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      AerospaceDefenseMilitary TechnologyUnmanned Aerial SystemsProcurement StrategyContract
      4 days ago

      Air Force Showcases MQ-9 Drone's Cost-Effective Missile Capability in Recent Test

      In May 2026, the U.S. Air Force demonstrated the MQ-9 Reaper drone using the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) in a strategic pivot toward affordable aerial defense. This initiative supports a broader $1 billion procurement strategy for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), reflecting a significant move to counter budget constraints and emerging drone threats.

      Artificial IntelligenceDefense & MilitaryUnmanned Aerial SystemsAward
      9 days ago

      XTEND Secures $8.25M European Defense Contract for Advanced Drones

      XTEND has landed an $8.25 million contract from a European defense client for sophisticated autonomous drones. This award, alongside XTEND's upcoming U.S. listing through a merger, signals a growing focus on tactical drone capabilities and expanding market opportunities in defense applications.

      DefenseMilitaryProcurementUnmanned Aerial SystemsEthicsAerial ThreatsContract
      15 days ago

      Air Force Contracts Powerus for Drone Interceptor System Amid Ethical Concerns

      The U.S. Air Force has awarded a contract to Powerus for interceptor drones, marking their first military sale. This procurement emphasizes a shift towards cost-effective defense technologies aimed at countering aerial threats, particularly from Iranian drones, presenting new opportunities for defense contractors in this emerging market.