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. Continue reading
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MBDA Strengthens Ties with the UAE
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. Continue reading
Uzbekistan to Operate Airbus Flexrotor UAS
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. Continue reading
FLY-R Partners with MBDA to Develop Diamond-Shaped Loitering Munition in the United Arab Emirates
– 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. Continue reading
Firestorm Labs Gets $18M USAF xCell System Development Contract
– 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. Continue reading
US Air Force to Expand Deployment of Skydio Systems Across Multiple Operational Units
– 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 deployment of Skydio systems across multiple operational units. Continue reading
AeroVironment Gets $874M US Army Puma Foreign Sales Support Contract
– 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. Continue reading
Anduril Gets $50M USAF ALTIUS-600 Support Contract
– 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. Continue reading