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January 8, 2026
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High-Intensity Ground Robot Deployed in Ukraine

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has authorized operational use of the Zmiy Droid 12.7 NRK, a domestically developed ground combat robot designed to reduce soldier exposure during high-risk missions. Armed...

January 7, 2026
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Denmark Procures 8 Ground Drones for Trials

Denmark has procured eight unmanned ground vehicles from Milrem Robotics (four THeMIS) and XRC Robotics (four MFP-1) to evaluate their utility in future military operations. Assigned to the Danish...

January 7, 2026
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MQ-9B Drone Equipped With Advanced Data Systems

Ultra Intelligence & Communications (I&C) will deliver nine Knox-5 processors to the US Marine Corps, enhancing the MQ-9B drone’s onboard AI and edge computing capabilities. The new processor reduces...

January 6, 2026
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Autonomous USV Targets Hazardous Waters

Shift Coastal Technologies has introduced the OceanSled Explorer, an unmanned surface vehicle designed to extend autonomous operations into challenging littoral environments. Measuring 3.6 meters in length and capable of...

January 6, 2026
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EagleNXT Wins Army Mapping Drone Deal

The US Army has procured tactical mapping drones from EagleNXT via its German partner Dronivo GmbH, acquiring six eBee TAC unmanned systems equipped with advanced imaging sensors. Although the...

January 6, 2026
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New Interceptor Chases Drones at 236 km/h

General Cherry has introduced AIR SPEED, a high-velocity drone interceptor now in operational use by Ukrainian forces, designed to counter a wide range of enemy unmanned aerial threats. Capable...

January 6, 2026
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Navies Order K-Ster Minesweeping USVs

French defense technology firm Exail has secured a significant €40-million contract to deliver several hundred K-Ster unmanned underwater mine disposal vehicles to multiple naval customers, marking the company’s second-largest...

January 6, 2026
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AI Platform Aims to Speed Drone Development

Lantronix has unveiled a new AI-enabled Drone Reference Platform aimed at accelerating the development of both defense and commercial unmanned aerial systems. Designed to meet US security standards, the...

December 31, 2025
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India Selects Fincantieri Black Shark Torpedoes

Fincantieri, Italy’s leading shipbuilding and defense group, has announced a major export success after its subsidiary WASS Submarine Systems won a contract valued at more than €200 million to...

December 29, 2025
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Ukraine Receives Zeus FPV Drones From Finland

Summa Defence’s delivery of Zeus FPV drones to Ukraine underscores the rapid evolution of European drone manufacturing driven by operational feedback from active conflict zones. Achieving industrial readiness in...