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April 21, 2026
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V-BAT drone targets US Navy ISR contracts

Shield AI is participating in a US Navy ISR program valued at up to $800 million using its V-BAT VTOL unmanned system. Designed for persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance...

April 21, 2026
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K3 Scout unmanned vessel enters production

Rheinmetall has initiated serial production of the Kraken K3 Scout unmanned surface vessel through its joint venture Rheinmetall Kraken GmbH. Built at Blohm+Voss, the platform features autonomous and remote...

April 18, 2026
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Tata builds next-gen defence UGV

Tata Advanced Systems Limited has developed an advanced unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) with a payload capacity of up to 1,000 kg and hybrid-electric propulsion. It supports multiple modes including...

April 17, 2026
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Netherlands invests $293M Ukraine drone production

The Netherlands has committed €248 million to joint drone production with Ukraine under the “Build with Ukraine” initiative. The program enables Ukrainian defense firms to establish production in NATO...

April 17, 2026
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DeltaQuad expands Baltic drone presence via pact

DeltaQuad has partnered with Meridein Group OÜ to expand deployment of its Evo VTOL drones across the Baltic region. The DeltaQuad Evo offers a 270 km range, 4.5-hour endurance,...

April 17, 2026
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Dynamatic plans 2-ton Super-Cheel MALE UAV

Dynamatic Technologies is developing the Super-Cheel, a 2-tonne-class Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial system. Designed for ISR missions, the platform is expected to deliver up to 30...

April 16, 2026
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US Army boosts Gray Eagle with ELINT upgrade

The United States Army has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems a contract to upgrade the MQ-1C Gray Eagle ER with advanced electronic intelligence capabilities. The enhancement will enable detection...

April 16, 2026
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ARX Robotics to supply GEREON UGVs to UK Army

ARX Robotics has secured a contract to supply GEREON unmanned ground vehicles to the British Army. The platform supports logistics, surveillance, and casualty evacuation, with a payload capacity of...

April 13, 2026
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UK Procures Skyhammer Jet Drone Interceptor

The UK Ministry of Defence’s contract with Cambridge Aerospace for the Skyhammer air defense system marks a significant step in counter-drone and short-range air defense capabilities. Designed as a...

April 10, 2026
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France Buys More S-100 Drones for Frigates

The French Navy has expanded its unmanned capabilities by ordering additional Camcopter S-100 systems from Schiebel. Integrated onto FREMM frigates by Naval Group, these rotary-wing drones enhance maritime ISR...