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July 16, 2026
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South Korea Launches $36M AI Defense Robotics Innovation Hub

South Korea has unveiled plans to invest approximately 50 billion won ($36 million) in a new AI defense robotics innovation cluster that will unite government, academia, defense companies, and...

July 10, 2026
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US Marine Corps Awards Greensea IQ $3.7M Contract for Bayonet 250 UGVs

The US Marine Corps is expanding its autonomous mine countermeasure capabilities by ordering four additional Bayonet 250 autonomous underwater ground vehicles from Greensea IQ under a $3.7 million contract....

July 10, 2026
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Lockheed Martin Wins $502M Contract to Sustain Apache Targeting Systems

Lockheed Martin has secured a $502 million US Army contract to support the advanced targeting and night vision systems deployed on AH-64 Apache helicopters serving both the United States...

Britain commits $6.6B to drone capabilities

The British government has launched an unprecedented drone modernization initiative worth more than £5 billion over four years. The funding will support new unmanned capabilities across the Army, Royal...

June 25, 2026
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HII Secures $418 Million US Navy Maintenance Contract

The HII has secured a five-year, $418 million contract from the Naval Sea Systems Command to support the maintenance and repair of elevator and cargo handling systems installed on...

June 23, 2026
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UAE Expands Counter-Drone Defenses With Slinger System Procurement

Electro Optic Systems has secured a $124 million contract from the UAE for its Slinger counter-unmanned aerial system remote weapon platform, further strengthening the system’s international adoption. The deal...

June 16, 2026
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New aircraft designed for drone-era combat

Germany is strengthening its unmanned aviation industry through a partnership involving Rheinmetall, ERC System, and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia to industrialize production of the Victor U250 heavy-lift drone....

June 12, 2026
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Alta Ares Raises $57 Million to Accelerate AI-Powered Air Defense Growth

Alta Ares, a French-Ukrainian defense technology company focused on AI-driven air defense systems, has secured €50 million ($57 million) in funding to boost manufacturing, accelerate innovation, and support international...

June 11, 2026
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India Awards $52M Contract for Advanced GNSS Jammers for Navy

The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed a 4.4-billion-rupee ($46 million) agreement with Accord Software and Systems Private Limited to deliver 20 Enhanced Capability GNSS jammers for the Indian...

June 11, 2026
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Washington Clears $292M AIM-120C-8 Missile Package for South Korea

Washington has approved a potential $292 million sale of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles to South Korea under the US Foreign Military Sales program. Seoul’s request covers 70 missiles and two...