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Ukraine and Boeing Defense Discuss Joint UAV Production

Ukraine continues to strengthen its defense partnerships, with the Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov holding negotiations with a delegation from Boeing Defense, led by Executive Director Steven Parker. The discussions focused on expanding cooperation in the production of ammunition and aerial weapons, with a particular emphasis on the potential for joint UAV manufacturing. This meeting […]

Elistair Gets $3M Contract for Small Tethered UAS from Allied Military Force

– Elistair, a global supplier of tethered unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for surveillance and reconnaissance, announced that it has been awarded a €3 million contract to supply tethered small UAS to an allied military force. This contract, secured in collaboration with the world-leading robotics and autonomous systems developer Milrem Robotics, involves the delivery of Khronos […]

IMSAR & TEKEVER Partner to Enhance UAS with Advanced SAR Technology

– IMSAR, a U.S.-based developer of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), has signed a two-year agreement with TEKEVER to integrate advanced SAR technology into TEKEVER’s drone platforms. This partnership focuses on enhancing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities by combining TEKEVER’s UAV expertise with IMSAR’s high-performance radar systems, creating a more powerful and efficient airborne monitoring […]

Rheinmetall Delivers Verification Model of Boxer-Based Skyranger 30 System to Bundeswehr

As scheduled, Rheinmetall delivered the first Boxer Skyranger 30 cannon-based air defence vehicle to the Bundeswehr at the end of January 2025. This system is the so-called verification model, which will be used for the Bundeswehr’s required approval. After the user has been instructed in how to operate the vehicle, the admission trial will begin […]

AeroVironment Gets $181M Contract from Denmark for JUMP 20 Reconnaissance Drones

– AeroVironment (AV), through its wholly owned subsidiary Arcturus UAV, has been awarded a contract by the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) with a contract ceiling value of $181 million to deliver the JUMP 20 medium uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) to the Danish Armed Forces. This 10-year program of record will equip the […]

Tata Elxsi and Garuda Aerospace Sign MoU at Aero India 2025 to Establish Indian UAV Centre of Excellence

– Tata Elxsi, a global supplier of design and technology services, and Garuda Aerospace, a pioneering UAV manufacturer, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Aero India 2025, Asia’s biggest Airshow, being held from February 10th –14th. This partnership establishes a dedicated UAV design, engineering, and certification center to develop indigenous drone technologies specifically for […]

Indian Navy Selects NewSpace for Unmanned Wingman

In what is easily the most significant deal between the Indian military and a local startup company, the Indian Navy has selected Bengaluru-based startup NewSpace Research & Technologies (NRT) to develop its Naval Collaborative Combat Air Vehicle (N-CCAV), an unmanned aircraft that will operate collaboratively with the navy’s MiG-29K and future Rafale-M fighter aircraft. The N-CCAV is […]

Hidden Level Raises $100M Across Series B & C

– Hidden Level, a supplier of passive radar and radio frequency sensing technology for detecting and precisely locating drones and other threats around you, has announced $65 million in Series C funding led by DFJ Growth with participation from Booz Allen Ventures, Revolution Growth, Costanoa Ventures, Washington Harbour Partners, Veteran Ventures, Founders Circle Capital, and […]

Baykar Achieved $1.8 BN in Exports in 2024

Turkey’s Baykar achieved $1.8 billion in exports in 2024, with 90% of its total revenue coming from international sales—yet another milestone in its continued success. Continued Export Success Having self-financed all its projects since launching its UAV R&D program in 2003, Baykar has generated 83% of its total revenue from exports to date. In 2023, […]

Unusual Machines to Acquire Aloft Technologies for $14.5M

– Unusual Machines has announced the signing of a binding agreement to acquire of Aloft Technologies, Inc., an FAA-approved provider of unmanned aerial system (UAS) services to enterprise, public safety, and government customers. The acquisition is almost all in stock, valued at $14.5M. The proposed acquisition brings together companies that share commitment to strengthening the […]