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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,...

April 17, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Netherlands Allocates $293M to Co-Develop Drones With Ukraine

The Netherlands has announced a 248-million-euro ($293 million) investment to jointly produce drones with Ukraine, with manufacturing planned across both nations. Defence Minister Dilan Yesilgöz-Zegerius confirmed the initiative in...

April 17, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

DeltaQuad Grows Baltic Operations Through Meridein Drone Deal

DeltaQuad has entered into an agreement with Meridein Group OÜ to expand the availability of its unmanned aerial systems across the Baltic region. The partnership centers on the deployment...

April 17, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Dynamatic Technologies Reveals 2-Ton ‘Super-Cheel’ Drone Program

Dynamatic Technologies CEO and Managing Director Udayant Malhoutra has confirmed the development of an advanced unmanned aerial system, Super-Cheel, a 2-tonne-class platform designed for up to 30 hours of...

April 16, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Army Enhances Gray Eagle With ELINT Upgrade

The U.S. Army has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. a contract to upgrade its MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range unmanned aerial system with advanced electronic intelligence (ELINT) capabilities,...

April 16, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

British Army Orders GEREON UGVs From ARX Robotics

Germany-based ARX Robotics has secured a contract to deliver its GEREON uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) to the British Army, marking a step toward integrating robotic and autonomous systems into...

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...