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May 12, 2026
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Swedish Firm Funds Drone Startups

Swedish investment firm Front Ventures has raised 5 million euros to invest in Ukrainian and Nordic defense startups developing battlefield-tested drones, software, and communications systems. The oversubscribed funding round...

May 11, 2026
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Japan Orders 300 Domestic UAVs

Japan’s Terra Drone Corporation has received a defense contract to produce 300 general-purpose training UAVs for the country’s military procurement agency. The deal highlights the company’s expansion into the...

May 11, 2026
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Akinci Drone Range Expanded by EDGE

The Bayraktar Akinci UAV developed by Baykar will be equipped with Al Tariq precision-guided munitions under a new partnership with EDGE. The integration effort is intended to enhance the...

May 7, 2026
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New Stealth Swarm Drones Unveiled

ADE has showcased its emerging concept for low-cost attritable stealth swarm drones aimed at future high-intensity combat operations requiring autonomous and coordinated unmanned systems. The drones are designed to...

May 6, 2026
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US Troops Conduct UGV Training With HDT

HDT Robotics has deployed its Hunter WOLF UGV in training activities alongside the US Army 10th Mountain Division to assess robotic battlefield support capabilities. The unmanned system is designed...

May 5, 2026
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ULTRA Turbo UAV Contract Awarded

DZYNE Technologies has secured a multi-million-dollar deal with the US Air Force Research Laboratory to supply three ULTRA Turbo UAV systems. Designed for extended missions, the platform combines long...

May 3, 2026
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MALE UAV Proposal for Tri-Service

The AeroForce X UAV, jointly developed by Dynamatic Technologies and Aerodata AG, is being proposed for India’s large-scale MALE drone acquisition program. The platform stands out due to its...

May 3, 2026
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1-Ton UAV Targets Armed ISR Missions

Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace is scaling its Kaalbhairav UAV into a MALE-class platform capable of carrying larger payloads and performing extended missions. The design retains its efficient aerodynamic...

May 1, 2026
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Textron unveils armed UGV system

Textron Systems and its subsidiary Howe & Howe Technologies have introduced the RIPSAW M1 unmanned ground vehicle. Built on a modular open systems architecture, the platform supports rapid upgrades...

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

The US Army has awarded a $20-million contract to Mistral Inc. for the delivery of Thor mini unmanned aerial systems. Developed in collaboration with Elbit Systems subsidiary Fuse, the...