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February 16, 2026
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Ukraine Expands Digital Market for Ground Robots

Ukraine has expanded its DOT Chain Defence digital marketplace to allow frontline units to directly procure ground robotic systems. Previously limited to specific programs, unmanned ground vehicles for evacuation,...

February 16, 2026
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Europe Launches 500km+ One-Way Drone Project

Defense ministers from Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Poland, and Sweden have signed a letter of intent under the European Long-range Strike Approach (ELSA) to develop a low-cost loitering...

February 16, 2026
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Greek Navy Picks S-100 for FDI Frigates

The Hellenic Navy has acquired Schiebel’s Camcopter S-100 unmanned air systems for deployment aboard its new FDI frigates, beginning with HS Kimon. Additional systems will equip HS Nearchos and...

February 16, 2026
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German-Ukrainian JV to Scale AI Drone Output

US-German autonomy software firm Auterion and Ukraine’s Airlogix have formed Auterion Airlogix Joint Venture GmbH to produce AI-guided unmanned aerial systems. Announced at the Munich Security Conference with senior...

February 12, 2026
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South Korea Develops Long-Endurance ISR Drone

GuRu Wireless, Uniquest Corporation, and Arion are collaborating to develop a drone system capable of sustained ISR missions in South Korea. The initiative integrates Arion’s autonomy software with GuRu’s...

February 11, 2026
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Taiwan, Kratos Test Mighty Hornet IV Drone

Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), in partnership with US-based Kratos, has successfully completed ground testing of the Mighty Hornet IV attack UAV. The evaluation validated...

February 10, 2026
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Armenia Acquires US-Made V-BAT Drones

Armenia has finalized the purchase of US-made V-BAT unmanned aerial systems through the Foreign Military Sales program, marking a deepening defense partnership with Washington. Announced during a high-level US...

February 9, 2026
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US Army Awards Swarmbotics Contract for Robotic Swarm Systems

Swarmbotics AI has been awarded a U.S. Army contract to develop attritable, swarming small unmanned ground vehicles in support of the 1st Cavalry Division. The contract follows the company’s...

February 9, 2026
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Estonia, Latvia, Belgium Field BLAZE Interceptor Drones

Estonia, Latvia, and Belgium have begun taking delivery of BLAZE autonomous interceptor drones developed by Origin Robotics, marking a milestone in European counter-UAS capabilities. Just months after announcing their...

February 9, 2026
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Red Cat Unveils Multi-Role USV With Strike Capability

US defense technology company Red Cat Holdings is accelerating its expansion into maritime autonomy with the development of the V7, an expeditionary unmanned surface vessel designed for long-range kinetic...