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April 9, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Skydio to Deliver Dock-Based ISR Drones to USAF Middle East Bases

Skydio has secured a $9 million contract from US Air Forces Central (USAFCENT) to provide dock-based drone systems for enhancing security at US airbases throughout the Middle East. The...

April 9, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Red Cat and Arastelle Team Up for ISR and Communications Drones

Red Cat Holdings has entered into a partnership with Arastelle Drone Solutions to advance the integration of autonomous systems for defense use. The collaboration centers on merging Arastelle’s tethered...

April 8, 2026
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R&D

Development Progresses on Fastest Unmanned Aircraft for US Forces

Hermeus is moving closer to operationalizing what it describes as the world’s fastest unmanned aircraft, following a $350 million funding round aimed at accelerating development and scaling flight test...

April 8, 2026
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R&D

India Outlines Future Drone Capabilities in Army Strategy Paper

The Indian Army has issued a detailed technology roadmap defining its future needs for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and loitering munitions. The nearly 50-page document outlines around 30 different...

April 7, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Exosens Lands Record Deal for Interceptor Drone Imaging Solutions

Exosens, a French defense technology firm, has landed its largest drone imaging contract to date, agreeing to supply thousands of ultra-compact thermal camera cores to a European autonomous air...

April 6, 2026
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Red Cat secures NATO contract for Black Widow drone systems

Red Cat Holdings has won a contract from a NATO member state to supply its Black Widow small drone system, following a competitive tender, with deliveries expected this year....

March 31, 2026
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New Product Launches

Aptiv and Winchester Launch Modular Connector for Space and Drone Applications

Aptiv PLC and its American subsidiary Winchester Interconnect have introduced Modulus, a modular connector system developed specifically for satellite and unmanned aerial system applications. The solution is designed to...

March 31, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

India Proposes Advanced Drone and Counter-Drone Systems to Colombia

India has extended a broad defence cooperation offer to Colombia, focusing on next-generation drone and anti-drone warfare solutions. A high-level delegation from Colombia, led by Vice Defence Ministers Angelica...

March 30, 2026
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R&D

UVision Expands into Europe with New German Subsidiary

UVision, the Israeli defense technology company, has expanded its European footprint by establishing Uvision Europe GmbH in Munich, Germany. This new subsidiary builds on UVision’s prior engagements in Europe,...

March 26, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Germany Allocates Funding for 15,000 Interceptor Drones for Ukraine

Germany has awarded a contract to Quantum Systems for the delivery of 15,000 Strila interceptor drones, produced in Ukraine, to the National Guard of Ukraine to enhance its defenses...