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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...

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...