiative to expand its use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
U.S. Marine Corps conducts first live drop of Mjölnir munition from tactical drone
U.S. Marine Corps conducted a live-fire combined arms exercise, marking a milestone in small unmanned aircraft systems integration with the first live drop of the Mjölnir lethal payload system.
U.S. Air Force taps F‑22 Raptors to operate next-generation Collaborative Combat Aircraft
The United States Air Force has confirmed plans to retrofit its F‑22 Raptor stealth fighters with systems enabling direct control of next-generation autonomous drones, known as Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCAs).
Ukraine signs memorandum with Swift Beat to boost drone production
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. company Swift Beat, LLC to expand the production of unmanned aerial systems.
Turkish defence industry controls over half of global military drone market
Türkiye now commands 65% of the global market in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), according to Defence Industry President Haluk Görgün.
Skyeton and Prevail Partners form UK-Ukraine joint venture for Raybird drone production
Skyeton and Prevail Partners have announced a joint venture aimed at accelerating the large-scale production, supply, and integration of unmanned aerial systems for UK military use.
UK and Ukraine sign defence technology agreement to boost drone production
Under the deal, frontline data from Ukraine will be channelled directly into UK production lines, enabling British firms to rapidly design and manufacture advanced military equipment.
Teledyne FLIR’s Black Hornet 4 nano-drone added to U.S. military-approved Blue UAS List
Teledyne FLIR Defense has announced that its Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance System has been officially approved for the U.S. Department of Defense’s Blue UAS List.
Shield AI advances combat drone autonomy in second MQ-20 Avenger test
Shield AI has successfully completed a second flight demonstration of its autonomous mission software, Hivemind, on a General Atomics MQ-20 Avenger.
Airbus completes first SIRTAP prototype assembly ahead of ground tests in Spain
Airbus has completed assembly of the first SIRTAP prototype, a high-performance tactical uncrewed aerial system, which is now ready to begin ground testing at its Defence and Space facilities in Getafe, Spain.