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February 5, 2026
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Record Fuze Output Achieved by L3Harris

L3Harris reported a record-setting year in 2025 with deliveries approaching half a million fuzes, highlighting intensified munitions production across the United States and allied defense networks. Output rose sharply...

February 5, 2026
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$100M Boost for Overland AI Defense Vehicles

Autonomous systems developer Overland AI announced a $100 million funding round aimed at expanding operational deployment of robotic ground vehicles across U.S. military formations. The financing package, led by...

February 5, 2026
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UGV Capabilities Expanded by Milrem, EOS

Estonian unmanned systems specialist Milrem Robotics and Australia’s EOS Defence Systems have formalized a strategic teaming agreement aimed at advancing next-generation unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) capabilities, with a particular...

February 4, 2026
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French Navy Orders Airbus Aliaca VTOL Drone

The introduction of the Aliaca VTOL UAS significantly broadens the French Navy’s maritime intelligence and surveillance capabilities. Capable of vertical take-off and transition to forward flight, the mini-drone supports...

February 4, 2026
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Ukraine Unleashes Robotic UGV Strike System

KNDS France has secured contracts to deliver 269 armored vehicles to Belgium and Luxembourg under the joint Capacité Motorisée (CaMo) program. The initiative, led by France and Belgium, aims...

February 3, 2026
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Teledyne FLIR Delivers Black Hornet Nano Drones to Swiss Armed Forces

Teledyne FLIR Defense has secured a $17.5 million deal to supply Switzerland with its Black Hornet 4 nano-class unmanned aerial vehicles, marking a significant upgrade to the country’s close-range...

February 3, 2026
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Asia-Pacific Customer Places Black Widow UAV Order With Red Cat

Red Cat Holdings has confirmed that a second Asia-Pacific military customer has selected its Black Widow small unmanned aircraft system, further expanding the platform’s regional footprint. The company expects...

January 30, 2026
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Raptor XL Leads UK’s New Interceptor Push

Britain’s new Baby Raptor and Raptor XL interceptor concepts signal a shift toward AI-driven, high-speed air defense solutions. Built to react faster than traditional systems, the interceptors rely on...

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...