Germany Expands Armored Vehicle Fleet with New Contracts On October 15, the budget committee of Germany's Bundestag sanctioned funding for the acquisition of two categories...

Introduction of the OmniRaider: Advancements in VTOL UAS Technology Overview of the OmniRaider At AUSA 2025 in Washington, D.C., Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), in collaboration with its subsidiary BlueBird Aero Systems and U.S. partner AEVEX Aerospace, officially unveiled the OmniRaider—the American adaptation of the ThunderB-Next Generation Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Key Features and Specifications The OmniRaider represents a significant advancement in Group 3 DOW VTOL UAS technology. Manufactured entirely in the United States by AEVEX Aerospace, based in Tampa, this platform showcases several notable characteristics: Maximum Take-Off Weight: 110 lbs Payload Capacity: Over 20 lbs in a multi-payload configuration, facilitating simultaneous mission execution. Endurance: 12–14 hours, enabling extensive operational periods without refueling. Range: 100...

Strategic Partnership Between GA-ASI and Hanwha Aerospace on GE STOL UAS Overview of the Agreement On October 14, 2025, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Hanwha Aerospace, a prominent South Korean defense manufacturing firm, established a robust partnership aimed at co-developing and co-producing the Gray Eagle® Short Takeoff and Landing (GE STOL) unmanned aircraft system (UAS). This collaboration signifies a pivotal evolution in U.S.-Korea defense relations, aiming to transcend conventional alliance frameworks to produce cutting-edge, runway-independent UAS capabilities that enhance operational versatility amid shifting mission requirements. Project Specifications and Timeline The partnership will initiate immediate collaborative efforts, focusing on the design and construction of a production-representative version of the GE STOL. Significant milestones in the program include: Maiden...