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US Army Orders More Switchblade Kamikaze Drones From AeroVironment
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (361+ words) AeroVironment has received a $186-million contract to provide its flagship Switchblade 600 and Switchblade 300 loitering munitions for the US Army. The order was placed under a 2024 prime contract valued at up to $990 million to equip the service's infantry battalions and maneuver…...
Israel Rolls Out ‘Sting Lumina’: Tactical Laser Pointer for Close Combat, Covert Ops
9+ hour, 29+ min ago (97+ words) Israel Rolls Out "Sting Lumina: Tactical Laser Pointer for Close Combat, Covert Ops'The Defense Post Soldiers navigating tight, low-light environments now have a new tool for quick, precise target engagement. Israel's Meprolight has rolled out the Sting Lumina, a dual-wavelength…...
Poland’s FlyFocus Secures $5.3M to Grow ‘Made in Europe’ Drone Manufacturing
10+ hour, 56+ min ago (243+ words) Poland-based defense company FlyFocus, which develops drones and avionics, has raised 4.5 million euros ($5.3 million) in its first institutional funding round. Parts of the funds will finance the construction of a new manufacturing facility in Poland, expected to become operational in…...
Auburn Showcases 3D Carbon Fiber Composites Printer for Hypersonic Programs
11+ hour, 24+ min ago (104+ words) Auburn Showcases 3D Carbon Fiber Composites Printer for Hypersonic Programs'The Defense Post A tech tour at Auburn University is giving industry leaders a first look at an integrated composite manufacturing system expected to accelerate the next generation of US hypersonic programs....
Germany Takes Delivery of Israeli-Made Underwater Drone
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (228+ words) The German navy on Wednesday said it had taken delivery of an Israeli-made Blue Whale underwater drone intended for reconnaissance and detecting "hybrid threats at sea." The autonomous underwater vehicle, developed by Israeli company IAI together with German submarine- and…...
Giraffe 1X Radar: Compact Eyes for the Modern Battlefield
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (588+ words) When seconds matter and the sky is crowded with fast, low-signature threats, the sensor that sees first often decides the outcome. Saab's Giraffe 1X radar brings that edge to the front line, delivering mobile, 360-degree air and surface surveillance in a…...
Instagrid Rolls Out Next-Gen Tactical Power Kit for Frontline Ops
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (109+ words) Instagrid Rolls Out Next-Gen Tactical Power Kit for Frontline Ops'The Defense Post Germany-based Instagrid is pushing battlefield power into the low-signature era with GO-MIL, a new tactical energy kit designed to keep forces connected, mobile, and mission-ready in demanding environments....
US Firm Showcases New Cargo Drone Capable of Flying Into High-Threat Zones
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (116+ words) US Firm Showcases New Cargo Drone Capable of Flying Into High-Threat Zones'The Defense Post US forces could soon rely on a new cargo drone to take over high-risk supply missions, keeping troops out of the crosshairs while operating in the…...
UK Leverages Drones to Move Gear Across Extreme Arctic Terrain
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (312+ words) The UK Royal Marines has achieved a series of operational firsts with heavy-lift drones during a deployment in Norway, enhancing Arctic combat capabilities. During the operation, the marine drone operators of Malloy Flight, Delta Squadron, tested heavy-lift T150B quadcopters for logistical…...
Picogrid, Guardian RF Partner to Boost US Space Force Drone Defenses
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (247+ words) Picogrid and Guardian RF have secured a contract to enhance installation security at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, which is used for satellite launches and missile testing, amid concerns over unauthorized drone activity near sensitive defense facilities. The passive…...