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March 6, 2026
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Europe Develops Hybrid Multi-Role Drone

The European Defence Agency (EDA) has selected Survey Copter to conduct a study and development effort for a new hybrid unmanned aircraft capable of performing a wide range of...

March 6, 2026
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Kratos Wins $7M Drone Detection Deal

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has secured a $7-million production contract for a counter-unmanned aerial system designed to detect, track, and classify airborne threats. The company said the system...

March 5, 2026
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Rheinmetall Buys Stake in UGV Firm DOK-ING

German defense firm Rheinmetall has signed an agreement to acquire a 51 percent stake in Croatian unmanned ground vehicle manufacturer DOK-ING, expanding its portfolio in autonomous land systems. The...

February 27, 2026
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Polish Firm Boosts Local Drone Output

Poland-based FlyFocus secured €4.5 million in its first institutional funding round to expand manufacturing capacity and research activities. The investment will fund a new production facility in Poland and...

February 27, 2026
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US Orders More AeroVironment Drones

AeroVironment has secured a $186-million order from the US Army for its Switchblade 600 and Switchblade 300 loitering munitions under a broader five-year contract potentially worth $990 million. The...

February 26, 2026
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Quantum Systems Launches MANDRILL UGV

German technology company Quantum Systems introduced its new MANDRILL unmanned ground vehicle during Enforce Tac 2026, showcasing a versatile robotic platform designed for multi-domain military operations. The UGV supports...

February 24, 2026
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Russia Adds Shahed Modems to Molniya UAVs

Russia has reportedly begun installing mesh networking modems on its tactical drones to improve communication resilience and operational coordination. These systems link multiple unmanned platforms into a unified data-sharing...

February 24, 2026
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YFQ-42A Loyal Wingman Named ‘Dark Merlin’

General Atomics has selected the name Dark Merlin for its YFQ-42A unmanned aircraft developed under the US Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft program. Designed to operate alongside manned fighter...

February 24, 2026
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MQ-9B Gains Long-Range Naval Strike Role

General Atomics is adapting its MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian drones to carry long-range precision strike weapons such as JASSM and LRASM missiles. This capability will enable extended-range strike, maritime...

February 23, 2026
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New Navy Chief Role for Autonomous Forces

To strengthen unmanned warfare capabilities, the US Navy is preparing to appoint a central authority for robotic systems. This role would coordinate autonomous platforms across multiple domains, improving mission...