Ukraine’s Defence Ministry to allocate neraly EUR 60 million monthly for UAV procurement by combat brigades
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has announced a significant boost in funding for combat brigades within the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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India joins Eurodrone Programme as observer, signalling strengthened ties with Europe
Following Japan’s recognition as an observer in late 2023, India has officially been granted Observer Status in the Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (MALE RPAS) Programme,
Kratos secures contract expansion to advance Valkyrie unmanned aerial systems for U.S. Marine Corps
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a leader in defence and security technologies, has announced a USD 34.8 million modification to an existing contract with the U.S. Marine Corps.
Armadrone and MDSI announce strategic partnership to advance combat drone technology
Armadrone, a developer of combat drones, and MDSI, a specialist in modular payload technologies, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing drone capabilities for allied defence forces.
Bayraktar TB3 drone achieves major development milestone with munitions integration tests
The Bayraktar TB3 Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) has taken a significant step forward in its development with the commencement of munitions integration tests.
BlueHalo secures USD 49.9 million contract for UAS electronic warfare sensor systems
BlueHalo, a prominent innovator in global defence technologies, has been awarded a USD 49.9 million contract by the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific.
Lithuania signs contracts for tactical radios and small drones from the U.S.
The Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence has announced new agreements with the U.S. Government to enhance the capabilities of its armed forces.
Spain advances SIRTAP programme: development of first fully indigenous tactical military drone
Spain’s Ministry of Defence has announced significant progress in the SIRTAP Programme, marking a milestone for Spanish aerospace innovation.
Kalashnikov Group introduces new KUB-10E loitering munition system
The Russian defence company Kalashnikov Group has announced the successful first flight of its latest loitering munition system, the KUB-10E.
U.S. Marine Corps orders more VXE30 Stalker drones from Edge Autonomy
Edge Autonomy has secured a follow-on contract with the United States Navy Marine Corps for its VXE30 Stalker Small Uncrewed Aircraft System (sUAS).
MQ-9A Reaper demonstrates dirt airstrip capabilities in operational testing
The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command have successfully completed Exercise Reaper Castillo, a comprehensive evaluation of MQ-9 Reaper drone operations on unpaved airstrips.
International Drone Summit to take place in Riga, Spring 2025
Riga, Latvia, is set to host an international drone summit in May 2025, as confirmed by the Latvian Cabinet of Ministers on 17 December.