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Beez Combat Systems Launches Uncrewed Systems Line

Thursday, July 3rd, 2025

As the landscape of modern warfare evolves, Beez Combat Systems is leading the charge with its newly launched “Uncrewed Systems” line; specially designed for drone operators and warfighters evading thermal detection. This cutting-edge tactical gear line acknowledges a clear shift: The battlefield is no longer confined to boots on the ground. Drones and autonomous systems are now critical assets in reconnaissance, surveillance, and tactical engagement.

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DroneShield Receives $9.7m Latin American Contract

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025

· A $9.7 million package of three standalone contracts for a defence end customer in a Latin American (LATAM) country

· Delivery and payment due Q3-Q4 2025

DroneShield Limited (ASX:DRO) (DroneShield or the Company) is pleased to announce it has received a package of three standalone contracts for its handheld and on-the-move counter-drone systems. The contract sum is $9.7 million, with DroneShield’s privately owned in-country reseller that is contractually required to distribute the products to a defence end customer in a LATAM country. DroneShield expects to deliver all equipment throughout Q3 and Q4 2025, with cash payment expected in Q3 and Q4 2025. No additional material conditions need to be satisfied.

DroneShield has previously received two standalone contracts from this reseller for this defence customer in December 2024 and January 2025 totalling approximately $10.8 million, with all imports, deliveries, and payments handled on-time and in a highly professional manner. There is no obligation for any additional contracts from this reseller or the customer.

Pictured: DroneShield DroneSentry-X Mk2 counter-drone system

Oleg Vornik, DroneShield CEO, commented: “In 2025, DroneShield has successfully delivered products, capability, and training into the Latin American market. With a substantial pipeline, diversified over multiple countries and customers, DroneShield is anticipating further developments in 2025 in this region.”

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GA-ASI Announces Investment in Dutch Technology Innovator Arceon

Friday, June 27th, 2025

Selection Follows Successful Pitch During Blue Magic Netherlands Event

SAN DIEGO – 26 June 2025 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announces an investment in another Dutch business, Arceon, following the inaugural Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) event held in November 2024. GA-ASI is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and related mission systems.

GA-ASI selected Arceon following a compelling pitch they made during the BMN event and after detailed business and technology discussions with GA-ASI and GA’s affiliates, General Atomics Energy and General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems. Arceon joins Emergent Swarm Solutions and Saluqi Motors as companies receiving investment from GA-ASI following the BMN event.

Arceon is revolutionizing high-performance ceramic composites through their innovative, fast, scalable, and cost-effective melt infiltration process. Their cutting-edge Carbeon carbon-ceramic components — engineered for applications such as nozzles, nozzle extensions, leading edges, nose caps, and airframes — are tailored to meet the increasing and rigorous demands of the space and defense sectors.

“We are honored to collaborate with General Atomics in advancing hypersonic development. This milestone marks our official entry into the U.S. defense sector, presenting an extraordinary opportunity to demonstrate our technology on a global stage. We look forward, with great anticipation, to the journey ahead,” said Rahul Shirke, founder and CEO of Arceon B.V.

“We’re excited to be working with Arceon,” said Brad Lunn, managing director for GA-ASI. “Their technology could have a broad range of applications for GA, from high-temperature engine exhaust materials to hypersonics and fusion containment.”

At the Blue Magic investment and innovation conference in the Netherlands last November, GA-ASI and its partners heard pitches from innovative Dutch companies about the important technologies they are developing. The event was organized collaboratively between GA-ASI, the Dutch Ministry of Defense, the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, Brainport Development in Eindhoven, and Brabant Development Agency (BOM). GA-ASI is delivering eight MQ-9A aircraft to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF).

GA-ASI is continuing to work with the Dutch government and Dutch industry in supporting the growth of technology innovation in the Netherlands and anticipates holding its second BMN event in Eindhoven later this year. The company hosted its first Blue Magic event in 2019 in Belgium, with subsequent events held in 2020, 2021, and 2023.

