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4 February

Sweden, Denmark Pledge $290M to Boost Ukraine Air Defense

Sweden and Denmark announced they were procuring air defense systems worth $290 million for Ukraine, amid ongoing Russian attacks.

4 February

A drone surveys a dense forest under a partly cloudy sky, showcasing how drones can assist in radioactive recovery during daylight hours.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Drones and Robots Become Germany’s New Frontline in Radioactive Recovery Ops

German researchers are sending drones and robots on an unusual mission: to probe deeper into radioactive regions out of reach for human crews.

4 February

Christine Casimiro

French Navy Orders Aliaca VTOL Drone From Airbus

France has ordered the Aliaca uncrewed aerial system in its vertical take-off and landing configuration via Airbus Helicopters subsidiary, Survey Copter.

4 February

Jas 39 Gripen aircraft equipped carrying Meteor BVRAAM missiles. Photo: Saab/Swedish Defence Materiel Administration

Jodesz Gavilan

Sweden to Boost Ukraine’s Air Defense With Major Military Aid Package

Sweden is set to bolster Ukraine’s air defenses with a major security assistance package that includes radars, electronic warfare systems, and fighter jets.

3 February

A Black Hornet nano drone hovering in front of a Piranha armored engineering vehicle

Rojoef Manuel

Switzerland Buys Black Hornet Nano Drones From Teledyne FLIR Defense

Teledyne FLIR Defense has secured a $17.5-million contract to supply large quantities of its proprietary Black Hornet 4 nano-class drones to Switzerland.

3 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Myanmar, Russia Agree New Military Alliance

Myanmar and Russia have signed a five-year military cooperation pact, an alliance analysts say has been crucial to the junta's grip on power.

3 February

Ethan M. Encarnacion

A 270 Km/h Pursuit: UK Presents ‘High-Speed’ Solution to Class 1 Drones

A new interceptor capable of reaching speeds of up to 270 kilometers per hour is being positioned as the UK’s last line of defense against short-range drones.

3 February

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Compact Detection System Joins Metis’ Passive Counter-Drone Lineup

Metis has taken proven elements from its larger counter-drone systems and reworked them into a compact, mobile solution for passive uncrewed aerial system detection.

3 February