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April 21, 2026
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V-BAT Competes for Navy ISR Contracts

Shield AI has joined a US Navy ISR services program worth up to $800 million using its V-BAT uncrewed aircraft system. The contractor-owned, contractor-operated initiative will see multiple firms...

April 18, 2026
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New Tata Combat UGV in Development

Tata Advanced Systems has introduced an indigenous unmanned ground vehicle designed for military missions in difficult terrain. The tracked platform can carry payloads up to 1,000 kg and travel...

April 17, 2026
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Dutch Fund Joint Drone Build With Ukraine

The Dutch government will invest €248 million in collaborative drone production with Ukraine, expanding earlier commitments to jointly manufacture long-range strike systems. Factories are expected in both Ukraine and...

April 17, 2026
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Drone Partnership Grows Baltic Presence

Dutch drone maker DeltaQuad has signed a regional partnership with Estonia’s Meridein Group to market and support the DeltaQuad Evo in Baltic defense markets. The fixed-wing VTOL platform can...

April 17, 2026
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India Gets New MALE UAV Proposal

India’s Dynamatic Technologies is developing the Super-Cheel, a medium-altitude long-endurance drone in the 2,000-kg category with projected 30-hour flight time. The aircraft is intended for persistent ISR, maritime surveillance,...

April 16, 2026
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Gray Eagle Survivability Boost Planned

General Atomics has secured a US Army contract to modernize the MQ-1C Gray Eagle ER with advanced ELINT sensors to boost battlefield survivability. The enhancements will help the drone...

April 16, 2026
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British Army Orders GEREON Vehicles

The British Army has selected ARX Robotics’ GEREON uncrewed ground vehicle to help test robotic capabilities in land operations. The vehicle is designed for multiple military roles including resupply,...

April 13, 2026
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Skyhammer Interceptor Targets Drones

The UK Ministry of Defence has strengthened its counter-drone capabilities by awarding a contract to Cambridge Aerospace for the production and delivery of the Skyhammer interceptor system. This jet-powered...

April 8, 2026
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‘Fastest UAV’ for US Forces Moves Forward

Hermeus has secured $350 million in funding to accelerate the development of its high-speed unmanned aircraft, aiming to produce one of the fastest platforms currently in operation. The investment...

April 8, 2026
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India Defines Future Drone Strategy for Army

The Indian Army has released a comprehensive technology roadmap outlining its future requirements for unmanned aerial systems and loitering munitions. Covering around 30 system types across multiple categories, the...