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Parrot, a European manufacturer of professional micro-UAVs, has welcomed the announcement by the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command regarding the procurement of Parrot ANAFI UKR systems to enhance Finland’s intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. Continue reading
Schiebel announces its intention to establish a dedicated Schiebel UK legal entity, reflecting strong growth opportunities in the United Kingdom defence market and the company’s long-term commitment to supporting the UK Armed Forces and industrial partners. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman is advancing its Cannon-Based Air Defense (CBAD) concept as a scalable response to the growing threat of drone swarms and low-flying cruise missiles targeting U.S. Army formations. Continue reading
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is advancing the integration of long-range weapons on its MQ-9B unmanned aircraft, expanding the platform’s role beyond intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. Continue reading
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has announced a joint U.S. Air Force contract worth $12.4 million to design a next-generation engine for small Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). Continue reading
Russian Geran-2 (Shahed) kamikaze drones are built largely from foreign-made components produced in both Western and Eastern countries, despite sweeping international sanctions on Moscow. That is the conclusion of an investigation by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). Continue reading
Rheinmetall has successfully demonstrated its new FV-014 loitering munition system to a potential NATO customer. The live demonstration took place on 18 February 2026 at the National Test Centre for Unmanned Aerial Systems operated by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) in Cochstedt, Saxony-Anhalt. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman is introducing Valen, the newest multifunction active electronically scanned array (AESA) in the company’s advanced sensing portfolio. Valen’s next generation capabilities are ready to deliver the tactical edge to U.S. and allied warfighters. Continue reading