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May 11, 2026
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EDGE, Baykar Team Up to Enhance Akinci Drone Strike Capabilities

EDGE has entered into an agreement with Baykar to integrate Al Tariq precision-guided munitions onto the Bayraktar Akinci unmanned combat aerial vehicle. The agreement establishes technical collaboration aimed at...

May 7, 2026
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Aeronautical Development Establishment Unveils Stealth Swarm Drones Inspired by SWIFT UCAV

Aeronautical Development Establishment has revealed the first visual of its next-generation attritable stealth swarm drones, highlighting India’s growing focus on affordable, expendable unmanned systems designed for future battlefield operations....

May 6, 2026
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R&D

HDT Robotics Trials Hunter WOLF UGV With US Army’s 10th Mountain Division

At Fort Polk, Louisiana, HDT Robotics is partnering with the US Army’s 10th Mountain Division to conduct training and assessment exercises involving the Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicle. The...

May 4, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Japan and India Partner on Autonomous AI Drone Development

Japan has teamed up with India to create advanced unmanned aerial systems designed to operate independently and respond autonomously even when disconnected from external networks. The collaboration will be...

May 3, 2026
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Dynamatic and Aerodata Offer Sovereign ‘AeroForce X’ MALE UAV for Indian Tri-Service Program

Dynamatic Technologies, partnering with Germany’s Aerodata AG, is advancing its “AeroForce X” platform as a candidate for the Indian Armed Forces’ planned acquisition of 87 MALE UAVs. The tri-service...

May 3, 2026
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Flying Wedge Developing 1-Ton Armed Kaalbhairav MALE UAV for ISR Operations

Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace has unveiled plans to develop a 1-ton MALE variant of its Kaalbhairav UAV, marking another step forward in the expansion of India’s indigenous unmanned...

May 1, 2026
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Textron Unveils RIPSAW M1 Armed With Loitering Munition Capability

A new unmanned ground vehicle developed by Textron Systems and Howe & Howe Inc. has been introduced with the capability to launch loitering munitions. Named the RIPSAW M1, the...

April 30, 2026
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US Army Orders Thor Mini Drones for Tactical Battlefield Missions

Mistral has secured a $20-million US Army contract to provide Thor mini unmanned aerial systems for company-level, multi-role operations. The contract includes the delivery of Thor vertical takeoff and...

April 28, 2026
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Poland Trials AI-Based Acoustic Drone Detection and EW Systems

As part of its East Shield border defense initiative, Poland has initiated field evaluations of advanced acoustic and electronic warfare systems. The effort includes seven specialized acoustic reconnaissance platforms...

April 24, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Netherlands Joins United States Air Force in CCA Program for Loyal Wingman Drones

The Netherlands has partnered with the United States Air Force on the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, formalizing plans to acquire prototype drones as part of the initiative’s development...