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AV Delivers P550 Autonomous eVTOL UAS for US Army LRR Program

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:32:34 +0000

AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced the successful delivery of its Group 2 P550™ small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) to the U.S. Army as part of the Long-Range Reconnaissance (LRR) program to support training and operations for Transformation in Contact (TiC) brigades. This initial delivery includes multiple P550 systems along with new equipment training and training master trainers to ensure mission readiness and rapid integration into the US Army TiC Brigades and […]

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Shield AI Marks Conclusion of V-BAT Missions in Europe Supporting Border and Emergency Operations

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:52:00 +0000

Shield AI, the deep-tech company building state-of-the-art autonomy software products and aircraft, announced today that its V-BAT unmanned aircraft system (UAS) has been operational in Europe since early June under a contract with Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, and in partnership with Global Sat Tech, to provide a comprehensive border management solution. The aircraft actively supported surveillance and security efforts across thousands of miles of land and maritime borders and played a critical role in emergency response […]

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Quantum Systems’ Vector UAS Added to U.S. DoD’s Blue UAS List

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:47:50 +0000

Quantum Systems, a leader in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aerial intelligence solutions, today announced that its mid-range eVTOL small uncrewed aerial system (sUAS), Vector, has been added to the U.S. Department of Defense’s Blue UAS List. The Blue UAS List, managed by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), recognizes UAS platforms that meet the U.S. government’s most rigorous standards for cybersecurity, supply chain integrity, and operational performance. Vector’s inclusion affirms its field-proven reliability, strategic relevance, and combat credibility while […]

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Skydio Drones Selected by NSPA for Nano UAS Framework Agreement

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:41:37 +0000

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has selected American autonomous drone leader Skydio, alongside its European partner COBBS BELUX BV, as part of a new agreement to supply and support small ISR drones across NATO member nations within the Uncrewed Aerial Systems Support Partnership.  This framework agreement is for the procurement and life cycle support of nano category uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) under 2.5 kg, allowing NATO member nations and partners to acquire high-performance drones that support modern defense, security and tactical […]

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Shield AI’s New V-BAT Passes Operational Evaluation with USCG

Frag Out! Magazine — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 20:35:00 +0000

Shield AI, the deep-tech company developing cutting-edge autonomy software and next-generation defense aircraft, announced that its new V-BAT 5.3 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) has successfully completed Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) with the U.S. Coast Guard. The V-BAT passed the operational test by scoring 100% on all Key Performance Parameters and Key System Attributes aboard Coast Guard Cutter Midgett over the course of four days of flight tests. This milestone clears the way for full deployment under a $198 million […]

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GA-ASI MQ-9B SkyGuardians for Denmark

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:26:00 +0000

Denmark and the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) have announced the procurement of four MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. The purchase includes three Certified Ground Control Stations. Denmark joins a growing list of European countries that have selected MQ-9B for its multi-domain capabilities with exceptionally long range and endurance. The platform provides pole-to-pole satellite control and de-icing capabilities to enable missions in the harsh conditions of the Arctic in support of Denmark […]

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Major step towards BAE Systems low-cost Uncrewed Air System launched munitions

Frag Out! Magazine — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:14:43 +0000

For the first time, BAE Systems has launched a precision munition from a multi-rotor Uncrewed Air System (UAS) and successfully destroyed both air and ground targets during trials in the US. This marks a major step forward in the development of a low-cost strike and counter UAS option for frontline troops. The launch of munitions upgraded with BAE Systems’ APKWS® laser-guidance kit from a TRV-150, a modified version of the BAE Systems’ Malloy T-150, marks the first air to air […]

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Norway Selects Skydio X10D Autonomous Drones

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:24:16 +0000

Skydio, the leading Western drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, has been awarded an initial tender totaling 101 million Norwegian Kroner (approximately $9.4M USD) to supply autonomous small uncrewed aerial systems (sUAS) to the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Defence. In partnership with Oskar Pedersen AS, a Norwegian defense and security product supplier, the company has begun delivering X10D systems to the Norwegian Armed Forces. “Norway has been at the forefront of adopting advanced technology for defense, and we’re […]

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Shield AI V-BAT Selected by Netherlands Ministry of Defence to Equip Navy and Marine Corps

