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January 25, 2026
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ANKA III Stealth Drone Order Planned by Turkey

The ANKA III program appears poised to enter large-scale procurement, with Turkish Aerospace Industries indicating that the Turkish Air Force may order more than 50 aircraft in 2026. The...

January 24, 2026
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Apache Loyal Wingman Drone Prototypes Chosen

Project NYX marks a significant step in the UK Army’s push toward autonomous aviation support, with seven industry partners developing loyal wingman drones tailored for Apache operations. Emphasizing autonomy...

January 23, 2026
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ORB: UAE Reveals New Deep-Sea Remote Platform

Trident Subsea Systems is positioning its ORB remotely operated vehicle as a next-generation solution for deep-water search, recovery, and inspection missions. Designed to descend to depths unreachable by human...

January 22, 2026
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Georgia NG Conducts Small Drone Flight Training

Georgia’s Army National Guard has inaugurated an advanced drone training program aimed at producing skilled unmanned aerial systems operators across the state. The course emphasizes hands-on use of the...

January 21, 2026
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Orqa, Barzan Sign Drone Production Deal

Orqa’s agreement with Qatar’s Barzan Holdings highlights the accelerating global demand for unmanned systems and the strategic value of localized defense production. Signed on the margins of the DIMDEX...

January 20, 2026
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VSR700 Naval Drone Enters Full-Rate Production

France has taken a key step toward operationalizing shipborne uncrewed aviation with a production order for six VSR700 drones for the French Navy. Awarded to Airbus Helicopters and Naval...

January 20, 2026
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Combat Drone Swarm Test Completed by Auterion

Auterion’s latest live-fire test highlights the growing maturity of autonomous drone swarm technology for battlefield use. Conducted in Florida, the demonstration showed how one operator can deploy and manage...

January 19, 2026
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First Medium USVs Set to Join US Fleet

The US Navy is accelerating its shift toward autonomous maritime operations by formally inducting medium unmanned surface vessels into fleet control. After years of testing and fleet exercises, Seahawk...

January 19, 2026
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ULTRA Drone Upgrade Targets Heavy Lift

Windracers has announced an upcoming upgrade to its ULTRA unmanned aircraft that will double its heavy-lift capacity to 200 kilograms while preserving its long-range performance. The dual-use drone, already...

January 19, 2026
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Shearwater AI Wins DARPA Drone Endurance Deal

Shearwater Aerospace has been chosen to contribute advanced AI mission-planning software to DARPA’s Albatross initiative, a program designed to help drones harness wind currents to boost endurance. The approach...