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January 27, 2026
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R&D

Norwegian Companies Unveil Swarm-Based Concept for Autonomous Naval Mine Clearance

Eelume and Maritime Robotics are teaming up to introduce a swarm-based mine countermeasures concept that links unmanned surface platforms with autonomous underwater vehicles into a fully integrated operational system....

January 26, 2026
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New Product Launches

Austria Showcases Rocket-Equipped Helicopter UAV at UMEX 2026

Austria is boosting its domestic unmanned aviation portfolio with Schiebel’s new VTOL helicopter drone, a versatile platform designed to operate from both land bases and naval vessels. The Camcopter...

January 26, 2026
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UK Unveils One-Way Attack Drone Armed With 2.5-kg Warhead

Edinburgh Drone Company has introduced its newest one-way attack drone, HAMMER, aimed at delivering increased lethality and flexibility on the modern battlefield. Co-developed with Aero Solutions, the drone carries...

January 26, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

France Assigns MBDA Contract for One-Way Attack Drone Supply

France’s defense procurement agency has contracted MBDA to develop and manufacture a long-range one-way attack drone aimed at saturating and degrading enemy air defense systems. The One-Way Effector (OWE)...

January 25, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Turkish Air Force Plans First Order of Over 50 ANKA III Stealth UAVs

Senior Turkish aerospace officials expect the Turkish Air Force to order over 50 ANKA III stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicles in 2026, signalling a decisive move into procurement and...

January 24, 2026
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R&D

UK Chooses Industry Consortia for Apache Loyal Wingman Drone Development

Project NYX has entered a critical development stage, with the UK Ministry of Defence selecting seven domestic companies to design loyal wingman drones intended to operate in close coordination...

January 23, 2026
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New Product Launches

UAE Reveals ‘ORB’ Deep-Sea Remote Vehicle With 1,000-Foot Dive Capability

An Emirati developer is expanding deep-sea search and recovery capabilities with a remotely operated vehicle built to function in extreme underwater conditions beyond human limits. Trident Subsea Systems’ ORB...

January 22, 2026
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Georgia National Guard Trains Soldiers on Small Quadcopter Drone Operations

The Georgia Army National Guard has rolled out a new training program designed to turn soldiers across the state into capable drone pilots. Known as the Unmanned Aerial Systems...

January 21, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Orqa of Croatia Partners With Barzan on Drone Manufacturing

Orqa, a Croatia-based drone technology firm, has signed a cooperation agreement with Qatar’s Barzan Holdings to assess opportunities for localized production of unmanned systems, strengthening defence industry ties between...

January 20, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

France Launches Serial Production of VSR700

France’s defense procurement agency has awarded Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group a production contract for six VSR700 shipborne uncrewed aerial systems, transitioning the program from demonstration to serial production....