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:18:39 +0000

Shield AI, the deep-tech company building state-of-the-art autonomy software products and defense aircraft, today announced that the Netherlands Ministry of Defence has procured eight V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems to enhance maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations for the Royal Netherlands Navy and Marine Corps. The deal was publicly announced at the Maritime Uncrewed event hosted by the Royal Netherlands Navy in Den Helder, where officials highlighted the V-BAT acquisition as part of a broader effort to modernize the force. […]

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AV’s Wildcat Reaches Key Milestones in DARPA’s ANCILLARY Program’s EVADE Demonstration

Frag Out! Magazine — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:30:00 +0000

AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV) announced today that its Wildcat uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) has achieved a series of development milestones in support of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Early VTOL Aircraft Demonstration (EVADE). Wildcat has successfully completed VTOL-to-forward-flight transitions, validated its core flight and propulsion systems, and begun integrating critical mission payloads—demonstrating rapid progress toward an operationally relevant capability. Wildcat is a Group 3, tail-sitting vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft designed for launch and recovery from […]

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Teledyne FLIR’s Black Hornet 4 Nano-Drone Approved for DUI Blue UAS List

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:48:16 +0000

Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), announced that its Black Hornet® 4 Personal Reconnaissance System has successfully completed the required NDAA and cyber security verification process and been approved for the Blue UAS List with an Authority to Operate. Led by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), Blue UAS vets and verifies commercial drone technology for the Department of Defense and U.S. government. The Blue UAS List gives users access to a wide range of drone systems that […]

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France signs framework agreement for Airbus VSR700

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:35:47 +0000

Sébastien Lecornu, the French Minister for the Armed Forces has signed a framework agreement with Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters and Marie-Laure Bourgeois, Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing of Naval Group for the future acquisition of the Systèmes de Drone Aérien pour la Marine (SDAM: uncrewed aerial systems for the Navy). The agreement also paves the way for cooperation with other nations via government to government agreements. “This framework agreement is a key milestone for the VSR700 programme. […]

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First Airbus SIRTAP prototype ready to start ground tests

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:05:09 +0000

The assembly of the first SIRTAP prototype – Airbus’ high-performance tactical uncrewed aerial system – has concluded and the aircraft is ready to start the ground-tests campaign at the Airbus Defence and Space facilities in Getafe, Spain. The ground testing – comprising structural evaluations, main-systems components and software testing – is due to take place over the next months and will finish with the maiden flight, scheduled by the end of 2025 at Spain’s National Institute of Aerospace Technology’s (INTA’s) […]

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Airbus and Quantum Systems work on ecosystem for aerial reconnaissance

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:10:58 +0000

At the start of the Paris Air Show 2025, Quantum Systems and Airbus Defence and Space have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their strategic cooperation. Both companies are working together on solutions to seamlessly integrate tactical aerial reconnaissance in particular into modern command and information systems. Strengthening Europe’s sovereignty: Airbus and Quantum Systems work on ecosystem for aerial reconnaissance. The focus of these efforts is on quickly and effectively strengthening the capabilities of the armed forces while […]

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Saab and General Atomics develop unmanned airborne early warning solution

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:02:07 +0000

Saab announces a strategic cooperation with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems relating to the development of an Unmanned Airborne Early Warning (UAEW) solution. The solution will be based on General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ unmanned aerial system MQ-9B. The collaboration combines Saab’s renowned expertise in AEW&C systems with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems’ leading unmanned aircraft systems technology. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems will integrate Saab’s AEW sensors with their unmanned MQ-9B-platform. The new capability will deliver persistent surveillance and situational awareness by providing […]

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MBDA ONE WAY EFFECTOR

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:01:39 +0000

At the 2025 Paris Air Show, MBDA is presenting ONE WAY EFFECTOR. Development of this sovereign long-range solution is taking place through an innovative production setup, in partnership with a drone manufacturer and industry players, notably from the automotive sector. ONE WAY EFFECTOR represents a trade-off between the need for mass and performance at lower cost to meet the challenges faced by armed forces in a high-intensity context. ONE WAY EFFECTOR is a new attrition proposition based on feedback from […]

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GA-ASI PELE Small UAS for International Customers

