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January 19, 2026
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Shearwater AI Chosen by DARPA to Enhance Drone Flight Duration

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has chosen Shearwater Aerospace to provide AI-based software that enables unmanned aircraft to exploit wind currents and extend flight endurance. Selected...

January 17, 2026
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Leonardo Proteus Completes Maiden Autonomous Flight for UK Navy

The British Royal Navy and Leonardo UK have completed the inaugural autonomous flight of the full-scale Proteus unmanned helicopter at Predannack Airfield in Cornwall. This milestone marks the first...

January 16, 2026
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Hydrogen-Powered Raybird UAV Introduced by Skyeton

Skyeton is unveiling an updated version of its Raybird UAV, now powered by a hydrogen fuel cell-driven electric motor for extended, stealthier flight. The new propulsion system allows the...

January 15, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Robotic EOD Platforms Contract Granted to UNAC by French Army

The French defense procurement agency (DGA) has awarded a contract to domestic firm UNAC to supply up to 34 explosive ordnance disposal robots for the French Army. The award...

January 15, 2026
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$490M Contract for Drones, C-UAS Goes to Trust Automation

The US Air Force has awarded Trust Automation a contract valued at up to $490 million to fast-track the development of unmanned and counter‑unmanned aerial system (UAS/C‑UAS) technologies. The...

January 14, 2026
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Textron Debuts Next-Gen USV With Extended Payload and Operational Reach

Textron Systems is enhancing its autonomous naval portfolio with a fifth-generation Multi-Mission Unmanned Surface Vessel (MMUSV), designed to carry larger payloads, travel greater distances, and perform a broader spectrum...

January 13, 2026
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Cyprus Takes Delivery of Two H-10 Poseidon ISR Drones

The Cyprus National Guard has taken delivery of two H-10 Poseidon surveillance drones produced by domestic manufacturer Swarmly Aero, according to local media reports. Designed for both daytime and...

January 13, 2026
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HII Expands UK Facility to Boost Production of Underwater Drones

HII has expanded its unmanned underwater vehicle facility in Portchester, UK, doubling the site’s footprint to increase support capacity for operators of the REMUS family of underwater drones. The...

January 13, 2026
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Germany Procures Eight MQ-9B Drones for Maritime Surveillance and ASW

The German Armed Forces have placed an order with General Atomics for eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aerial systems to support naval operations. The aircraft will significantly strengthen the German...

January 9, 2026
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Mach Industries Launches ‘Dart’ to Defeat High-Volume Small Drone Threats

California-based Mach Industries has unveiled Dart, a next-generation counter-drone system designed to defeat Group 1–3 unmanned aerial systems, ranging from individual drones to coordinated swarm attacks. The surface-to-air solution...