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April 13, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

UK Acquires Jet-Powered Skyhammer Interceptor for Anti-Drone Role

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a multi-million-pound contract to Cambridge Aerospace to supply its jet-powered drone and missile interceptor system to the UK Armed Forces and partners...

April 10, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

France Deploys MQ-9 Reaper for Drone Interception Missions

The French Air and Space Force is expanding the MQ-9 Reaper’s mission profile by testing its use as an airborne counter-drone “hunter” platform. During a recent live-fire exercise at...

April 10, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Ultra-Long-Endurance Drone Boosts USAFCENT Operational Range

US Air Forces Central (AFCENT) is expanding its unmanned operational reach following a $270 million contract awarded to Kraus Hamdani Aerospace for the K1000ULE long-endurance aerial system. The K1000ULE...

April 10, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Fast-Track Deal Delivers Hundreds of Kamikaze Drones to India

Indian company InsideFPV has fulfilled a ₹100 million ($1.2 million) contract for the Ministry of Defence, delivering hundreds of kamikaze drone systems within a rapid 60-day timeline. The order...

April 10, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

French Navy Expands S-100 Drone Helicopter Fleet for FREMM Frigates

The French Navy has placed an order for five additional Camcopter S-100 helicopter drones from Austrian manufacturer Schiebel, increasing its total inventory to eight systems. Each system includes two...

April 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

USAF Selects Skydio for Dock-Based ISR Drone Deployment in Middle East

US Air Forces Central (USAFCENT) has awarded Skydio a $9 million contract to supply dock-based drone systems aimed at enhancing security across US airbases in the Middle East. The...

April 9, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Red Cat Partners With Arastelle on Tethered ISR and Comms Drones

Red Cat Holdings has teamed up with Arastelle Drone Solutions to accelerate the integration of autonomous technologies for defense applications. The partnership focuses on combining Arastelle’s tethered drone system...

April 8, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

America’s Fastest Drone Moves Forward in Development Phase

Hermeus has taken a significant step toward deploying what it claims to be the fastest unmanned aircraft currently in operation, securing $350 million in funding to accelerate development and...

April 8, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

New Army Strategy Document Details India’s Drone Capability Roadmap

The Indian Army has unveiled a comprehensive technology roadmap outlining its future requirements for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and loitering munitions. Spanning nearly 50 pages, the document details approximately...

April 7, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Exosens Clinches Largest Order for Drone Interceptor Imaging Systems

French company Exosens has secured its largest-ever order for drone imaging systems, supplying several thousand ultra-compact thermal camera cores to a European developer of autonomous air defense solutions. These...