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January 13, 2026
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HII Expands UK Operations to Scale Underwater Drone Manufacturing

HII has significantly expanded its Portchester, UK, facility dedicated to unmanned underwater vehicles, doubling its size to better support customers operating the REMUS family of autonomous underwater drones. The...

January 13, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Germany Places Order for Eight MQ-9B Maritime Surveillance and ASW Drones

Germany has contracted General Atomics to supply eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aircraft for the German Navy, expanding its maritime intelligence, surveillance, and anti-submarine warfare capabilities. Initial deliveries are planned...

January 9, 2026
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Mach Industries Unveils ‘Dart’ System to Counter Mass Group 1–3 Drone Swarms

Mach Industries, headquartered in California, is advancing counter-UAS capabilities with Dart, a scalable air-defense system built to counter Group 1–3 drones, from single platforms to dense swarm formations. The...

January 9, 2026
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HII Completes Initial Production of Lionfish Subsea Drone for US Navy

HII has completed the final base-year production phase of the Lionfish small unmanned underwater vehicle for the US Navy, advancing the service’s move toward expanded autonomous undersea operations. Awarded...

January 9, 2026
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US Marine Corps Moves Closer to Fielding Its Own Loyal Wingman Drone

The US Marine Corps has joined the race to field a loyal wingman drone, awarding Northrop Grumman and Kratos the contract to develop its inaugural Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA)....

January 8, 2026
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Exail Lands Dual Orders for DriX H-9 Maritime Drone

French maritime robotics specialist Exail has signed two new contracts for its DriX H-9 autonomous surface drone, expanding its use in naval defense and hydrographic operations. The first agreement...

January 8, 2026
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Ukraine Deploys New Ground Robot Designed for Intense Battlefield Operations

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has authorized the operational use of a new ground-based combat robot to limit soldier exposure in high-threat environments. Developed domestically, the Zmiy Droid 12.7...

January 7, 2026
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Denmark Acquires Eight UGVs to Explore Future Combat Applications

Denmark has taken delivery of eight unmanned ground vehicles as part of an initiative to assess their potential role in future battlefield operations. The acquisition includes four THeMIS UGVs...

January 7, 2026
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MQ-9B Receives Advanced Processing Upgrade for Data-Intensive Operations

Ultra Intelligence & Communications is equipping the MQ-9B with a more advanced “brain” through its Knox-5 processor, significantly improving onboard AI and real-time data processing. The firm has secured...

January 6, 2026
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US Army Procures Tactical Mapping Drones From EagleNXT

The US Army has acquired advanced tactical mapping drones from EagleNXT through German partner Dronivo GmbH as part of efforts to strengthen battlefield mapping and reconnaissance capabilities. The contract,...