Propulsion
* IonQ, a leading quantum company, has announced a new investment and strategic partnership with Heven AeroTech, a developer of advanced hydrogen-powered Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) solutions for defense and aerospace missions. The agreement will enable Heven AeroTech to integrate IonQ’s quantum computing, quantum networking, quantum sensing, and quantum security
Weapons Systems / Lasers
* MBDA has been awarded £316 million (USD 413M) contract to deliver new DragonFire systems to the Royal Navy from 2027, after achieving UK first in latest testing by shooting down high-speed drones with new laser system. Britain’s ground-breaking DragonFire laser has shot down high-speed drones in new trials, as
Business
* Shield AI and Destinus have announced a strategic partnership to integrate Hivemind, Shield AI’s mission autonomy software, across Destinus’ aerial platforms. Together, the companies are creating the first scalable, cross-platform autonomy architecture jointly developed by next-generation defence leaders in Europe and the United States. By combining Shield AI’s
Business
* General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, was awarded a ceiling $9,687,497 cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price, indefinite contract for Kingdom of Spain Air and Space Force MQ-9A remotely piloted aircraft systems contract logistics support. This contract provides logistics support activities including depot repair, engineering services, field team support and
Loitering Munitions - One Way Effector (OWE)
The United States Air Force awarded a $50 million contract for small drones to Anduril Industries last month, a move that could help transform MQ-9 Reapers into drone-launching motherships. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center contract is for Anduril’s ALTIUS 600, a small drone that has been involved
Business
Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun) and MBDA announced the launch of a series of strategic initiatives aimed at supporting the localisation of defence industries and developing the national innovation ecosystem. The announcement was made on the sidelines of Dubai Airshow 2025. The agreement was signed by Matar Ali Al
Business
Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract by Uztechtrade, the Uzbekistan state unitary enterprise in charge of importing military and dual equipment, for the delivery of an undisclosed number of Flexrotor systems. “Uzbekistan is a long-standing and valued partner for Airbus Helicopters, and we are proud that Uztechtrade has chosen
Loitering Munitions - One Way Effector (OWE)
* FLY-R, a French company specializing in the design of aircraft featuring rhomboidal wings, announces the launch of a co-development programme with MBDA, supported by the Tawazun Council, to create a new generation of loitering munitions. The event took place during the Dubai Airshow 2025, in the presence of senior representatives
Business
* Firestorm Labs, San Diego, California, was awarded a maximum $18,000,000 Small Business Innovation Research II for the Firestorm Expeditionary Manufacturing Cell and associated Manufactured Hardware. This contract provides for development of the xCell system to enable mass production of low-cost, autonomous small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, demonstrate production capability,
Business
* Skydio, a leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer and provider of autonomous flight technology, in partnership with ADS, a leading provider of products, technology, and logistics solutions for the U.S. Military, have announced two initial multi-million dollar contract awards with the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to expand the
Business
* AeroVironment Inc., Simi Valley, California, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for Puma All Environment 3, Puma Long Endurance, Puma AE/LE Hybrid, and Raven unmanned aircraft systems, as well as spares, training and accessories in support of current and future Foreign Military Sales customers. The amount of this action is
Loitering Munitions - One Way Effector (OWE)
* Anduril Industries, Costa Mesa, California, was awarded a ceiling of $50,000,000 Small Business Innovation Research III indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for Agile-Launched, tactically-integrated unmanned system and support services for testing, training, and supportability. This contract provides for procurement and support of the ALTIUS-600 system and related Group