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TEKEVER Expands UK Operations with New Facility in Swindon
TEKEVER has opened its largest UK facility at The Spectrum Building in Swindon, covering 254,000 square feet. This site will enhance production for its AR3 and AR5 drone platforms and support various phases of drone production. The expansion aims to bolster the UK’s defense manufacturing and supply chain. UK Defence Secretary John Healey and local…
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Corvus Technology Solutions Unveils EL10 Electric UAV Launch System
Corvus Technology Solutions (CTS) has introduced the EL10 Electric Launch System, an advanced all-electric platform for the autonomous deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Capable of launching UAVs up to 120 kilograms at speeds of 180 km/h, the EL10 has a quick recovery time of 15 seconds and a compact design for mobile use. CTS…
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AV Teams Up with Arkeus to Integrate Hyperspectral Optical Radar on JUMP 20 UAS
AeroVironment (AV) has partnered with Arkeus to enhance the JUMP 20 uncrewed aerial system by integrating a Hyperspectral Optical Radar (HSOR) payload, enabling advanced real-time wide-area scanning. This marks the first uncrewed aircraft to feature such technology, aimed at improving intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions through detailed environmental analysis. The JUMP 20, a vertical take-off…
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NATO Selects Four Companies for Nano-Class Drone Contracts
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) awarded contracts to four companies for supplying nano-category uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) to enhance the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities of NATO Allies. Teal Drones will provide their Black Widow™ systems, while Etra Air will deliver the AKILA MICRO XL platform. Skydio, teaming up with COBBS BELUX,…
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Airolit Expands Operations to Finland
Swedish drone technology firm Airolit is expanding into Finland to enhance its presence in the Nordic region’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sector. Christoffer Segercrantz has been appointed as Country Manager for Finland and the Baltic States. With a strong background in the fire service, police, military, and public sectors, he will lead the establishment of…
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Turgis Gaillard’s AAROK Completes Successful Maiden Flight
Turgis Gaillard has successfully completed the first flight of its AAROK drone, a Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) prototype aimed at serving French and allied armed forces. President Fanny Turgis highlighted this achievement as a pivotal moment, showcasing four years of development work. The flight demonstrated the drone’s stability and performance, revealing its capabilities for intelligence, surveillance,…
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Nearthlab Enters Australian Wind Power Market with AI-Driven Drone Inspections
Nearthlab has entered the Australian wind energy market, expanding its global presence that includes Asia, Europe, and North America. Wind energy contributes over 35% of Australia’s renewable electricity and more than 10% of total energy use. As the wind sector grows, operators must enhance turbine performance, minimize costs, and ensure safety. Nearthlab’s autonomous drone inspection…
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Vector Wins Multi-Million Dollar Contract with U.S. Special Operations Command
Vector, a defense technology company, has secured a multi-year contract with the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) to provide drones and integration services aimed at enhancing operational capabilities. CEO Andy Yakulis noted that this partnership emphasizes SOCOM’s trust in Vector and its commitment to innovative solutions for warfighters. Recently, Vector launched the Hammer, a first-person…
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Kraus Hamdani Aerospace’s K1000ULE Added to DoD Blue UAS Lists
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace has announced that its K1000ULE unmanned aerial system (UAS) is now included in the U.S. Department of Defense’s Blue UAS Cleared and Select lists, confirming its NDAA compliance for military procurement. Recognized as the longest-endurance drone in its class, it has passed independent evaluations with zero cyber vulnerabilities and is mission-ready for…
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Arquimea and GDELS-Santa Bárbara Sistemas Collaborate on Smart Loitering Munition Vehicles
Arquimea, a Spanish defense technology company, has partnered with GDELS-Santa Bárbara Sistemas to incorporate its Q-SLAM loitering munition systems into GDELS’s land platforms. Announced at DSEI 2025, the collaboration aims to enhance combat vehicle capabilities for missions like ISR, attack operations, and counter-drone tasks. The Q-SLAM systems employ advanced AI for improved situational awareness and…
