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August 25, 2026
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Indian Hybrid Robot Drives and Flies to Overcome Battlefield Obstacles

ArcanumSpace and Quetzalcoatl of India are developing ARC ODIN, an autonomous hybrid robot capable of traveling on the ground and becoming airborne when its path is blocked by difficult...

August 22, 2026
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New Product Launches

OctayN Unveils Suparna-X2 Solar-Powered UAV for Persistent ISR

OctayN Aerospace has expanded the capabilities of unmanned aerial technology with the introduction of Suparna-X2, a solar-powered UAV designed for long-duration Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations. The platform...

August 22, 2026
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EndureAir Unveils VAHAK-6 UAV Mothership Based on SABAL 20

EndureAir Systems has introduced VAHAK-6, an innovative multi-UAV mothership concept developed with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). The new system combines the company’s SABAL 20 unmanned helicopter with up to...

August 19, 2026
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Germany Launches Drone Research Center to Counter Infrastructure Threats

Germany has opened a dedicated research facility for developing and evaluating counter-drone technologies designed to protect airports, major public gatherings, and critical infrastructure from unauthorized unmanned aircraft. Based at...

August 14, 2026
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Ukrainian Company Introduces UGV With 210-Kg Payload Capacity

Temerland, a Ukrainian unmanned systems developer, has introduced the Gnom L2, an upgraded UGV designed for transporting heavy military payloads in demanding operational environments. The new vehicle builds on...

August 13, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

US Army Selects Six Contractors to Develop Frontline UGVs

The US Army has awarded prototype development opportunities to six industry partners under its Infantry Last Tactical Mile (ILTM) initiative to advance unmanned ground vehicles for logistics and casualty...

August 8, 2026
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ADE Expands Manufacturing and FCS Simulation Capabilities for Next-Generation Defence Programs

The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), one of the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) premier aerospace laboratories, has initiated a series of infrastructure upgrades to strengthen India’s indigenous aircraft...

August 7, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Pentagon Awards PDW $820 Million to Scale Up Drone Component Production

The US Department of Defense’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) has issued a conditional loan commitment of up to $820 million to Performance Drone Works (PDW) to strengthen domestic...

August 3, 2026
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Indian Air Force Seeks High-Altitude Micro UAVs for Garud Special Forces

Indian Air Force Garud Commandos Set to Receive High-Altitude Micro UAV Capability The Ministry of Defence has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the acquisition of next-generation Micro...

July 7, 2026
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Milrem Robotics to Integrate Hanwha Sensors, EW and Weapon Systems Into UGVs

Milrem Robotics, an Estonian developer of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), has signed a cooperation agreement with South Korea’s Hanwha Systems to investigate the integration of advanced payload technologies into...