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DroneShield Receives All-Time Record $61.6m European Counter-Drone Military Contract

Thursday, June 26th, 2025

A package of three standalone follow-on contracts of $61.6m for European military
Biggest contract in DroneShield history, greater than the entire 2024 revenue
Delivery is expected during Q3 2025 with payments in Q3 and Q4 2025
DroneShield is establishing a European manufacturing and assembly facility to support the region’s growing defence demand
Europe represents over $1.1bn across 55 active pipeline opportunities, making it one of DroneShield’s largest markets

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) is pleased to announce it has received a package of three standalone follow-on contracts for $61.6 million from its privately owned in-country European reseller that is contractually required to distribute the products to a European military customer. The contract is for handheld detection and counter-drone systems and associated accessories. DroneShield expects to deliver all equipment throughout Q3 2025, with cash payment expected in Q3 and Q4 2025.

This is the biggest single order in DroneShield’s history and is larger than the company’s entire revenue for 2024 ($57.5m). Importantly, DroneShield’s recent production and inventory holding expansion means that this order is expected to be fully delivered within the quarter.

Oleg Vornik, DroneShield CEO, commented: “In succession to the $32.2 million repeat order announced on 14 April 2025 for another customer, DroneShield products are now being purchased in material quantities. The scale and frequency of orders has been increasing as leading Military customers are moving from testing hardware to broader rollouts. DroneShield is well placed to meet the increasing demand.”

Pictured: DroneShield Immediate Response Kit

This major contract aligns with DroneShield’s broader expansion across Europe. DroneShield is significantly investing to expand its operations in the region, supporting domestic defence programs such as the €800 billion ($1.4 trillion) ReArm Europe Plan / Readiness 2030.

In general, the ReArm Europe Plan / Readiness 2030 will:

Boost EU defence spending through fiscal flexibility and loans,
Reinforce industrial and procurement autonomy across the EU region, and
Mobilise private investment and support for Ukraine.

In line with the broader increase in military spending across the EU, DroneShield is establishing a European Centre of Excellence focused on manufacturing and assembly; research and development; drone testing; and training. This will be DroneShield’s first European manufacturing and in-house assembly facility outside of Australia, creating a second production line for key hardware with at least 65 per cent European industry content for certain regional sales.

Europe is currently one of DroneShield’s largest geographical segments, with over A$1.1 billion across 55 of active pipeline opportunities. The new manufacturing capabilities are expected to qualify the company for further procurement programs, increasing both scale and frequency of European-based orders.

In line with the aims of the ReArm Europe Plan, DroneShield continues to support Ukrainian frontline operations with rapid upgrades to counter evolving drone threats, a process enhanced through its Sydney-based development and collaboration hub.

Oleg Vornik, DroneShield CEO, commented: “Establishing a robust European supply chain to support equipment sold in the region will strengthen sovereign capability, Meanwhile, our experienced Australian software development team continues to deliver critical updates addressing emerging threats, both in Ukraine and globally. Our expanded team in Europe, combined with growing manufacturing output in Australia, ensures DroneShield is well positioned to meet the rising demand from both existing and new defence partners.”

Exports accounted for 91 per cent of DroneShield’s Australian production in 2024, underlining the global relevance of its technologies as Australia itself ramps up defence investment under the Future Made in Australia initiative. With national defence spending forecast to double to $100 billion by FY34, DroneShield remains focused on delivering cutting-edge sovereign defence capabilities in support of both Australian interests and those of its allies.

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Army Accelerates Fielding of Advanced SUAS, Enhancing Combat Capabilities

Wednesday, June 25th, 2025

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — The Army is rapidly advancing capabilities in the Short-Range Reconnaissance, SRR, program by deploying cutting-edge small uncrewed aircraft systems, SUAS, to Transformation in Contact brigades.

These modernized systems amplify combat power and lethality, improve troop survivability and give commanders real-time intelligence on the modern battlefield.

Col. Danielle Medaglia, UAS Project Manager, highlighted the importance of the Army’s approach.

“The technology across the UAS environment is evolving at a rapid pace,” Medaglia said. “Therefore, in parallel to fielding the next tranche of SRR we are already working on future capabilities, leveraging new mature technology and quickly iterating on Soldier feedback.”

“Continuous iteration and integration of new technology, multi-vendor awards and continuous competition ensures we can field the most capable and cost effective UAS, at scale, that aligns with Soldier needs.”

SRR systems are integral to modern warfare. Equipped with advanced sensors, these SUAS provide real-time intelligence, reconnaissance, and target acquisition, empowering commanders with swift decision-making capabilities. Acting as force multipliers, they enable precise fires, support ground operations with timely information, enhance operational flexibility, and crucially, improve troop survivability by detecting threats and identifying safe routes.

