SOUTH AFRICAN COUNTER-DRONE SYSTEM COMPLETES PROOF-OF-CONCEPT TRIALS

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The Centauri TriAD counter-UAS system successfully validated. Pretoria-based military engineering company Centauri Technologies has announced that its TriAD counter-drone system successfully completed integrated, multi-layered C-UAS (counter-unmanned aerial system) capability trials in a vehicle-mounted configuration.   “Our recent trials validated Centauri’s TriAD system, which fuses radar, RF (radio frequency) and electro-optical sensors with AI decision-support to […]

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EMBRAER STRENGTHENS DUTCH DEFENCE PARTNERSHIPS WITH TNO, OPT/NET, AND ILIAS

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Embraer strengthens its defence presence in the Netherlands through new partnerships with TNO, OPT/NET, and ILIAS, focusing on AI, data management, and fleet optimisation technologies. Rotterdam, Netherlands, November 20, 2025 – Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ / B3: EMBJ3) has signed new strategic cooperation agreements with leading Dutch companies TNO, OPT/NET, and ILIAS, advancing its collaboration within […]

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DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DELIVERS THREE DA62 MPP SURVEILLANCE AIRCRAFT TO GREECE

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Greece strengthens its aerial surveillance and emergency response fleet with the arrival of three fully equipped DA62 MPP special mission aircraft. Diamond Aircraft Industries has confirmed the delivery of three DA62 MPP (Multi-Purpose Platform) aircraft to the Greek Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection. The handover, completed in October and announced from Wiener Neustadt […]

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MOROCCO ORDERS TEN AIRBUS H225M HELICOPTERS

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Royal Moroccan Air Force selects the H225M to replace its long-serving Puma fleet, strengthening its combat search and rescue capability. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 18 November 2025: The Kingdom of Morocco has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for ten H225M helicopters, marking a significant modernisation of the Royal Moroccan Air Force fleet. The […]

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EMBRAER EXPANDS A‑29 SUPER TUCANO TO COUNTER UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS

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Embraer is equipping its A‑29 Super Tucano with new sensors, datalinks and weapons to enable counter‑UAS operations affordably for both current and future operators. Manufacturer Embraer is adapting its A‑29 Super Tucano turboprop for counter‑UAS missions, integrating new sensors and weapons to provide current and future operators with an affordable unmanned aerial systems defence option.   São José dos Campos, Brazil – […]

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THE MILKOR 380 UAV: SOUTH AFRICAN INNOVATION TAKES FLIGHT AHEAD OF G20 SUMMIT

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PRETORIA — As South Africa prepares to host next month’s G20 Summit in Johannesburg, Milkor (Pty) Ltd. is showcasing the Milkor 380 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) platform that underscores the nation’s growing capabilities in aerospace technology. Designed to enhance security, surveillance, and operational efficiency, the Milkor 380 exemplifies South Africa’s commitment […]

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KRATOS TO ACQUIRE ISRAEL-BASED ORBIT TECHNOLOGIES LTD FOR $356.3 MILLION

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DIEGO — 04 November 2025 — Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a technology company serving defence, national security, and global markets, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the ordinary shares of Israel-based Orbit Technologies Ltd (ORBI.TA) for $356.3 million. The acquisition is expected to be funded from cash on Kratos’ […]

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DRONESHIELD RELEASES COUNTER-DRONE GUIDELINES FOR CIVIL AIRPORTS

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Sydney, 28 October 2025 — Counter-drone technology specialist DroneShield has published a new white paper titled “Best Practices for Counter-Drone Deployment at Civil Airports,” addressing the rising threat of unauthorised drones in aviation environments. The company has also announced a partnership with SRI Group, an aviation security consultancy, to deliver independent Counter-UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) […]

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TEXTRON AVIATION DEFENCE TO BUILD BEECHCRAFT M-346N IN WICHITA IF AWARDED U.S. NAVY JET TRAINER CONTRACT

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WICHITA, Kansas, 28 October 2025 — Textron Aviation Defense LLC, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has announced plans to assemble the Beechcraft M-346N advanced jet trainer at its east campus in Wichita, Kansas, should it secure the U.S. Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) contract. The decision underscores both Textron’s deep aviation heritage and […]

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KRATOS AND KAI PARTNER TO ADVANCE MANNED-UNMANNED TEAMING

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San Diego, 27 October 2025 — Kratos Defence & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS) has announced a strategic partnership with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) aimed at accelerating the development of Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) technologies. The collaboration will integrate Kratos’ expertise in affordable, high-performance tactical unmanned aerial systems—such as the XQ-58A Valkyrie, Mako, and Tactical Firejet—with […]

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