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May 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Kaalbhairav MALE UAV Aims for 20,000-ft Operations with ISR and Strike Capability

India’s growing unmanned systems sector continues to gain momentum as startup Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace has announced plans to develop a 1-ton Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) version...

May 1, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

New RIPSAW M1 UGV Designed for Reconnaissance and Counter-Drone Missions

Textron Systems and subsidiary Howe & Howe Inc. have unveiled the RIPSAW M1, a new unmanned ground vehicle capable of deploying loitering munitions. The platform is designed using a...

April 30, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Mistral to Deliver Thor UAS Platforms Under US Army Contract

The US Army has awarded Mistral a $20-million contract to procure Thor mini unmanned aerial systems (UAS) intended to support multi-mission operations at the company level. Under the agreement,...

April 29, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Terra Drone Invests in Scaling Ukraine-Built Terra A Interceptor Drones

Terra Drone is investing to expand production of the Terra A-series interceptor drones, which are developed and manufactured in Ukraine by Amazing Drones. The initiative aims to combine Ukraine’s...

April 28, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Poland Evaluates Advanced AI Acoustic and Electronic Warfare Drone Defense

Poland has begun field testing new acoustic and electronic warfare systems under its East Shield border fortification program. At the forefront are seven acoustic reconnaissance units capable of detecting...

April 24, 2026
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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,...