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January 30, 2026
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Israel Reveals New Hybrid Drone Power Tech

Elbit Systems is advancing UAV propulsion by adopting Lowental Hybrid’s Native Parallel Hybrid technology, a system designed to combine electric and combustion power in a fully integrated architecture. The...

January 29, 2026
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UUV Boosts Japan’s Undersea Defense Arsenal

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has revealed the introduction of a new UUV, signaling continued investment in unmanned undersea warfare and maritime security capabilities. Designed for launch and recovery...

January 29, 2026
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V-BAT AI Drones Join Indian Army Fleet

The Indian Army’s selection of the V-BAT drone system marks a significant step in integrating AI-enabled autonomy into military operations. Featuring vertical takeoff and landing capability, the platform can...

January 28, 2026
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Sweden Receives GAVIA Underwater Drones

Sweden has received its first batch of GAVIA autonomous underwater vehicles from Teledyne Marine, marking a key milestone in expanding national undersea autonomy. The field-reconfigurable AUVs offer flexible deployment...

January 28, 2026
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Marines Field First NDAA-Ready 3D-Printed Drone

The US Marine Corps has taken a significant step toward autonomous drone production with the introduction of HANX, its first NDAA-compliant 3D-printed unmanned aircraft. Developed internally by the 2nd...

January 28, 2026
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France Delivers Rodeur 330 Drones to Ukraine

Ukraine has begun receiving Rodeur 330 unmanned systems from France’s EOS Technologie as part of efforts to replenish drone inventories and counter Russia’s mass drone production. The interceptor platform...

January 27, 2026
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Swarm Tech Powers Norway’s Autonomous Mine Warfare

Norway is advancing next-generation mine countermeasures through a novel concept that integrates unmanned surface vessels and autonomous underwater swarms. The WP960 USV functions as a mobile base for deploying,...

January 26, 2026
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Armed Helicopter Drone Debuts From Austria

The Camcopter S-301 represents Schiebel’s move toward armed VTOL UAS capable of multi-role missions. Powered by a NATO-fuel-compatible engine, the platform combines endurance, payload flexibility, and shipboard compatibility. Its...

January 26, 2026
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Britain Reveals New One-Way Strike Drone

The HAMMER loitering attack drone reflects Edinburgh Drone Company’s focus on producing affordable, scalable strike systems suited to high-intensity conflict. Developed with Aero Solutions, the platform combines modular payload...

January 26, 2026
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MBDA to Supply One-Way Attack Drones to France

The One-Way Effector program reflects France’s push to restore mass and depth to long-range strike inventories. Developed by MBDA under an accelerated timeline, the UAV draws heavily on operational...