In a significant move to bolster local manufacturing and European cooperation, Quantum Systems, a German innovator in drone technology, welcomed a high-level delegation to its Ukrainian manufacturing site. The visit, led by the Minister for Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin, aimed to provide a first-hand look at the company's
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Russian soldiers have found a novel way to get around their lack of heavy-lift drones: strapping four small drones to a frame to create a device known as “Vobla.” A wide variety of these unlikely contraptions have appeared in recent months, and they now carry supplies to the front. While
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* General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, has been awarded a not-to-exceed $31,655,451 modification (P00027) as an undefinitized contract action to previously awarded (FA8689-22-C-2014) for Royal Netherlands Air Force contractor logistics support services. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $92,498,910.
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The UK Royal Navy has used its new mini-helicopter drone for the first time on drug-hunting operations in the Middle East. At just three metres (10ft) long, yet capable of sorties lasting up to five hours at ranges well over the horizon, Peregrine is the first remotely-piloted helicopter operated by
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The sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT and QinetiQ Germany have strengthened their collaboration in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles and systems, with ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH serving as the prime contractor. This strengthened alliance supports QinetiQ's Global Threat Representation strategy, reinforcing its reputation as a global service provider
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* L3Harris Technologies has introduced AMORPHOUS, its new software that features a single user interface to operate thousands of autonomous assets simultaneously. Designed with an open architecture, this software enables the United States and allied militaries to control a mix of uncrewed platforms, payloads and systems, even if another manufacturer produces
Propulsion
* Heven Drones, which is headquartered in Miami but has a research and development facility in Carmel, Israel, unveiled a new hydrogen-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) called the Raider at the IDEX 2025 defence exhibition, held in Abu Dhabi earlier in February. Speaking to ESD at IDEX 2025, Benzion Levinson, founder
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* Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has received an order from the German Army to provide its Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance Systems to German armed forces. Teledyne FLIR performs as the supplier within a two-year agreement with the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service
Electronic Sub-Systems
-Silvus Technologies, Inc. has launched MAN-PC (MANET Power Control), a battle-tested solution proven by U.S. military users to minimize RF detection while maintaining robust network connectivity. To mark the official launch and its proven effectiveness, Silvus is offering a limited time 50% off discount on MAN-PC software licenses for
C-UAS
As the threat of small Unmanned Aerial Systems continues to evolve, Lockheed Martin is demonstrating a new approach to counter these emerging threats. A recent field event marked the first in a planned series of innovative showcases featuring a scalable, layered defense system, designed to detect, track, identify and defeat
A military reconnaissance drone with a 26-meter wingspan has completed its first long-distance flight in Europe’s busy airspace. The 3-hour, 10-minute flight was designed to test how uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) and civilian aviation can coexist in a challenging environment. The drone used in the experiment was the Israeli-made
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* Aurora Flight Sciences Corp., Manassas, Virginia, has been awarded a $24,992,979 modification (P00015) to cost-plus-fixed-fee contract HR001123C0013 to add Phase 1C work of the Liberty Lifter program. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $67,499,597 from $42,506,618. Work will