autonomous systems

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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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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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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PEGASUS UAV Emerges as Serbia’s Next-Gen Armed Combat Drone

PEGASUS is a Serbian armed UAV, carrying 54 kilograms of payload, operating 200 kilometers for 10 hours, executing ISR and precision strikes with RASH-2M munitions.

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DJI to Remain on Pentagon Blacklist Over Suspected China Ties, Judge Rules

The US has refused to remove DJI, the world’s largest drone maker, from a Defense Department list of companies accused of supporting China’s military.

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S. Korea’s Hanwha to Supply Homegrown Bomb Disposal Robots for Military in Late 2025

The Republic of Korea Armed Forces will begin receiving locally developed bomb disposal robots from Hanwha Aerospace later this year, a move aimed at boosting troop safety and operational efficiency.

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GE Aerospace, Merlin Labs Team Up on AI-Enabled Flight Technology

GE Aerospace and Merlin Labs have announced a collaboration to build an artificial intelligence–powered autonomy platform for military and civilian aircraft.

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Blue Water Partners With Conrad for First Drone Ship Fleet

Massachusetts-based defense technology company Blue Water Autonomy has signed a production agreement with Conrad Shipyard in Louisiana to build its first fleet of unmanned surface vessels.

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BlackSea’s New Modular USV Doubles Payload, Power for US Navy Missions

MASC is a new modular unmanned surface vessel, purpose-built for the US Navy with 67,000 pounds of payload capacity, 900 square feet of deck space, and 198 kW of power.

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