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Why the Air Force Wants Its Own Air Defense Cannons WATCH HERE  Military publishes handbook on  how to identify, react to, and hide  from drones Seemingly mundane things like a lit cigarette or discarded MRE packages could pose a risk for drones flying overhead, a new guidebook points  out. READ NOW

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French Armed Forces Order Airbus U050 Capa-X

The French Directorate of Aeronautical Maintenance has placed a follow-on order for four additional U050 Capa-X uncrewed aerial systems with Airbus Helicopters.

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Italy Orders Two More MQ-9A Block 5 Reapers

The Italian Air Force (ItAF) has ordered two new MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). The new aircraft will be delivered at the end of 2027.

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Leonardo Helps Enhance KONGSBERG’s Counter-UAS Capabilities

During the ongoing MSPO exhibition, Leonardo has signed a contract with Kongsberg for the supply of 30 mm X-GUN weapon systems.

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US radar maker Echodyne mulls European production as drone warfare fuels demand The U.S. radar specialist said it's sensing new business opportunities in Europe, where governments are scrambling to up their counter-drone capabilities. Read More Iran likely to reverse-engineer captured US underwater drone

Iran will almost certainly try to pry open the captured drone’s hardware, but the platform's software does carry built-in defenses, analysts say. Read More

US refutes claims that Iran captured Saildrone USV

A U.S. official denied the video shared by Iran purported to show an American Saildrone USV near the Strait of Hormuz in flames. Read More