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Rheinmetall to Supply Leopard 1 Skyranger 35 to Ukraine – Order Value in the Three-Digit Million Euro Range

October 13th, 2025

Rheinmetall is supplying Ukraine with further Skyranger 35 air defence systems based on the Leopard 1. The order is worth a three-digit million Euro figure. The systems are being financed by an EU country as part of the EU’s Windfall Profit Mechanism initiative. The production and integration of the systems will be carried out by Rheinmetall Italia SpA at its headquarters in Rome.

“We are grateful for the trust that Ukraine has placed in us,” said Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall AG. “We would also like to thank the EU country, for the support, which underlines our continued efforts to support Ukraine.”

The Leopard 1 Skyranger 35 combines the mobility and protection of a proven tracked vehicle with the outstanding effectiveness of a cannon-based air defence system. The Skyranger 35 is equipped with a KDG 35/1000 revolver cannon in 35 mm x 228 calibre with a firing rate of 1,000 rounds per minute. It has an effective range of up to 4,000 metres and a high degree of commonality with the Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk 3. Thanks to AHEAD technology, the Skyranger 35 is airburst-capable. In the future, it will also be possible to equip it with modern guided missiles. 

US Army Taps GA-ASI To Add MOSA-EW Capability Onto Gray Eagle UAS

October 13th, 2025

SAN DIEGO – 13 October 2025 – The U.S. Army has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) a new contract to add a C5ISR Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS)-compliant open architecture Electronic Warfare (EW) capability onto the MQ-1C Gray Eagle® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).

This will be the third EW capability that has been integrated into the CMOSS chassis, showing how quickly and easily new plug-and-play capabilities can be integrated into the Gray Eagle platform. Other recent additions include Electronic Attack, Communications Relay, Counter-UAS, and Signals Intelligence.

Gray Eagle’s Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) streamlines the integration of the new EW capability, which leverages previous operational demonstrations and exercises applicable to Gray Eagle Extended Range and Gray Eagle Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) variants. This capability signals a major step forward in the ability to conduct deep sensing in the Pacific while increasing the survivability and lethality of the Gray Eagle at distances relevant in the INDOPACOM Area of Responsibility.

“Persistent, long-endurance, long-range UAS combined with EW means that the U.S. Army division commanders can apply the powerful EW effects of the Gray Eagle to neutralize threats to the maneuver force at a time and location of their choosing,” said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander.

GA-ASI will collaborate with AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) to integrate the company’s SharkCage Expeditionary C5ISR Chassis (ECCv3) onto the platform. Since 2024, GA-ASI and AV have jointly demonstrated a range of capabilities on the Gray Eagle open architecture chassis.

AUSA 25 – 250th Anniversary Pistol by SIG SAUER

October 13th, 2025

SIG SAUER has created a US Army 250th anniversary commemorative MHS pistol. This first article will be presented to the Army during this week’s AUSA meeting.

It features a black nickel finish and heritage walnut grips. This model will be available for sale to the public soon.

Gentex and Anduril Advance Partnership to Deliver AI-Driven EagleEye System

October 13th, 2025

CARBONDALE, PA, October 13, 2025 – Gentex Corporation, a global leader in integrated helmet systems and communications solutions, is proud to announce the advancement of its partnership with Anduril Industries in the development of EagleEye, a next-generation, AI-enabled integrated family of warfighter systems designed to deliver mission command, enhanced situational awareness, and increased survivability directly into the warfighter’s headborne system.

EagleEye builds on the foundation laid by the U.S. Army’s Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC) program, through which Gentex provides advanced helmet and communications integration to support the Army’s mixed-reality command architecture. Representing the next evolution in headborne systems, EagleEye embeds command, control, and AI-driven situational awareness directly within the helmet platform, transforming the protective system into a fully networked node of mission command.

“The SBMC program established the framework for digital mission command by connecting the soldier to the tactical network,” said L.P. Frieder III, President & CEO, Gentex Corporation. “EagleEye expands on that vision by integrating command, control, and AI-driven situational awareness directly into the protective system. The platform is a natural extension of our mission to keep soldiers protected, connected, and fully mission-ready in today’s complex battlespace.”

With decades of experience designing and manufacturing trusted headborne systems for the U.S. Department of Defense and allied forces worldwide, Gentex delivers integrated helmet and communications solutions fielded across multiple U.S. Army and Air Force programs. These systems are engineered to integrate seamlessly with current and emerging platforms, including next-generation Army helmet families.

