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Jun- 2024 -19 JuneAsia Pacific
US Approves Arming Taiwan With $360M in Loitering Munitions
The US State Department has approved the sale of loitering munitions to Taiwan for a total of around $360 million.
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May- 2024 -8 MayDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
AeroVironment to Supply Loitering Munitions for Pentagon Replicator Program
The US Department of Defense has selected AeroVironment to provide loitering munition systems for the agency’s Replicator Initiative.
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Apr- 2024 -22 AprilDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
US Marines Select Switchblade 300 Loitering Munition for Precision Fires Program
The US Marine Corps has contracted AeroVironment to deliver its Switchblade 300 Block 20 loitering munition for the first phase of the Organic Precision Fires-Light program.
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Feb- 2024 -19 FebruaryDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
New Battery Powers AeroVironment’s Puma 3 AE Drone Up to Three Hours
AeroVironment has approved its new PS2500 battery for use in its Puma 3 AE drone, adding extended flight time.
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13 FebruaryAmericas
US Considering Switchblade Drone Swarms for Counter-China Initiative
The US Department of Defense is considering the Switchblade 600 kamikaze drone for the Replicator unmanned systems initiative.
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13 FebruaryTechnology
US Marines to Receive Controllers for Multiple Drones From AeroVironment
AeroVironment has received a $2.67-million contract to supply Tomahawk robotic controller prototypes for the US Department of Defense.
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Jan- 2024 -8 JanuaryArms
China Sanctions Five American Defense Contractors Over Taiwan Weapons Sales
The People’s Republic of China has sanctioned five US defense contractors in response to their arms sales to Taiwan.
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Nov- 2023 -9 NovemberMiddle East
Israel Requests 200 Switchblade Kamikaze Drones From US
The US administration is reportedly reviewing an Israeli procurement request for 200 Switchblade 600 kamikaze drones.
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Oct- 2023 -16 OctoberAmericas
US Army Orders Switchblade Loitering Munition for Tank-Killing Role
The US Army has ordered an initial batch of over 100 Switchblade 600 loitering munitions for testing and fielding.
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Aug- 2023 -23 AugustAmericas
AeroVironment to Acquire US Tech Firm Tomahawk Robotics
AeroVironment has announced its planned acquisition of fellow American technology firm Tomahawk Robotics for $120 million.
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