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May 5, 2026
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DZYNE lands USAF unmanned aircraft deal

DZYNE Technologies has received a multi-million-dollar contract from the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to deliver three ULTRA Turbo unmanned aircraft, accelerating the platform’s transition into operational Group...

May 4, 2026
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Japan, India partner on AI drone project

Japan and India have initiated collaboration on next-generation unmanned aircraft systems capable of autonomous decision-making even in disconnected or jammed environments. The partnership is being led by Tokyo-based Digital...

May 3, 2026
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AeroForce X UAV pitched for tri-service

Dynamatic Technologies and Aerodata AG are jointly developing the AeroForce X MALE UAV for India’s tri-service requirement. The program emphasizes sovereign control over source code and design, enabling independent...

May 3, 2026
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Flying Wedge unveils Kaalbhairav UAV

Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace is developing a 1-ton MALE variant of its Kaalbhairav UAV, capable of operating at altitudes up to 20,000 feet. The platform features a twin-boom,...

May 1, 2026
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Textron unveils armed UGV system

Textron Systems and Howe & Howe have introduced the RIPSAW M1 unmanned ground vehicle, designed for modern battlefield operations. Built on a modular open systems architecture, the platform allows...

April 30, 2026
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US Army buys Thor multi-mission drones

The US Army has awarded Mistral a $20 million contract to deliver Thor mini unmanned aerial systems, developed in collaboration with Elbit Systems subsidiary Fuse. The Group 2 UAV...

April 29, 2026
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Terra Drone backs Ukraine interceptor growth

Terra Drone is investing to expand production of the Terra A-series interceptor drones developed in Ukraine. The program combines Ukraine’s rapid development capabilities with international investment to scale manufacturing...

April 28, 2026
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Poland tests AI drone detection, EW systems

Poland has initiated field trials of advanced drone detection technologies under its East Shield program. The system employs seven acoustic reconnaissance platforms that detect and track UAVs by analyzing...

April 24, 2026
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Netherlands, USAF Seal Deal on CCA Drone Wingmen

The partnership between the United States Air Force and Netherlands on Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) represents a significant step in multinational integration of next-generation air combat systems. The initiative...

April 22, 2026
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Anduril, Kraken partner on scalable USV for US Navy

Anduril Industries has partnered with Kraken Technology Group to develop a scalable family of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for the United States Navy. The collaboration emphasizes modular payload integration,...