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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...

January 17, 2026
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Leonardo Proteus Achieves First Autonomous Flight With UK Navy

The British Royal Navy and Leonardo UK have completed the maiden autonomous flight of the Proteus full-size unmanned helicopter at Predannack Airfield, Cornwall. The flight demonstrates the helicopter’s ability...

January 16, 2026
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Skyeton Develops Hydrogen-Powered Raybird UAV

Skyeton is enhancing the Raybird UAV with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system, offering longer flight times and reduced acoustic and thermal signatures. The drone can currently remain airborne for roughly...

January 15, 2026
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UNAC Secures French Army EOD Robot Contract

UNAC has been contracted by the French DGA to supply up to 34 heavy explosive ordnance disposal robots to the French Army under the ROBIN program. The program is...

January 15, 2026
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Trust Automation Wins $490M USAF Drone & C-UAS Contract

Under a contract valued at up to $490 million, the US Air Force has tasked Trust Automation with accelerating the development of unmanned and counter‑drone technologies. The agreement enables...

January 14, 2026
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Textron Reveals Fifth-Gen USV With Increased Payload & Range

Textron Systems has unveiled a fifth-generation Multi-Mission Unmanned Surface Vessel (MMUSV), expanding the capabilities of its autonomous naval fleet with greater payload, extended range, and broader mission applicability. Built...