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February 16, 2026
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Ground Robots Go on Sale in Ukraine

Ukrainian forces can now directly procure ground robotic systems through the DOT Chain Defence online marketplace, broadening access to automation technologies. Initially piloted with limited brigades, the platform rapidly...

February 16, 2026
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EU States Start Long-Range Drone Program

Six European nations have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on a cost-effective loitering munition capable of striking targets beyond 500 kilometers. The ELSA initiative envisions a scalable...

February 16, 2026
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Camcopter S-100 Heads to Greek Navy

Greece’s Hellenic Navy has selected Schiebel’s Camcopter S-100 UAS for its new FDI frigates, beginning with HS Kimon. The VTOL drone can conduct day-and-night missions in adverse weather and...

February 16, 2026
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Joint Venture Boosts AI Drone Output

Auterion and Airlogix have launched a Germany-based joint venture to manufacture autonomous unmanned aerial systems for Ukraine. Announced at the Munich Security Conference, the initiative merges Ukrainian combat experience...

February 12, 2026
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Korea Plans Persistent ISR Drone

A trilateral collaboration between US-based GuRu Wireless, South Korea’s Uniquest, and UK firm Arion aims to overcome endurance limits of battery-powered small drones. By combining wireless power transmission and...

February 11, 2026
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Mighty Hornet IV Attack Drone Tested

Kratos and Taiwan’s NCSIST have confirmed successful system validation of the Mighty Hornet IV unmanned aircraft, integrating Taiwanese mission payloads onto the platform. The test establishes a baseline for...

February 10, 2026
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US V-BAT Drones Boost Armenia Military

Yerevan has taken a concrete step toward deepening military cooperation with Washington by procuring Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft via the US Foreign Military Sales framework. The ISR-focused drone,...

February 9, 2026
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New Red Cat USV Adds Stand-Off Strike

Red Cat Holdings has unveiled the V7 unmanned surface vessel, reinforcing its strategic push into autonomous maritime strike systems. Produced by its Blue Ops division, the 26-foot USV is...

February 9, 2026
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US Army Swarming Ground Robots Contract

The US Army’s contract with Swarmbotics AI reflects growing institutional support for autonomous, swarm-enabled ground systems. By prioritizing attritable sUGVs that can operate cooperatively with minimal human control, the...

February 9, 2026
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First BLAZE Autonomous Drones Reach Europe

NATO members Estonia, Latvia, and Belgium have started integrating Origin Robotics’ BLAZE interceptor drones into their defense architectures, marking a milestone in European autonomous counter-UAS deployment. The Latvian-designed system,...