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China Opens High-Altitude Drone Testing Station in Tibet
China has launched a new proving ground for unmanned aerial systems in Ngari, Tibet, according to state media.
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Air
Airbus, Tata Launch India’s First Private H125 Helicopter Factory
Airbus and Tata have partnered to produce the H125 helicopter in India at a new facility in Vemagal, Karnataka.
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Arms
DLA Merger Creates One-Stop Command for Weapons Parts
The US Defense Logistics Agency has established a new command to oversee the supply of spare and repair parts essential to maintaining military weapons systems.
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Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
Elbit Lands Hermes 900 Deal With Global Customer for Maritime Surveillance
Israeli defense company Elbit Systems has won a $120-million contract to supply its Hermes 900 unmanned aerial system for long-range maritime surveillance to an international customer.
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Technology
US Air Force Taps AeroVironment for Electromagnetic Shielding Tech Push
AeroVironment has been selected for a $499-million contract with the US Air Force Research Laboratory to develop capabilities that can shield troops and equipment from harmful electromagnetic radiation.
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Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
Russia Possibly Recruited N. Korean Workers to Build Attack Drones, Ukrainian General Says
Russia may be relying on as many as 20,000 North Korean laborers to help build weapons, including tactical unmanned aerial systems, according to Ukraine’s top general.
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Volatus, VoltaXplore Partner on Batteries for Next-Gen Drones
Ontario-based tactical drone maker Volatus Aerospace has struck a deal with VoltaXplore in Quebec to secure a homegrown supply of lithium-ion batteries for its next generation of unmanned aerial systems.
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Ukraine’s New Defense Marketplace Hits 17,000 Drone Orders From Frontlines in First Two Months
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence confirmed that frontline troops have ordered nearly 17,000 UAS through its new DOT-Chain Defence system, with about 13,000 already delivered.
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Land
BAE Systems, Forterra to Build Self-Driving AMPV Prototype for US Army
BAE Systems and Forterra are teaming up to create a prototype autonomous Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle for the US Army, with testing planned by 2026.
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Europe
Japan Mulls Joining Latvia-Led Ukraine Drone Coalition
Japan is reviewing an invitation from Latvia to join a group of nations sending drones and technology to Ukraine as it battles Russia’s invasion.
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