drones

California Startup Wins $100M Drone Contract From US Air Force

The US Air Force has awarded California-based Firestorm Labs a $100-million contract for its small unmanned aerial systems.

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Ukraine Trials ‘Unjammable’ Fiber-Optic-Guided FPV Drones

Ukraine has tested fiber-optic-controlled first-person view drones designed to enhance resistance to interference and hacking.

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Lithuania Purchases Tactical Radios, Switchblade Drones From US

Lithuania’s Defense Materiel Agency has signed multiple contracts to procure manpack radios and small unmanned aerial systems from the US.

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Ukraine Set to Receive 1,000 Drones From Latvia

Latvia's government and local drone manufacturers are preparing a shipment of 1,000 combat drones “for various purposes” to Ukraine.

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Serbia Signs $335M Deal for Israeli PULS Artillery System, Hermes Drones

Serbia has finalized the procurement of Israeli-made PULS artillery rocket systems and Hermes 900 reconnaissance drones.

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Serbia Begins Distributing Komarac Kamikaze Drones to Military

Serbia’s Ministry of Defense has begun adopting the Komarac family of single-use unmanned aerial systems for its armed forces.

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Beijing Slams US Over Potential Chinese Drone Ban

China said it would take "all necessary measures" in response to the US announcing it was considering restrictions on commercial Chinese drones for national security reasons.

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Germany Delivers 15 Leopard Tanks, Air Defense Systems to Ukraine

Germany has provided Ukraine with a new military aid package including 15 Leopard 1A5 tanks and IRIS-T air defense systems.

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Philippines Recovers Suspected Chinese Submarine Drone

A submarine drone suspected to be from China was recovered in waters off the central Philippines, warning of "potential national security implications."

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Japan to Buy V-BAT Surveillance Drones for Future Patrol Vessels

The Japanese cabinet has approved the purchase of six V-BAT unmanned aerial vehicles as part of the defense budget proposal for fiscal 2025.

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