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April 30, 2026
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US Army buys Thor multi-mission drones

The US Army has awarded a $20-million contract to Mistral Inc. for the delivery of Thor mini unmanned aerial systems. Developed in collaboration with Elbit Systems subsidiary Fuse, the...

April 29, 2026
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Production Boost for Terra A Drones

Terra Drone is expanding manufacturing of its interceptor drone lineup by leveraging Ukrainian production expertise and external investment. The Terra A-series includes multiple variants tailored for layered air defense,...

April 28, 2026
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New EW, Drone Detection Tested in Poland

New drone-detection systems using acoustic sensing and electronic warfare methods are undergoing evaluation in Poland under the country’s East Shield defense program. The trials involve seven reconnaissance platforms capable...

April 22, 2026
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Scalable USVs Proposed for US Navy

Anduril Industries and Kraken Technology Group have entered a strategic partnership to supply the US Navy with a range of small unmanned surface vessels designed for modern maritime missions....

April 21, 2026
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K3 Scout Vessel Enters Serial Build

Rheinmetall has begun serial production of the Kraken K3 Scout unmanned surface vessel through its joint venture with the UK’s Kraken Technology Group. Production is taking place at the...

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,...