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Solar-Powered ‘Skydweller’ Drone Flies 22.5 Hours in Test

Skydweller Aero has completed several flight tests of its “Skydweller” solar-powered drone, including one in which it flew continuously for 22.5 hours.

NATO Monitoring Romanian Airspace After Russian Drone Detected

NATO reinforced Romania’s airspace surveillance after a Russian drone might have crossed into Romanian airspace on its way to Ukraine.

Pentagon Calls for Low-Cost Ground-Launched Drones

The US Department of Defense is seeking commercial vendors who can provide low-cost unmanned aerial systems (UAS) that can be employed at scale.

Lockheed Martin Secures Combined $3.3B Deal for Trident II D5 Missile

The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin two contracts worth a combined total of $3.3 billion to work on the Trident II D5 missile program. 

Svekon to Supply 100 Speedboats for Swedish Navy, Home Guard

Sweden has signed a framework agreement with Svensk Konstruktionstjänst to deliver up to 100 workboats for the navy and home guard.

Leidos Unveils ‘Black Arrow’ Small Cruise Missile

Leidos has introduced its new Black Arrow small cruise missile designed to offer improved adaptability and utility for warfighters.

Oceaneering to Provide Underwater Drone, Onshore Center for US Navy

Oceaneering has accepted a “multi-million-dollar” deal to manufacture autonomous sub-surface vehicle and build a mission hub for the US Navy.

Mayman Demos Razor Tactical VTOL Drone Testbed at US Defense Airbase

Mayman has completed a flight test of its Razor vertical takeoff and landing testbed at a US military facility in Southern California.

HII to Modernize Pentagon’s Communication Networks

HII has accepted a $458-million contract to upgrade the US Department of Defense’s communications and information technology networks.

International Demining Coalition to Provide $24M in Trucks for Ukraine

The Demining Capability Coalition is investing $24.2 million to supply pickups and heavy trucks for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Ireland Announces Record Defense Budget of $1.49 Billion

Ireland allocates $1.49 billion to defense for subsea surveillance and military radar systems, a $110 million increase over its 2024 budget.

Ukraine Says Destroyed Russian Radar Station Using US-Made ATACMS

The Ukrainian military claims to have struck a Russian radar station using a US-supplied long-range Army Tactical Missile System.

Saab Boosts Bid for South Korea’s AEW&C Aircraft With New Partnership

Saab has entered into a cooperative agreement with Korea Aerospace Industries to strengthen its bid for South Korea’s new Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft.

Putin OKs Allowing Criminal Suspects to Skip Trial if They Fight in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved critical amendments to the country’s criminal code, permitting criminal suspects to avoid prosecution if they join the military and fight in Ukraine.

US Mulls Letting Taiwan Make Stinger Missiles

The US is considering allowing Taiwan to locally assemble and produce Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to cater to Taipei’s expanded requirements.

NGA Launches $708M Contract to Boost AI for Geospatial Intelligence

The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency has proposed a potential $708 million contract to advance the training of its AI-powered computer vision systems through data labeling.