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April 24, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Netherlands and United States Air Force Formalize CCA Drone Wingman Collaboration

The Netherlands and the United States Air Force have formalized a partnership on the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, including plans to procure prototype systems as part of its...

April 22, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Anduril–Kraken Collaboration Targets Scalable US Navy USV Programs

Anduril Industries has entered into a partnership with Kraken Technology Group to deliver a new family of small unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for the US Navy, emphasizing modular payload...

April 21, 2026
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R&D

K3 Scout Unmanned Vessel Enters Mass Production with Rheinmetall-Kraken

Rheinmetall has commenced serial production of the Kraken K3 Scout unmanned surface vessel, marking the transition of the platform into full-scale industrial manufacturing for both military and civilian maritime...

April 21, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

V-BAT Drone Enters Race for $800M US Navy ISR Programs

Shield AI has confirmed its participation in a US Navy program aimed at delivering intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) services using its V-BAT uncrewed aircraft system. The initiative, valued...

April 18, 2026
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R&D

Tata Advanced Systems Developing Advanced UGV for Military Applications

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has introduced an advanced Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), marking a significant step in India’s drive toward indigenous unmanned combat systems. Designed and developed in-house,...

April 17, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Netherlands Allocates $293M to Co-Develop Drones With Ukraine

The Netherlands has announced a 248-million-euro ($293 million) investment to jointly produce drones with Ukraine, with manufacturing planned across both nations. Defence Minister Dilan Yesilgöz-Zegerius confirmed the initiative in...

April 17, 2026
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Mergers & JV

DeltaQuad Grows Baltic Operations Through Meridein Drone Deal

DeltaQuad has entered into an agreement with Meridein Group OÜ to expand the availability of its unmanned aerial systems across the Baltic region. The partnership centers on the deployment...

April 17, 2026
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R&D

Dynamatic Technologies Reveals 2-Ton ‘Super-Cheel’ Drone Program

Dynamatic Technologies CEO and Managing Director Udayant Malhoutra has confirmed the development of an advanced unmanned aerial system, Super-Cheel, a 2-tonne-class platform designed for up to 30 hours of...

April 16, 2026
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R&D

US Army Enhances Gray Eagle With ELINT Upgrade

The U.S. Army has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. a contract to upgrade its MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range unmanned aerial system with advanced electronic intelligence (ELINT) capabilities,...

April 16, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

British Army Orders GEREON UGVs From ARX Robotics

Germany-based ARX Robotics has secured a contract to deliver its GEREON uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) to the British Army, marking a step toward integrating robotic and autonomous systems into...