Equipping of Next-Generation SUAS Capabilities

The Army continues to use a multi-vendor approach to drive competition and deliver technology at the speed of relevance.

“The rapid deployment of Tranche 2 SUAS to our combat teams is a testament to our commitment to providing Soldiers with the most advanced tools available,” said Brig. Gen. David Phillips, Program Executive Officer, Aviation. “These systems are not just about technology; they are about enhancing our operational capabilities and ensuring the safety and effectiveness of our troops on the ground.”

In April, PEO Aviation’s UAS Project Office responded to an urgent request to deploy Tranche 2 SUAS to the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division in support of their rotation at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Johnson, Louisiana.

Demonstrating the Army’s ability to rapidly equip its forces, Skydio X10D systems were delivered to the 1st Brigade Combat Team under the Army’s Transforming in Contact 2.0 initiative within one month of the request. Additionally, Teal Drones’ Black Widow system is preparing to field. Both Skydio and Teal will support Army Transforming in Contact brigades in developing and refining tactics, techniques and procedures for employing networked reconnaissance and surveillance systems against emerging battlefield threats.

The Army’s Vision for the Future of SRR

The deployment and evaluation of these SUAS are part of a larger Army initiative focused on Transforming in Contact — evaluating uncrewed aircraft systems and aligning personnel and tactics with new technologies. The Tranche 2 system is built upon Soldier feedback with improvements such as enhanced autonomy, a new ground control station and modular architecture.

The Army remains steadfast in its mission to strengthen Soldier lethality, creating a force that can dominate in large-scale combat operations across multiple domains.

“The modern battlefield is changing. I think we’ve seen that,” said Gen. Randy George, Chief of Staff of the Army, during a recent interview. “We’ve learned a lot over the last year and a half with our transformation in contact. So, this is bottom-up innovation that we know we need, and we know we’ve been watching what’s happening on the modern battlefield.”

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SIG Advanced Concepts

Friday, June 20th, 2025

With the advent of a new business element named SIG Advanced Concepts, SIG SAUER has expanded their efforts to integrate their core capabilities into unmanned systems. Preferring to remain platform agnostic, they will introduce non-lethal through lethal and ISR capabilities into existing drone and other robotic systems. These are commonly referred to collectively as unmanned system or UXS where the “X” could be an Air, Ground, or Underwater system.

SIG’s goal is to work with the customer and integrate with their existing infrastructure, utilizing existing UXS, communications, and controllers. Concentrating on balancing payload versus desired effect and flight time, they optimize the customer’s drone’s configuration. Lessons learned in operational deployments of UXS are constantly applied to the development effort.

Additionally, they are training both new and existing drone operators into how to use these newly integrated systems, from basic skills all the way to the most advanced, complex operations. After mastering how to fly with the new payload, students use milsim and paint systems during the train up period before transitioning to live fire scenarios with drone borne firearms.

Look for more details soon.

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Silvus Technologies StreamCaster LITE 5200 Added to DIU Blue UAS Framework Delivering Powerful MANET Radio Performance for Leading-Edge Unmanned Systems

Friday, June 20th, 2025

Expands Silvus’ Portfolio of NDAA Compliant MANET Radios for the Blue UAS Ecosystem

· Built for unmanned systems operating at the tactical edge, Silvus’ StreamCaster LITE 5200 (SL5200) delivers optimized power, high-bandwidth throughput, and advanced mesh-networking performance in an ultra-low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) OEM MANET radio module form factor.

· SL5200 joins the SC4200EP and SL4200 MANET radios on the Blue UAS Framework – designated by DIU as NDAA compliant and approved for use in conjunction with Blue UAS platforms.

Los Angeles, CA – June 19, 2025 – Silvus Technologies, Inc. (“Silvus”), a global leader in advanced wireless networking communication systems, today announced that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), has officially added Silvus’ StreamCaster LITE 5200 (SL5200) OEM Module to the Blue UAS Framework. Delivering powerful MANET radio performance for today’s leading-edge unmanned systems, the SL5200 unifies C2, sensor and telemetry data with communications relay capabilities in an easy to integrate, ultra-low SWaP OEM module form factor.

After undergoing the Blue UAS program’s rigorous evaluation, this certification validates the SL5200 compliance with DoD standards for cybersecurity, supply chain integrity and operational reliability. Interoperable and NDAA compliant, the SL5200 has been approved for use in conjunction with Blue UAS platforms.

