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9 October

EU Provides $1.39B to Ukraine for Homegrown Weapons

The EU has released another $1.39 billion for Ukrainian-made drones, interceptors, munitions, and missiles as Kyiv expands its domestic defense industry.

9 October

Americas

A tactical unmanned aircraft system repairer assigned to 4th Attack Battalion.

Jodesz Gavilan

US Army Picks Rune’s TyrOS for Next-Gen Command System

The US Army has selected Rune Technologies’ TyrOS for sustainment operations under its Next Generation Command and Control program.

9 October

Air

Furientis demonstrates a rocket motor designed for an interceptor.

Jodesz Gavilan

Furientis Wins First US Contract for 100-Mile Interceptor

The US DoD has awarded Furientis its first funded government contract to develop a 100-mile-range interceptor designed for mass production.

9 October

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Perennial Autonomy's unmanned aerial systems showcase the future of tactical unmanned flight during the ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant.

Jodesz Gavilan

US Army Plant Adapts Explosives Lines for Drone Munitions

The McAlester Army Ammunition Plant is adapting its munitions production to support drone warfare through a new partnership with Perennial Autonomy.

9 October

Middle East

Inder Singh Bisht

Raytheon-Rafael Plant Delivers First US-Made Tamir to Israel

A Raytheon-Rafael Advanced Defense Systems facility in Arkansas has delivered its first fully US-made Tamir interceptor to Israel.

8 October

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Grounds Supacat Fleet After Accident Kills Troop

The Australian Department of Defence has issued a temporary stand-down on its Supacat High Mobility Transporter fleet following a fatal rollover during a training exercise.

8 October

Land

Two Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles bound for Ukraine wait to be loaded onto a C-17A Globemaster III aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Government has provided further support to the Government of Ukraine by gifting 20 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, including two ambulance variants, to aid the Government of Ukraines response to Russias unrelenting and illegal aggression. Australias response follows a direct request from President Zelenskyy during his address to a joint sitting of the Parliament of Australia on 31 March 2022. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle was built in Australia to provide protected mobility transport, safely moving soldiers to a battle area prior to dismounting for close combat. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle is well suited to provide protection to the Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers and Ukrainian civilians against mines and improvised explosive devices, shrapnel from artillery and small arms fire. The vehicles have been painted olive green to suit the operating environment. Additionally, a Ukrainian flag is painted on either side with the words United with Ukraine stencilled in English and Ukrainian to acknowledge our commitment and support to the Government and people of Ukraine. The ambulances will have the traditional red cross emblem. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles will be fitted with radios, a global positioning system and additional bolt-on armour increasing their protection.

Rojoef Manuel

L3Harris to Upgrade Deal for Australian Army Bushmasters

Australia has contracted L3Harris Technologies to supply an end-to-end command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence suite for its Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles.

8 October

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

GA-ASI, US Navy Test Autonomous Mission Planning With MQ-20 Avenger

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and the US Navy have tested mission planning software for uncrewed aircraft.

8 October

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Ukraine, HENSOLDT to Explore TRL-4D LR Radar Deployment Amid Russian Missile Threat

Ukraine has signed a memorandum of understanding with German sensor specialist HENSOLDT to explore the deployment and joint operation of TRL-4D LR long-range radars amid the persistent threat of Russian ballistic missile attacks.

8 October

Europe