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March 12, 2026
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QinetiQ Deploys Hammerhead USV Targets in Thailand

QinetiQ Target Systems Canada supplied Hammerhead unmanned surface vehicle targets for the multinational Exercise Cobra Gold held in Thailand. The drill involved naval forces from several countries, including the...

March 12, 2026
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India Reveals 1,000km-Range Delta-Wing Drone

India is developing a long-range one-way attack drone known as Project KAL to strengthen its precision strike capabilities. The system is being developed by IG Defence and is designed...

March 11, 2026
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US Trials High-Energy Laser vs Drones

The US Department of Defense and the Federal Aviation Administration recently conducted a joint high-energy laser test aimed at improving counter-drone capabilities. The trial took place at the White...

March 10, 2026
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New AI Platform Targets Smarter Drone Detection

Technology company Mobix Labs has recently tested its newest AI-enabled drone platform in field trials designed to demonstrate improvements in threat detection and battlefield awareness. The system combines autonomous...

March 6, 2026
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EU Eyes Advanced Hybrid Military Drone

A new hybrid unmanned aircraft concept could soon emerge in European defense aviation as the European Defence Agency commissions Survey Copter to explore the development of a versatile drone...

March 6, 2026
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$7M Contract for Kratos Detection Tech

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been awarded a production contract valued at $7 million for a counter-drone system designed to identify and monitor airborne threats. According to the...

March 5, 2026
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Rheinmetall Takes Control of DOK-ING

Rheinmetall is moving to strengthen its presence in autonomous military technologies through a new agreement to purchase a majority stake in Croatian robotics manufacturer DOK-ING. The deal grants Rheinmetall...

February 27, 2026
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FlyFocus Gets $5.3M for EU Drone Push

FlyFocus raised fresh capital to build a new manufacturing site and accelerate development of additional drone platforms. The firm emphasizes European supply chain independence by sourcing from NATO-aligned vendors....

February 27, 2026
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Army Buys More Switchblade Drones

The US Army has placed a $186-million order with AeroVironment for Switchblade 600 and 300 drones, marking the introduction of the upgraded 600 line with an armor-penetrating warhead. The...

February 26, 2026
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MANDRILL UGV Targets Multi-Mission Roles

At Enforce Tac 2026, Quantum Systems revealed the MANDRILL unmanned ground vehicle, highlighting Germany’s growing focus on autonomous land warfare technologies. Designed as a multi-role robotic platform, MANDRILL performs...