The SL5200 joins the StreamCaster SC4200EP and StreamCaster LITE SL4200 MANET radios on the Blue UAS Framework – exemplifying Silvus’ commitment to delivering robust, secure, and reliable C2 and mesh networked communications solutions for unmanned operations across any domain.

“Silvus continues to push the boundaries of mesh networking for mission-critical unmanned systems applications,” said Jimi Henderson, VP of Sales, Silvus Technologies. “With all three of our latest StreamCaster MANET radios now on the Blue UAS Framework – we’re proud to lead the way in secure, resilient communications technology for unmanned systems developers.”

SL5200: Blue UAS Framework Certified. The Power To Perform

Compact and powerfully versatile, the SL5200 delivers class-leading power, range, and tactical mobility with up to 2 Watts output power (4W effective power, thanks to TX Eigen-Beamforming), and 100 Mbps data rate for bi-directional C2, video, sensor and telemetry data communications in one self-contained OEM Module.

Featuring an ultra-low SWaP profile (52g), with multiple I/O interface options (Ethernet, USB, RS232), the SL5200 is designed for seamless integration into leading-edge unmanned systems, loitering munitions, and other SWaP constrained embedded applications. Systems operators can now experience Group 2 UAV level radio performance in a compact form factor engineered for Group 1 sized platforms.

At the heart of every StreamCaster MANET radio is Silvus’ battle-proven MN-MIMO waveform, that creates a self-forming and adaptive mesh network – capable of linking hundreds of nodes with unmatched range, throughput, EW resiliency and scalability. With the SL5200, operators can connect multiple UAVs, UGVs, USVs, sensors, personnel, and manned/unmanned platforms, to actualize a common operating picture through one massively scalable mesh network. The SL5200 is seamlessly compatible with 4000-series StreamCaster MANET radios, ensuring interoperability across a diverse range of applications.

In addition to AES256 and FIPS 140-3 encryption for secure operations, the SL5200 provides available access to Silvus’ Spectrum Dominance – an expansive suite of LPI/LPD and Anti-Jamming resiliency capabilities. Silvus is the only tactical MANET radio provider that delivers Spectrum Dominance secure and protected communications in complex, congested and contested environments, without sacrificing performance.

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UK MOD Signs Protector Support Contract with GA-ASI

Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

SAN DIEGO – 09 June 2025 – The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has signed a support and sustainment contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for logistics and maintenance of the Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system. The contract — known as the UK Protector Availability and Support Solution or UK PASS — will provide ongoing support for the new Protector RPA systems supplied by GA-ASI and now being operated by the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF). The Protector RPA is based on GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SkyGuardian®.

UK PASS is a Direct Commercial Sale contract and includes support for the Protector program’s RPA, the Certifiable Ground Control Stations and the Synthetic Training Systems.

“This contract marks an essential milestone in the fielding of the Protector RPA system for the RAF,” said Chris Dusseault, Vice President of MQ-9B in Europe. “With the UK PASS contract in place, we can now transition from the test and development phase of the program to training the RAF flight crews for operations.”

UK PASS is part of GA-ASI’s SkyGuardian Global Support Solutions (SGSS), which provides support for the entire MQ-9B customer base. SGSS is a shared Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) model, with resources such as labor, material, and overhead for maintenance, supply management, and other support functions required to sustain the RPA system, pooled together for use by the entire customer base. This approach provides efficiencies and a lower cost for customers.

“The awarding of the PASS contract marks three years of intensive work between GA-ASI and UK MOD multidisciplinary teams to turn a concept in to a reality. This has generated a first-in class sustainment solution for the Royal Air Force Protector fleet, that exploits contractor owned inventory from a global common spares pool. This contract differs from a traditional spares and repairs contract, achieving economies of scale via a multi-customer common operating model,” said Group Captain Rich Cameron – Uncrewed Air System 3 Team Leader.

GA-ASI’s MQ-9B is the world’s most advanced RPA system, delivering exceptionally long endurance and range. MQ-9B includes the SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian® models, with multiple deliveries made to the U.K.’s Royal Air Force (Protector), as well as orders from Canada, Poland, the Japan Coast Guard, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Taiwan, India, and the U.S. Air Force in support of the Special Operations Command. MQ-9B has also supported various U.S. Navy exercises, including Northern Edge, Integrated Battle Problem, and Group Sail.

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