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February 5, 2026
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Milrem Robotics, EOS Partner to Boost UGV Capabilities

Estonian defense technology firm Milrem Robotics has signed a teaming agreement with Australia’s EOS Defence Systems to jointly advance unmanned ground vehicle capabilities and combat autonomy solutions. The partnership...

February 4, 2026
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French Navy Procures Aliaca VTOL Unmanned System From Airbus

France has selected the Aliaca VTOL uncrewed aerial system, placing the order through Survey Copter, an Airbus Helicopters subsidiary, to enhance naval surveillance and situational awareness. Designated SMDM, the...

February 4, 2026
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Ukrainian Forces Field Autonomous UGV With Indirect Grenade Capability

A joint effort between Frontline Robotics and BUREVII has resulted in a new robotic unmanned ground vehicle aimed at improving Ukraine’s frontline firepower and survivability. Named ARDAL, the mobile...

February 3, 2026
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Switzerland Buys Black Hornet Nano Drones from Teledyne FLIR

Teledyne FLIR Defense has been awarded a $17.5-million contract to deliver large quantities of its Black Hornet 4 nano unmanned aerial systems to Switzerland. The acquisition will enhance the...

February 3, 2026
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Red Cat Secures Black Widow Drone Order from Asia-Pacific

Red Cat Holdings has confirmed that an undisclosed military customer in the Asia-Pacific region has selected its Black Widow small unmanned aircraft system for tactical operations. The company said...

January 31, 2026
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France Develops Fury 120 Interceptor to Counter Shahed

A French small and medium-sized enterprise has developed a high-speed interceptor drone designed to neutralize one-way attack UAVs such as Iran’s Shahed series and their Russian Geran derivatives. Named...

January 30, 2026
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UK Reveals Baby Raptor, Raptor XL High-Speed Interceptors

The United Kingdom is betting on speed and autonomy to counter emerging aerial threats, unveiling two new high-speed interceptor systems designed for rapid and precise engagements. Developed by London...

January 30, 2026
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Israel Unveils World’s First Hybrid Drone Propulsion System

Elbit Systems has begun integrating what it describes as the world’s first “true hybrid” propulsion system into its unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), marking a potential breakthrough in drone endurance...

January 29, 2026
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Indian Army Inducts Shield AI V-BAT Drones With AI Software

India has selected Shield AI to supply V-BAT unmanned aerial systems to the Indian Army, marking a significant step in the service’s adoption of AI-enabled autonomous drone technologies. The...

January 29, 2026
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Japan Deploys Torpedo-Launched UUV for Undersea Defense

Japan has taken another step toward strengthening its undersea warfare and maritime defense capabilities with the induction of a new unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) into the fleet of the...