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May 16, 2026
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Hermes drone overview and capabilities

The Hermes drone series, developed by Israel’s Elbit Systems, has become one of the most influential unmanned aerial vehicle platforms in modern military operations. Long before drones became central...

May 15, 2026
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Romania to Get New UGV Platform

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace and Estonia’s Milrem Robotics have signed a cooperation agreement to pursue Romania’s future unmanned ground vehicle requirements through a locally integrated industrial partnership. Signed during...

May 14, 2026
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Safran, Baykar Team on Drone Systems

French defense company Safran and Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar have signed a cooperation agreement focused on unmanned aerial systems, advanced sensors, navigation technologies, and precision-guided weapons integration. Under the...

May 14, 2026
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Ziesel UGV Fires Spike LR Missiles

German defense company Diehl Defence has successfully completed the first live-fire trials of Spike LR anti-tank guided missiles launched from its Ziesel uncrewed ground vehicle, marking a significant step...

May 12, 2026
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Swedish Firm Funds Drone Startups

Swedish investment firm Front Ventures has raised 5 million euros to invest in Ukrainian and Nordic defense startups developing battlefield-tested drones, software, and communications systems. The oversubscribed funding round...

May 11, 2026
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Japan Orders 300 Domestic UAVs

Japan’s Terra Drone Corporation has received a defense contract to produce 300 general-purpose training UAVs for the country’s military procurement agency. The deal highlights the company’s expansion into the...

May 11, 2026
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Akinci Drone Range Expanded by EDGE

The Bayraktar Akinci UAV developed by Baykar will be equipped with Al Tariq precision-guided munitions under a new partnership with EDGE. The integration effort is intended to enhance the...

May 7, 2026
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New Stealth Swarm Drones Unveiled

ADE has showcased its emerging concept for low-cost attritable stealth swarm drones aimed at future high-intensity combat operations requiring autonomous and coordinated unmanned systems. The drones are designed to...

May 6, 2026
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US Troops Conduct UGV Training With HDT

HDT Robotics has deployed its Hunter WOLF UGV in training activities alongside the US Army 10th Mountain Division to assess robotic battlefield support capabilities. The unmanned system is designed...

May 5, 2026
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ULTRA Turbo UAV Contract Awarded

DZYNE Technologies has secured a multi-million-dollar deal with the US Air Force Research Laboratory to supply three ULTRA Turbo UAV systems. Designed for extended missions, the platform combines long...