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January 13, 2026
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MQ-9B Drones Ordered by Germany for ASW

The German Armed Forces have approved the procurement of eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aerial systems from General Atomics to enhance the navy’s long-range maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare capabilities....

January 9, 2026
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Lionfish Subsea Drones Delivered to US Navy

The US Navy’s Lionfish program reached a milestone as HII завершed initial production of the small unmanned underwater vehicle fleet. Selected to replace the older Swordfish system, Lionfish leverages...

January 9, 2026
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USMC Advances Loyal Wingman Drone Program

By choosing Northrop Grumman and Kratos, the US Marine Corps has launched its initial Collaborative Combat Aircraft effort built around the XQ-58 Valkyrie. The stealthy drone will integrate Northrop’s...

January 9, 2026
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Dart System Targets Mass Drone Attacks

The Dart system from Mach Industries targets one of modern air defense’s toughest problems: defeating cheap drones without overspending. Using integrated sensors and automated cueing, Dart detects and intercepts...

January 8, 2026
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DriX H-9 Surface Drones Ordered by Navies

The DriX H-9 autonomous surface vessel continues to gain traction following two new contracts covering maritime security and hydrographic applications. One agreement equips the platform with adapted counter-UAS technology...

January 8, 2026
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New Combat Robot Enters Ukraine Operations

The Ukrainian military has cleared the Zmiy Droid 12.7 NRK for frontline operations, marking another step in its expanding use of ground combat robots. The unmanned platform carries a...

January 7, 2026
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Denmark Tests New Battlefield Roles With 8 Ground Drones

The Danish Army has received eight unmanned ground vehicles for evaluation, comprising four THeMIS systems from Milrem Robotics and four MFP-1 units from XRC Robotics. The trial program, based...

January 7, 2026
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New AI System Enhances MQ-9B Drone Operations

The MQ-9B drone is set to receive a smart processing boost through the Knox-5 processor, provided by Ultra I&C under a Marine Corps contract for nine units. The upgrade...

January 6, 2026
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Lantronix Unveils AI Platform for Drone Dev

Lantronix’s introduction of its Drone Reference Platform highlights the increasing convergence of artificial intelligence and unmanned aviation. Built as an all-in-one development solution, the platform reduces integration complexity and...

January 6, 2026
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New USV Advances Autonomous Littoral Missions

The OceanSled Explorer represents Shift Coastal Technologies’ push to bring autonomous surface capabilities into high-risk coastal and near-shore operations. Designed for versatility, the battery-powered USV combines robust payload capacity...