Month: May 2025
Mystery buyer in Europe orders Australian ‘drone killer’ systems
Electro Optic Systems Holdings (EOS), an Australian defense technology company, announced it has secured a €31 million (approx. A$53 million) order for its Slinger Counter-Drone Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) from a European naval integrator. According to a statement by EOS, the new order represents the largest to date for the Slinger platform and marks the…
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Greece adopts V-BAT drone after Ukrainian combat success
The Hellenic Armed Forces have officially integrated their first V-BAT unmanned aerial systems. The announcement came during a ceremony on May 14 attended by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Minister of Defense Nikos Dendias, alongside top military leadership. The V-BAT, manufactured by U.S.-based Shield AI, was handed over to the Supreme Military Command of the…
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Ukrainian Army approves flame-throwing robot
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has officially approved the use of the domestically developed KRAMPUS mobile flamethrower strike drone by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The system, designed for frontline operations, combines mobility, autonomy, and firepower in a compact and stealth-capable form. According to a statement from the Ministry, KRAMPUS features a low-profile, tracked chassis…
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US startup launches turbojet strike drone
Cummings Aerospace, a U.S. defense firm based in Huntsville, Alabama, has introduced a new line of loitering munitions that could reshape battlefield tactics. In a recent episode of The Merge podcast, company founder and CEO Sheila Cummings revealed key details about the Hellhound S3—a lightweight, jet-powered kamikaze drone designed for rapid, precision strikes. According to…
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IDV launches new armored vehicle for land warfare
IVECO Defence Vehicles (IDV) has unveiled a new addition to its tactical armored vehicle lineup—the SUPERAV Land. Built on the proven foundation of the amphibious SUPERAV platform, the new variant is designed specifically for terrestrial operations, with enhanced mobility, survivability, and mission adaptability. In a post on its official social media account, IVECO said: “Following…
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Kyiv seeks deeper defense ties with Raytheon
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov held a high-level meeting with senior executives from U.S. defense contractor Raytheon on May 19, focusing on expanding collaboration in air and missile defense systems, particularly the Patriot platform. In a statement released after the talks, Umerov said he had a “productive meeting” with Joseph DeAntona, Raytheon’s Vice President for…
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Ukraine hits Russian spy radar in Black Sea strike
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has carried out a targeted drone strike on Russian radar and supply facilities located on captured gas extraction platforms in the Black Sea. According to Oboronka, the complex attack involved both aerial and maritime drones operated by the 13th Main Directorate of the SBU’s Military Counterintelligence Department. In a statement, the…
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Massive US spy drone returns to Black Sea patrols
After a long pause, the U.S. Air Force has resumed high-altitude drone reconnaissance flights over the Black Sea. On May 17, a massive Northrop Grumman RQ-4B Global Hawk, operating under the callsign FORTE 10, was spotted conducting surveillance operations along the Romanian coastline. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) departed from NATO’s Sigonella Air Base in…
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US Army tests drone blood resupply in Lithuania
A U.S. Army drone dropped simulated blood onto a battlefield on May 15, during a Swift Response 2025 demonstration at the Pabrade Training Area in Lithuania. The TRV-150 drone was used to showcase aerial resupply capabilities for delivering life-saving Class VIII medical supplies directly to front-line positions. The demonstration occurred within the framework of DEFENDER…
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Senator Graham: Putin’s games must end
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has announced a renewed legislative push aimed at increasing economic pressure on Russia, warning that Moscow’s actions are escalating tensions and threatening global security. “Putin’s Russia is playing games and this needs to stop,” Graham said on May 15, during a press briefing held alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio on…
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