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2 September

Ukraine’s New ‘Ratel R1’ Drone Set to Take On Real-Time Recon Operations

Kyiv-based Ratel Robotics has introduced a new UAV it said is designed for real-time reconnaissance and surveillance missions in electronic warfare conditions.

2 September

Christine Casimiro

Spain Orders South Korean K9 Howitzers, Marking Western Europe Entry

Spain’s Indra Sistemas has signed a contract with South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace to procure K9 self-propelled howitzers, marking the K9’s entry into Western Europe.

2 September

Ukraine tests new unmanned ground vehicles.

Jodesz Gavilan

Poland’s PGZ Eyes Joint Production of Ukrainian Ground Robots

Poland’s state-owned PGZ is negotiating with a Ukrainian company to jointly produce ground robotic systems.

1 September

Once operational, the constellation will provide sovereign, secure and highly reliable connectivity to European governments, defence and security forces and emergency services across Europe.

Giulia Bernacchi

Germany’s OHB Wins $1.1B EU Satellite Contract

Satellite operator SES has awarded OHB a contract worth $1.1 billion to build 18 satellites for the EU’s IRIS² secure communications network.

1 September

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dane Brouillette and Airman 1st Class Alyssa Richardson, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron installation patrollers, exit a Humvee during a Tactical Leadership Course within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 20, 2025. Airmen were evaluated on their ability to respond effectively to simulated attacks or security incidents within the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

Rojoef Manuel

Ukrainian Army Turns Humvees Into Ground Drones With Bolt-On Remote System

Ukraine’s Ground Forces have deployed a new autonomy kit that can convert the US-built High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles into unmanned ground vehicles.

1 September

Protector unmanned ground vehicles. Photo: Ukrainian Armor

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Receives First German-Funded Protector Ground Drones

Kyiv-based defense contractor Ukrainian Armor has shipped an initial 10 Protector unmanned ground vehicles to the Ukrainian National Guard under a German-backed procurement effort for 100 platforms.

1 September

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Russian Footage Claims to Show New Drone-Killing Laser Weapon

Russian pro-military channels have showcased footage claimed to show a new laser weapon designed to engage drones, though the claims have not been independently verified, and no Russian government or military agency has confirmed them.

1 September

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Roketsan Tests ‘ÇAKIR’ Cruise Missile From Ground-Based Launcher

Turkish firm Roketsan has tested its ÇAKIR cruise missile from mobile ground-based platforms, validating its capability to integrate with different launch systems.

1 September