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January 15, 2026
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Trust Automation Wins $490M US Air Force Drone Contract

The US Air Force has awarded Trust Automation a contract worth up to $490 million to advance its unmanned and counter-unmanned aerial system (UAS/C-UAS) capabilities, reflecting the growing need...

January 14, 2026
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Textron Reveals Fifth-Gen USV With Double Payload

Textron Systems has unveiled a fifth-generation Multi-Mission Unmanned Surface Vessel (MMUSV), expanding its portfolio of autonomous naval platforms designed for high-end maritime operations. The latest iteration reflects growing naval...

January 13, 2026
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Cyprus Takes Delivery of H-10 Poseidon Surveillance Drones

The Cyprus National Guard has officially inducted two H-10 Poseidon unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into service, according to local media reports. The surveillance drones are produced by Cypriot defense...

January 13, 2026
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HII Expands UK Facility to Boost Underwater Drone Output

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has significantly expanded its unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) facility in Portchester, United Kingdom, doubling the site’s footprint to meet rising demand for advanced autonomous maritime...

January 13, 2026
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Germany Orders Eight MQ-9B Drones for Maritime ISR

The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) has approved the acquisition of eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aerial systems (UAS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, marking a major upgrade to the German...

January 9, 2026
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HII Completes Initial Lionfish Drone Production for Navy

HII has completed the base-year production of its Lionfish small unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) for the US Navy, marking a key milestone in the service’s effort to expand autonomous...

January 9, 2026
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US Marine Corps Moves Ahead With Loyal Wingman Drone

The US Marine Corps has formally entered the loyal wingman competition, selecting Northrop Grumman and Kratos to develop its first Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The move marks a significant...

January 9, 2026
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Mach Industries Unveils Dart Counter-Drone Weapon

Mach Industries has unveiled Dart, a next-generation counter-drone system designed to defeat Group 1–3 unmanned aerial threats, ranging from individual quadcopters to coordinated drone swarms. Developed by the California-based...

January 8, 2026
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Exail Wins Two New Contracts for DriX H-9 USV

French defense and robotics firm Exail has secured two new contracts for its DriX H-9 autonomous surface vessel (ASV), strengthening the platform’s role in maritime defense and hydrographic operations....

January 8, 2026
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New Combat Ground Robot Deployed to Ukraine Frontline

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has officially approved a new unmanned ground combat robot for operational deployment, reinforcing Kyiv’s push to reduce troop exposure in high-intensity combat zones. The system,...