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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...

April 6, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

NATO places order with Red Cat for Black Widow unmanned aerial systems

Red Cat Holdings has secured a contract from a NATO member state for its Black Widow small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) following a competitive procurement process, with deliveries scheduled...

March 31, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

New Modular Connector by Aptiv, Winchester Targets Satellite and UAV Systems

Swiss technology firm Aptiv PLC, along with its US-based subsidiary Winchester Interconnect, has unveiled a new modular connector solution designed for satellite systems and unmanned aerial platforms. Known as...

March 31, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

India Expands Defence Ties With Colombia Through Drone and Anti-Drone Tech Offer

India has put forward a comprehensive defence proposal to Colombia, offering advanced drone and counter-drone warfare technologies. A senior Colombian delegation led by Vice Ministers of Defence Angelica Verbel...

March 30, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Israeli Drone Firm UVision Sets Up Operations in Germany

Israeli defense technology firm UVision has strengthened its European presence by launching a subsidiary in Munich, Germany. Named Uvision Europe GmbH, the new entity builds on UVision’s existing regional...

March 26, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Germany Commits to Financing 15,000 Interceptor Drones for Ukraine

Germany has commissioned Quantum Systems to supply 15,000 Strila interceptor drones—manufactured in Ukraine—to the National Guard of Ukraine, strengthening its capacity to counter Russian drone threats. The agreement also...