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January 6, 2026
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US Army Procures Tactical Mapping Drones

The US Army has expanded its use of lightweight tactical drones by acquiring six eBee TAC systems from EagleNXT through German partner Dronivo GmbH. The fixed-wing, hand-launched drones are...

January 6, 2026
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High-Speed Drone Interceptor Deployed in Ukraine

Ukraine’s counter-drone capabilities have been reinforced with the deployment of General Cherry’s AIR SPEED interceptor, a lightweight, high-performance system built for rapid engagements. With a top speed exceeding 230...

January 6, 2026
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Exail to Deliver K-Ster Minehunting Drones

Exail’s latest contract for its K-Ster underwater mine disposal drones underscores the rising priority placed on autonomous naval warfare systems. Valued at €40 million, the order involves the supply...

December 31, 2025
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Fincantieri Secures Indian Navy Torpedo Contract

Italy’s shipbuilding and defense major Fincantieri has announced that its underwater weapons subsidiary, WASS Submarine Systems, has secured a major contract worth over €200 million to supply Black Shark...

December 29, 2025
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Finnish Zeus FPV Drones Reach Ukraine

Finnish defense firm Summa Defence has delivered the first operational batch of its Zeus first-person view (FPV) drones to Ukraine, marking a milestone in the company’s transition from development...

December 25, 2025
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USAF Expands MQ-9 Reaper Presence in Caribbean

The U.S. Air Force has quietly expanded its unmanned aerial footprint in the Caribbean, with imagery confirming the deployment of a seventh MQ-9A Reaper operating from Aguadilla, Puerto Rico....

December 24, 2025
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South Korea Builds Naval Manned-Unmanned Network

South Korea’s defense industry is moving beyond experimentation toward real-world application of manned-unmanned teaming at sea, with a government-funded effort focused on combat-capable unmanned surface vessels designed to integrate...

December 21, 2025
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Airbus Flexrotor Chosen for EU Maritime Ops

Airbus’ Flexrotor drone has been chosen by EMSA for a new EU-wide maritime surveillance program, introducing routine tactical UAS operations for coast-guard missions. Operated under a multi-year framework contract,...

December 19, 2025
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Textron USV Selected for Navy AUKUS Trials

Under the AUKUS framework, the US Navy has acquired Textron’s Tsunami USV to assess autonomous surface vessel capabilities for Indo-Pacific operations. Designed as a rapidly deployable platform, the drone...

December 19, 2025
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First US-Made RQ-35 ISR Drones Completed

AIRO has finalized manufacturing of its first RQ-35 ISR drones in the United States, marking a major step in domestic unmanned aircraft production. The platform continues to gain traction...