As part of the EagleEye program, Gentex will contribute the advanced head protection and communications architecture that forms the foundation for the system’s modular mixed-reality platform. The partnership merges Gentex’s expertise in integrated protection, communications, and optical technologies with Anduril’s advanced mission command software, heads-up display (HUD) technologies, and distributed sensing capabilities. Together, these capabilities transform the helmet into an intelligent node of the mission network, reducing weight and cognitive load while enhancing survivability and decision-making for the modern warfighter.

Gentex’s contributions to both SBMC and EagleEye underscore its central role in advancing fully integrated soldier systems. While SBMC established the digital and software backbone of mission command, EagleEye extends that ecosystem by embedding command and control (C2) capability and digital vision technologies directly into the warfighter’s protective gear, effectively bringing the network to the edge and empowering the individual operator.

Gentex will highlight its involvement in the EagleEye program and its broader soldier modernization initiatives during the 2025 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. Visit Gentex Corporation at Booth 8219.

2025 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition

October 13th, 2025

The federal government might be shut down, but AUSA’s annual meeting is in full swing.

DZYNE Expands Dronebuster Line with New Vehicle Kits at AUSA 2025

October 13th, 2025

Autonomous and Manual Kits deliver mobile, layered counter-drone defense, building on 2,500+ systems fielded in over 50 countries


Figure 1 Dronebuster® Vehicle Kits by DZYNE shown with Autonomous Configuration mounted

Washington, D.C. – October 13, 2025 – DZYNE Technologies today unveiled its new Dronebuster® Vehicle Kits at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The expansion of the combat-proven Dronebuster® line brings mobile counter-UAS protection to vehicles, convoys, and infrastructure – extending capabilities already trusted by forces in over 50 countries, with more than 2,500 units fielded worldwide.


Figure 2 Dronebuster Vehicle Kit shown with Autonomous Configuration Mounted

“The Dronebuster® Vehicle Kits are the next step in our integrated family of Counter-UAS systems. They provide operators witha lightweight, affordable CUAS system that detects, tracks, identifies, and mitigates UAS threats. The optional networking capability to enable a broad-area, distributed defense solution that keep operators ahead of the threat,” said George Schwartz, EVP, Products at DZYNE. 

“This launch represents a milestone in DZYNE’s growth,” added Matthew McCue CEO of DZYNE. “We’ve doubled our workforce in Portland this year to meet demand and expandedour Counter-UAS product line – underscoring our role as a leading provider of layered defense solutions.”


Figure 3 Dronebuster Vehicle Kits by DZYNE offered in (2) Configurations

Unlike traditional systems that are heavy, expensive, and slow to deploy, DZYNE’s Vehicle Kits deliver lighter weight, lower cost, readiness in minutes, and flexible autonomous or manual configurations. They can also integrate into mesh networks for scalable, layered defense across wide areas.

Two Configurations Available

DZYNE’s Dronebuster® Vehicle Kits in two powerful configurations designed to meet the evolving needs of mobile defense operations:

The Autonomous Dronebuster® Vehicle Kit delivers round-the-clock automated protection with minimal operator involvement. This system integrates the Dronebuster® 4 Fixed Site, mounted on a precision pan/tilt gimbal, with a fully integrated DTI System and an in-vehicle operator station equipped with TAK-enabled devices. Together, they provide continuous detection, tracking, and identification of UAS threats. Operators can manually select the target, cue the gimbal, and select the mitigation method or automate the kill chain. This is accomplished through a simple point-and-click interface, supported by AI/ML-driven identification technology and a continuously updated drone library. Scalable and adaptable, this configuration is ideal for securing convoys, bases, and critical infrastructure.

The Manual Dronebuster® Vehicle Kit offers maximum flexibility and rapid response capabilities for operators in the field. It features vehicle mounting hardware for seamless DTI System integration, an in-vehicle display providing TAK-enabled situational awareness, and a handheld Dronebuster® 4 for direct, on-the-spot engagement. This configuration ensures real-time drone alerts to operators on the move, delivering clear situational awareness and quick, decisive mitigation of hostile drones. Lightweight and cost-efficient, it is built for rapid deployment and dynamic mission environments.

Technology Backbone

The DTI System detects up to 30 drones simultaneously at 7+ km, differentiates drones and controllers, and assigns unique IDs for friend-or-foe recognition. It delivers spectrum-wide protection (400 MHz–6 GHz) with AI/ML-driven identification. Its passive, zero-emission design provides stealth and precision.

