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March 12, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

QinetiQ Deploys Hammerhead Uncrewed Surface Targets for Cobra Gold Drills

QinetiQ subsidiary QinetiQ Target Systems Canada (QTSC) has delivered Hammerhead unmanned surface vehicle targets for Exercise Cobra Gold in Thailand, helping simulate maritime threats during the large multinational drill....

March 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

India Introduces Delta-Wing Combat Drone With 1,000 km Attack Reach

India is strengthening its long-range strike capabilities through Project KAL, a new one-way attack drone designed to conduct precision strikes deep inside adversary territory. Developed by IG Defence, the...

March 12, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Kraken Chosen to Provide 20 Uncrewed Surface Vessels for Royal Navy Initiative

The UK Ministry of Defence is moving ahead with plans to procure uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) as part of its strategy to transform the Royal Navy into a hybrid...

March 12, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Canberra Commits $125M to Expand Domestic Bluebottle Uncrewed Vessel Fleet

Australia has committed 176 million Australian dollars ($125 million) to expand the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet of domestically developed Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). Through a contract with Ocius...

March 12, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Indra and Tresca Collaborate on New Drone Production Plant in Spain

Indra Group of Spain has signed a collaboration agreement with engineering consultancy Tresca to support the development of a new drone manufacturing facility in León as demand for unmanned...

March 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Demonstrates High-Power Laser System to Tackle Drone Threats

The Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have carried out a high-energy laser test aimed at improving counter-drone capabilities while ensuring the safety...

March 10, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

American AI Drone Analytics System Aims to Improve Battlefield Threat Awareness

Mobix Labs recently conducted field trials of its latest AI-powered drone platform, showcasing improved capabilities in real-time threat detection and situational awareness in complex operational environments. The platform combines...

March 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Europe Advances Plans for Cutting-Edge Hybrid Drone Designed for Multi-Role Missions

European skies may soon host a new hybrid drone as the European Defence Agency selects Survey Copter to study and develop a multi-role unmanned platform. The aircraft will be...

March 6, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

$7M Contract Awarded to Kratos for UAV and Cruise Missile Detection System

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has secured a $7 million production contract for a counter-unmanned aerial system designed to detect, track, and classify airborne threats. The company said the...

March 5, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Rheinmetall Secures Majority Ownership of Croatia’s Unmanned Ground Vehicle Maker DOK-ING

German defense firm Rheinmetall has agreed to acquire a 51 percent stake in Croatian unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) manufacturer DOK-ING, strengthening its position in the autonomous systems sector. The...