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Dutch Firms to Fortify Local Drone Electronics Supply Chain

Netherlands-based companies DeltaQuad and Metis Technology Group have signed a letter of intent to expand the domestic electronics supply chain in support of tactical unmanned aerial systems production.

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Arizona Firm Debuts Helicopter Drones for Tactical Ops

Arizona-based Iveda has introduced a new line of autonomous rotary-wing aircraft designed for military logistics, reconnaissance, and aerial communications relay.

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US Navy Opens Ground Test Facility for Aircraft Countermeasures 

The US Navy and the Indiana National Guard have opened a ground-based facility for testing aircraft countermeasures.

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Myanmar Forces Advance Around Planned Russia-Backed Port 

Myanmar’s military has launched an offensive around the proposed Dawei Special Economic Zone in the southern Tanintharyi Region.

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Ukraine Adds Jet-Powered Interceptor to Neutralize Shahed-Type Drones

A new phase of military modernization is underway in Ukraine as the country presents a jet-powered drone interceptor designed to engage Shahed-style drones in challenging environments.

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Ukraine Looks to Europe to Cover $35B Defense Need 

Ukrainian President Zelensky has announced Kyiv is awaiting $35 billion in European funding to meet the country’s defense needs.

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BAE Clears Phase 1 of DARPA Effort to Cool Down High-Power RF Electronics

BAE Systems has completed the first phase of a DARPA program focused on reducing heat in high-power radio frequency electronics.

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Saab Gives First Look at New Stealthy Supersonic Drone Concept

Saab has pulled the curtain back on a full-scale concept model of its stealthy supersonic autonomous fighter jet, offering an early look at a potential loyal wingman for future air combat operations.

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US Army Tests Self-Driving Ford Truck With Drone-Killing Turret

The US Army has taken an unusual route to drone defense by enabling a Ford F-250 pick-up truck to be capable of driving itself while carrying a shotgun-armed turret.

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Powerus Tapped for Counter-Drone Tech to Defend American Oil Interests in Middle East

Powerus has secured a $22-million contract to deploy a networked suite of counter-drone solutions in support of American oil and gas interests in the Middle East.

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