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February 10, 2026
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US V-BAT Drones Boost Armenia Military

Yerevan has taken a concrete step toward deepening military cooperation with Washington by procuring Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft via the US Foreign Military Sales framework. The ISR-focused drone,...

February 9, 2026
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New Red Cat USV Adds Stand-Off Strike

Red Cat Holdings has unveiled the V7 unmanned surface vessel, reinforcing its strategic push into autonomous maritime strike systems. Produced by its Blue Ops division, the 26-foot USV is...

February 9, 2026
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US Army Swarming Ground Robots Contract

The US Army’s contract with Swarmbotics AI reflects growing institutional support for autonomous, swarm-enabled ground systems. By prioritizing attritable sUGVs that can operate cooperatively with minimal human control, the...

February 9, 2026
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First BLAZE Autonomous Drones Reach Europe

NATO members Estonia, Latvia, and Belgium have started integrating Origin Robotics’ BLAZE interceptor drones into their defense architectures, marking a milestone in European autonomous counter-UAS deployment. The Latvian-designed system,...

February 7, 2026
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US Marine Corps 3D-Printed FPV Drone (HANX)

The Marine Corps’ approval of the 3D-printed HANX FPV drone marks a significant step toward secure, in-house unmanned system development. Designed by a Marine and built to meet NDAA...

February 6, 2026
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Startup Boosts US Defense Drone Production

Ohio-based Agilis Air is accelerating production of its modular Remora drone with grant-backed pre-manufacturing of 55 systems. Designed for affordability and fast deployment, the platform aligns with expected DoD...

February 5, 2026
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Record Fuze Output Achieved by L3Harris

L3Harris reported a record-setting year in 2025 with deliveries approaching half a million fuzes, highlighting intensified munitions production across the United States and allied defense networks. Output rose sharply...

February 5, 2026
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$100M Boost for Overland AI Defense Vehicles

Autonomous systems developer Overland AI announced a $100 million funding round aimed at expanding operational deployment of robotic ground vehicles across U.S. military formations. The financing package, led by...

February 5, 2026
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UGV Capabilities Expanded by Milrem, EOS

Estonian unmanned systems specialist Milrem Robotics and Australia’s EOS Defence Systems have formalized a strategic teaming agreement aimed at advancing next-generation unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) capabilities, with a particular...

February 4, 2026
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French Navy Orders Airbus Aliaca VTOL Drone

The introduction of the Aliaca VTOL UAS significantly broadens the French Navy’s maritime intelligence and surveillance capabilities. Capable of vertical take-off and transition to forward flight, the mini-drone supports...