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:37:55 +0000

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the world leader in unmanned aircraft from the iconic Predator® to the YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, has unveiled a new small uncrewed launched effect with widespread multi-mission capabilities for the global aerospace and defense market. Inspired by Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of powerful natural forces in the Pacific, the Precision Exportable Launched Effect – PELE – is a small, attrition-tolerant, propeller-driven unmanned aircraft designed to extend the sensing and other capabilities of a mothership […]

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Skydio to Supply Advanced American-Made Drones to US State Department

Frag Out! Magazine — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:01:00 +0000

Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, has been awarded a two-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. Department of State (DoS) Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). The contract, valued at up to $74 million, will equip U.S. personnel and partner nations with Skydio X10D small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS), software, training, and ongoing support. Skydio will partner with DoS INL to integrate autonomous drones into existing […]

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Airbus unveils HTeaming modular crewed-uncrewed teaming system

Frag Out! Magazine — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:10:44 +0000

Ahead of the Paris Air Show, Airbus Helicopters has unveiled HTeaming, its brand new modular crewed-uncrewed teaming solution. HTeaming is a range of systems that allows helicopter crews to take full control of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) in flight. The first version of HTeaming can be used as a standalone solution or integrated into a helicopter mission system. During the Paris Air Show, Airbus Helicopters will showcase the standalone solution. It features a tablet for Human-Machine Interface and software to […]

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UK MOD Signs Protector Support Contract with GA-ASI

Frag Out! Magazine — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:47:00 +0000

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 […]

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Smartshooter awarded a $13M U.S. Army contract for SMASH 2000L

Frag Out! Magazine — Thu, 29 May 2025 07:29:26 +0000

SMARTSHOOTER, a world-class designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems, is proud to announce that its U.S. subsidiary, SMARTSHOOTER Inc., has received a new order valued at $13M from the U.S. Army for SMASH 2000L fire control systems. The systems will be deployed as part of the Army’s Transformation In Contact (TIC2.0) forces, a specially designated formation for accelerated testing and integration of advanced technologies on the battlefield. SMASH fire control systems have already been acquired and operationally […]

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Dragoon Selects Teledyne FLIR OEM Prism Software for Long-Range Unmanned Platform Prototyping

Frag Out! Magazine — Tue, 20 May 2025 13:50:09 +0000

Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY), today announced Dragoon is using the Prism™ Supervisor and Prism SKR software for its AI-driven object detection, tracking, real-time autonomy flight control, and mission planning capabilities within its long-range unmanned platform prototypes under Project Artemis, a Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) initiative. Project Artemis is a program designed to evaluate and deploy long-range loitering munitions capable of operating in highly contested electromagnetic environments and in large numbers. Dragoon is one of […]

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Patria and ACC Innovation to cooperate on the militarization of a large quadcopter drones to NATO country

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 14 May 2025 15:54:00 +0000

Patria and the Swedish company ACC Innovation have signed a cooperation agreement for the militarization of drones to NATO member country. In the first phase of the collaboration, the companies will develop a military variant of ACC Innovation’s Thunder Wasp GT quadcopter drone, which has a maximum take-off weight of approximately 800 kg. “Patria’s strong background in research and development provides a good foundation for bringing new intelligent features to drone systems. Patria has wide expertise in developing and integrating […]

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SOF WEEK 2025: Teledyne FLIR Defense Unveils Multiple Upgrades to Black Hornet 4

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 07 May 2025 16:03:00 +0000

Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), has announced a number of upgrades to its Black Hornet® 4 Personal Reconnaissance System to further boost operational effectiveness for warfighters. The enhanced features are being showcased at the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week annual conference at the Tampa Convention Center, May 6 to May 8. In development over the past year, the series of improvements include a 50% increase in Black Hornet’s radio communications range from two to three kilometers […]

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SOF WEEK 2025: PDW unveils Attritable Multirotor FPV (AM-FPV)

Frag Out! Magazine — Wed, 07 May 2025 15:30:00 +0000

PDW is Future-Proofing Arsenals with Lethally Affordable Multirotors. The creator of the world’s most mission-versatile sUAS, the C100, is now revolutionizing small drones from a first-person view. Today’s battlefield has become a dizzying display of futuristic technology and old-world brutality. While IEDs and insurgent attacks were hallmarks of past conflicts, modern conflicts have taken new form: signal jammers in trees, electronic warfare FPVs, and homemade flying bombs that can take out thousands. Over the centuries, warfare has evolved from bayonets […]

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