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15 August

Lithuanian Defence Minister Dovilė Šakalienė with American defense and tech firm leaders

Lithuanian Defense Chief Visits Pittsburgh to Boost AI, Robotics Cooperation With US

Lithuanian Defence Minister Šakalienė has visited Pittsburgh to deepen cooperation in AI and robotics with American defense leaders.

15 August

Land

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Clemson Grad Students Roll Out Most Advanced ‘Deep Orange’ Rescue Vehicle Yet

The latest and most advanced iteration of Clemson University’s Deep Orange project has just rolled out: a rugged, all-terrain rescue vehicle built for disaster relief and military rescue missions.

15 August

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Elbit Systems Wins $1.6B Deal for Weapons, C4ISR From Europe

Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems has signed a $1.6-billion deal to supply a European country with advanced defense systems over the next five years.

14 August

Air

Photo of a Tactical Unmanned Aerial System maintainer with 3rd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, conducting final preflight checks during operational tests of the new RQ–7B Shadow Block III system at Fort Bliss, Texas

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Targets New Fleets to Replace Gray Eagle, Shadow Drones

The US Army is preparing to phase out its MQ-1C Gray Eagle and RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aerial systems under the Army Transformation Initiative.

11 August

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Israeli Heron-2 Drone Undergoes Testing in Japan, Signaling Potential Adoption

Japan is considering adding the Israeli-made Heron-2 unmanned aerial system to its arsenal, with the platform now undergoing tests in the country.

8 August

Air

The Canadian patrol frigate HMCS Halifax (FFH 330) transits the Caribbean Sea Jan. 18, 2010. Halifax is taking part in Unified Response, a humanitarian assistance and disaster response operation for the earthquake survivors in Haiti. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

MDA Space to Supply Shipborne Drones for Canadian Navy Halifax Frigates

Ontario-based defense contractor MDA Space has received $48 million in contracts to provide unmanned aerial systems for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Halifax-class guided missile frigates.

7 August

Air

Anduril's handover of first Altius loitering munitions to Taiwan

Rojoef Manuel

Anduril Delivers First Altius Kamikaze Drones to Taiwan, Builds Regional Presence

Anduril Industries has delivered the first tranche of its flagship Altius loitering munitions to Taiwan as part of a foreign military sale contract signed in 2024.

7 August

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Destinus’ Eiger aircraft prototype. Photo: Destinus

Rojoef Manuel

Destinus Plans Buyout of Swiss AI Tech Firm Daedalean in Bid for GPS-Free Drones

The deal, expected to be signed by the end of 2025, will expand Destinus’s AI capabilities for kamikaze drones and hypersonic aircraft.

5 August

Air

A V-BAT unmanned aerial system launches aboard Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50), Feb. 9, 2024. The V-BAT provides the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable (MEU(SOC)) the capability to increase maritime awareness through utilization of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance sensors. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 26th MEU(SOC) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rafael Brambila-Pelayo)

Rojoef Manuel

US Coast Guard Completes V-BAT Drone Test Ahead of Fleetwide Rollout

The US Coast Guard has completed operational testing of the V-BAT unmanned aerial system (UAS), paving the way for its future deployment aboard the service’s cutter fleet.

1 August

Americas