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Pentagon Centralizes Drone Programs Under ‘Autonomy Czar’

The Pentagon has centralized oversight of all unmanned and autonomous systems under a new “Autonomy Czar,” a move designed to accelerate the development, procurement, and fielding of US drone capabilities. 

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Black Recon Drone Learns a New Trick: Launch From Almost Any Vehicle

Teledyne FLIR Defense and STORM Vanguard are giving the Black Recon unmanned aerial vehicle a new level of deployment flexibility, allowing it to launch from nearly any military vehicle without custom integration.

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Ukrainian Drone Maker Picks Ohio for First US Production Site

Ukrainian Defense Drones has selected Northwest Ohio as the location of its first US assembly and production facility, expanding its manufacturing footprint to support allied demand for unmanned systems.

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South Korea to Acquire 20,000 Low-Cost Military Drones

South Korea has announced plans to acquire more than 20,000 military drones as part of a major effort to strengthen its defenses against North Korea, drawing on lessons from recent conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

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Spectra Builds Smaller ‘Brain’ for Military Drones and Vehicles

A rugged mission computer from Georgia-based Spectra Defense Technologies aims to bring more processing power to military vehicles, drones, and other defense platforms without adding significant size or weight.

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Russia Says Shot Down 660 Ukrainian Drones Overnight: Defense Ministry

Russian air defenses shot down 660 Ukrainian drones overnight, the defense ministry said Friday, one of the highest figures since the start of the conflict.

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Ukraine’s LOGIST Ground Drone Expands Beyond Cargo in New Combat Upgrade

Frontline Robotics and Dropla have signed an agreement to integrate the BURIA remote weapon station into the LOGIST unmanned ground vehicle.

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LUNA NG Drone Joins Germany’s Recon-Strike Kill Chain

Rheinmetall’s LUNA NG successfully integrated with the Bundeswehr’s unmanned management system during recent trials at the Army Combat Training Center.

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A Drone Lighter Than a Laptop: Teledyne Shrinks Battlefield ISR to 450 Grams

A new micro-drone from Teledyne FLIR Defense is designed to deliver continuous reconnaissance and extend situational awareness beyond line of sight.

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German Firm STARK Launches ‘Cascade’ and ‘Gambit’ Drones for Swarm, Strike Ops

STARK has unveiled two unmanned systems designed to reshape how NATO forces approach swarm operations and precision strikes.

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