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January 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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
G.Krish
New Product Launches

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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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
G.Krish
R&D

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,...

January 6, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Autonomous USV Designed for High-Risk Coastal Operations

Shift Coastal Technologies has introduced a new unmanned surface vehicle designed to extend autonomous operations into hazardous littoral environments and support high-risk maritime missions. The OceanSled Explorer measures 3.6...

January 2, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Belrise and Plasan form alliance to produce electric unmanned ground vehicles in India

Pune-based Belrise Industries has formed a strategic partnership with Israel’s Plasan Sasa to jointly manufacture autonomous electric vehicle components in India, with a focus on supporting the Indian military’s...

December 31, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Fincantieri secures Indian Navy contract for Black Shark heavyweight torpedo systems

Italian shipbuilder and defense group Fincantieri has won a contract exceeding €200 million through its subsidiary, WASS Submarine Systems, to deliver Black Shark Advanced heavyweight torpedoes to the Indian...

December 29, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Finnish-Made Zeus FPV Drones Delivered to Ukraine for First Time

Finnish defense firm Summa Defence has delivered the first batch of its Zeus first-person view (FPV) drones to Ukraine, marking the operational debut of the system. Industrial production readiness...

December 25, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

USAF Increases MQ-9A Reaper Deployments in Caribbean to Support Anti-Drug Operations

New imagery indicates that the U.S. Air Force has deployed a seventh MQ-9A Reaper drone from Rafael Hernández Airport in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, expanding persistent surveillance coverage across the...