The Dronebuster® 4 Fixed Site, featured in the Autonomous Kit included spoofing and the powerful jamming capability across C2 channels and all GNSS constellations.

Availability

See the new systems at AUSA 2025, Booth 213, Hall A.

For more information on the Dronebuster® product line or to schedule a demo, please contact us at info@dzyne.com

Anduril’s EagleEye Puts Mission Command and AI Directly into the Warfighter’s Helmet

October 13th, 2025

Anduril today unveiled EagleEye, an independently researched and developed, modular, AI-powered family of systems that unifies command and control, digital vision, and survivability within a single, adaptive architecture.

EagleEye is a consequential step toward realizing Anduril’s vision of turning every warrior into a connected node on the battlefield. It consolidates mission planning, perception, and control of unmanned assets into a lightweight system that reduces weight and cognitive load while improving protection.

Anduril is already delivering the Army’s Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC) and Soldier Borne Mission Command–Architecture (SBMC-A) programs. Together, SBMC and SBMC-A form a mixed-reality platform that equips U.S. Army Soldiers with integrated situational awareness, mission planning, and training tools to improve decision-making and mobility. EagleEye builds on these advances, pairing mission command software with a heads-up display (HUD) and helmet-native hardware for balance, protection, and battlefield effectiveness.

“We don’t want to give service members a new tool—we’re giving them a new teammate,” said Palmer Luckey, Anduril’s founder. “The idea of an AI partner embedded in your display has been imagined for decades. EagleEye is the first time it’s real.”

Core Capabilities

Mission Planning

EagleEye enables mission command through a high-resolution, collaborative 3D sand table. Operators can rehearse missions, coordinate movements, and integrate live video feeds pinned to terrain. This creates a shared operational picture before and during the mission.

Enhanced Perception

The HUD enhances the operator’s view by overlaying digital information onto the real world, delivering vital contextual insights. EagleEye includes both an optically transparent daytime HUD and a digital night-vision HUD, each purpose-built for its environment. The system’s advanced approach to blue force tracking enables warfighters to know the precise location of teammates in world space, such as their exact position within a building or on a specific floor, rather than simply appearing as a dot on a 2D map. With Anduril’s Lattice network of distributed sensors, the system fuses real-time feeds from across the battlespace, allowing operators to detect and track threats even when terrain or structures block direct line of sight.

Heightened Survivability

EagleEye provides beyond-full-cut ballistic protection and blast wave mitigation in an ultralightweight shell designed for long wear. Rear- and flank-view sensors expand awareness without distraction. Spatial audio and radio frequency (RF) detection add layers of protection, alerting operators to hidden or immediate threats.

Edge Connectivity

EagleEye consolidates soldier networking and command tools into a body-worn system. Operators can task unmanned aerial vehicles (UAS), call for fires, and control robotic teammates while staying mobile. Lattice mesh networking ensures resilient command and control in denied, degraded, intermittent, or limited (DDIL) environments.

Designed with the Warfighter in Mind, for the Warfighter’s Demands

EagleEye is built from the ground up with ergonomic form factors modular add-ons, and a software-first architecture. Configurations include helmet, visor, and glasses variants. The system balances weight, reduces the bulk of traditional night vision goggles (NVGs), and keeps sensors aligned with the warfighter’s center of gravity. The totality of these attributes make EagleEye a standard-setting technology meant to perform to the requirements of military operations.

By partnering with commercial leaders such as Meta, OSI, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and Gentex Corporation, who have invested billions in augmented reality, rugged eyewear, compute, sensing, and ballistic helmets, Anduril brings proven technology directly into defense. This approach lowers cost, accelerates development, and ensures a path to continuous upgrade.
EagleEye equips dismounted operators with the ability to plan, fight, and survive while connected to every asset in the battlespace. As part of the Lattice ecosystem, EagleEye ensures persistent connectivity and control in any environment.

Oak Grove Technologies’ UxS Store Is Now Open

October 13th, 2025

Oak Grove Technologies’ new UxS Shopify storefront is open, featuring tactical drone equipment, Chimera kits, and mission-ready parts built for real-world operations.

Engineered by industry professionals for defense, security, and tactical applications, because reliability and performance aren’t optional.

Explore the full lineup: www.oakgrovex.com