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9 April

X-Bow to Produce Rocket Kits for Aevex Disruptor Drones

X-Bow Systems has secured a $12.1-million contract to produce rocket-assisted take-off kits for Aevex’ Disruptor tactical unmanned aerial systems

9 April

The Independence Class littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS 12) transits the Pacific Ocean during a Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG) composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is an intensive exercise designed to fully integrate units of the CSG, while testing its ability as a whole to carry out sustained combat operations from the sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Langholf/RELEASED)

Rojoef Manuel

AI-Assisted Study Confirms Anomalous Behavior of Orbs Near US Navy Ship

A new AI-assisted study is bringing unidentified anomalous phenomenon orb sightings back into focus, pointing to flight behavior that appears inconsistent with known physics — including incidents tied to a US Navy vessel seven years ago.

9 April

Inder Singh Bisht

Skydio to Supply USAF With Dock-Based ISR Drones for Mideast Air Bases

The US Air Forces Central has awarded Skydio a $9-million contract to deliver dock-based drone systems for securing US airbases across the Middle East.

9 April

Giulia Bernacchi

Embraer, Colombia’s CIAC to Expand Aerospace Cooperation

Brazil’s Embraer and the Colombian Aeronautical Industry Corporation have signed an agreement to broaden industrial cooperation.

9 April

Giulia Bernacchi

Red Cat, Arastelle Partner on Tethered Drones for ISR and Comms

Red Cat Holdings has partnered with Arastelle Drone Solutions to accelerate the integration of autonomous systems for defense applications.

9 April

The Royal Canadian Navy long-range patrol submarine HMCS Victoria arrives at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor for a port call and routine maintenance. The visit is Victoria's first to Bangor since 2004.

Inder Singh Bisht

TKMS Partners With Canadian Lithium Leader for Next-Gen Submarine Project

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Canada’s E3 Lithium have signed an agreement to jointly explore the integration of Canadian lithium into the supply chain for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.

9 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Lebanon Is ‘Inseparable Part’ of Ceasefire: Iran Parliament Speaker

Iran's parliament speaker said Lebanon is a key part of the ceasefire with the US, warning that violations would bring severe consequences.

9 April

US President Donald Trump and Department of State Secretary Marco Rubio

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Says US Military to Stay Deployed Near Iran Until ‘Real Agreement’ Reached

US President Trump said that US forces deployed near Iran would remain stationed in the area until a "real agreement" is reached.

9 April

Inder Singh Bisht

USMC Awards General Dynamics $450M for ARV Pre-Production

The US Marine Corps has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $450-million contract for the pre-production development phase of the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle program.

9 April