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July 7, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Netherlands Awards $34M Contract for Next-Generation Drone Integration Software

The Netherlands is implementing a software-first framework designed to unify unmanned aerial and ground systems from multiple manufacturers under a single operational network. To support this initiative, the Dutch...

Britain commits $6.6B to drone capabilities

The British government has launched an unprecedented drone modernization initiative worth more than £5 billion over four years. The funding will support new unmanned capabilities across the Army, Royal...

July 3, 2026
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New Product Launches

Saudi expands attack drone capability with SKYWASP

Saudi Arabia has introduced the SKYWASP, a domestically developed long-range attack drone intended for one-way strike operations. Produced by SR2Vector, the platform reportedly has a range of about 1,500...

June 29, 2026
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Mergers & JV

ARX Robotics and Roboneers Launch Joint Venture to Build UGVs for Ukraine

ARX Robotics of Germany and Ukraine’s Roboneers have partnered to create a joint venture focused on manufacturing unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for Ukraine’s military on a mass-production scale. Signed...

June 24, 2026
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R&D

India Advances Development of Carrier-Capable Stealth Combat Drone

As part of its efforts to strengthen naval air power, India is pursuing the development of a carrier-based stealth combat drone under the Naval Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (NUCAV)...

June 22, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Thales and Aura Aero Partner on MALE ISR Drone Capability for France

An AURA AERO subsidiary and Thales have entered into a partnership to create an advanced ISR drone solution aimed at reinforcing France’s sovereign defense and reconnaissance capabilities. The collaboration...

June 20, 2026
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R&D

HAL’s N-CATS Naval Drone Appears Headed Toward a Dedicated Carrier-Based Design

HAL and the Indian Navy are progressing with the development of the Navy Combat Air Teaming System (N-CATS), a carrier-capable Loyal Wingman drone designed to operate alongside crewed naval...

June 19, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Renault and Thales Join Forces to Scale Up Toutatis Loitering Munition Production

Renault Group and Thales have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly design and mass-produce the Toutatis loitering munition, targeting a manufacturing rate of up to 1,000 systems each...

June 18, 2026
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R&D

India Clears New Military Drone Technology Hub in Uttar Pradesh

As part of its drive to expand domestic unmanned warfare capabilities, India has sanctioned a 5-billion-rupee ($52.9 million) National Military Drone Technology Hub in Uttar Pradesh. To be established...

June 17, 2026
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New Product Launches

Germany expands space-based ISR capabilities

Germany is building a comprehensive space-based intelligence and surveillance framework through collaboration between leading defense and space technology companies. The initiative combines satellite imaging, data analytics, and intelligence processing...