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January 9, 2026
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HII Finalizes First Production Phase of Lionfish Underwater Drone for US Navy

HII has completed base-year production of its Lionfish small unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) for the US Navy, marking a key milestone in the service’s effort to expand autonomous undersea...

January 9, 2026
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US Marine Corps Advances Program to Acquire Loyal Wingman Drone

The US Marine Corps has formally entered the loyal wingman competition, selecting Northrop Grumman and Kratos to develop its first Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The system will be based...

January 8, 2026
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Exail Wins Two Contracts for DriX H-9 Uncrewed Surface Vessel

Exail has secured two additional contracts for its DriX H-9 autonomous surface vessel, supporting both maritime defense and hydrographic missions. The first contract was awarded by the innovation unit...

January 8, 2026
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High-Intensity Combat Robot Deployed to Ukraine’s Frontline

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has approved a new domestically developed ground combat robot for operational deployment, with the goal of reducing troop exposure in high-risk combat zones. The Zmiy...

January 7, 2026
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Denmark Purchases Ground Robots for Battlefield Experimentation

Denmark has procured eight unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to explore how such systems could be employed in future military operations. The platforms are being supplied by Estonia-based Milrem Robotics,...

January 7, 2026
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MQ-9B Gains Enhanced Processing Capabilities for High-Data Missions

The MQ-9B drone is set to receive a significant upgrade with the integration of Ultra Intelligence & Communications’ Knox-5 processor, enhancing artificial intelligence and edge-based data processing capabilities. Under...

January 6, 2026
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EagleNXT Secures US Army Contract for Mapping Drones

The US Army has procured tactical mapping drones from EagleNXT via its German partner, Dronivo GmbH, to enhance geospatial intelligence and situational awareness capabilities. The undisclosed-value sale includes six...

January 6, 2026
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236 Km/h Interceptor Drone Enters Combat Use in Ukraine

General Cherry is strengthening Ukraine’s counter-drone defenses with AIR SPEED, a lightweight interceptor engineered for high speed, agility, and precision engagements. With a top speed of 236 km/h (147...

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

Exail has secured a contract to supply several hundred K-Ster unmanned underwater vehicles for mine disposal to multiple naval customers. Valued at €40 million ($46.8 million), the order represents...

January 6, 2026
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Lantronix Introduces AI Solution for Advanced Drone Engineering

Lantronix has unveiled a new Drone Reference Platform aimed at simplifying and accelerating the development of both defense and commercial unmanned aerial systems. Built to meet U.S. security standards,...