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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...

February 24, 2026
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Molniya Drones Gain Iranian Link Tech

Russia’s deployment of mesh networking modems on its unmanned systems marks a significant step toward improved drone coordination and battlefield data exchange. By linking multiple drone platforms into a...

February 24, 2026
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General Atomics Reveals Dark Merlin UAV

The Dark Merlin unmanned aircraft from General Atomics is being developed as a loyal wingman system capable of operating alongside manned fighter jets. With advanced autonomy, extended range, and...

February 24, 2026
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General Atomics Expands MQ-9B Firepower

General Atomics’ plan to integrate long-range standoff missiles onto MQ-9B unmanned aircraft significantly expands their operational role. By equipping drones with precision-guided munitions capable of striking targets hundreds of...

February 23, 2026
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US Navy to Create Robotics Systems Command

The US Navy plans to establish a dedicated commander role for robotic autonomous systems to better integrate unmanned platforms across sea, air, and cyber domains. This centralized structure aims...

February 21, 2026
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European Powers Unveil Affordable Air Defense

Europe is moving toward mass drone warfare concepts through the LEAP initiative, signaling a structural shift away from reliance on expensive interceptor missiles. Inspired by operational realities in Ukraine,...

February 20, 2026
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Multi-Domain Pact Signed by Indra, ELT

As Europe seeks greater technological sovereignty, Indra and ELT are deepening cooperation in electromagnetic spectrum control and integrated defense systems. The agreement reflects a broader push for interoperable, sovereign...