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February 6, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Ohio-Based Startup Expands Drone Manufacturing for US Armed Forces

Agilis Air, a defence startup based in Ohio, has begun pre-manufacturing affordable unmanned aerial systems in an effort to close a critical supply shortfall as US military drone requirements...

February 5, 2026
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L3Harris Sets 2025 Record in Fuze Deliveries to US and Allied Militaries

L3Harris Technologies achieved a record-breaking 2025 by delivering almost half a million fuzes, as rising US and allied weapons manufacturing drove unprecedented production levels. The increase was led by...

February 5, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Overland AI Bags $100M to Scale Autonomous Ground Combat Vehicle Programs

Overland AI raised $100 million to scale its autonomous ground vehicle programs with the US military, representing a major advance in the real-world operational deployment of robotic systems. The...

February 5, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Milrem Robotics, EOS Join Forces to Boost Mission-Ready UGV Solutions

Milrem Robotics of Estonia and Australia’s EOS Defence Systems have entered into a strategic teaming agreement aimed at advancing unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) technologies and expanding collaboration in combat...

February 4, 2026
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Airbus to Supply Aliaca VTOL Drones to French Naval Forces

The French government has ordered the Aliaca VTOL uncrewed aerial system for naval use, with the acquisition managed through Survey Copter, part of Airbus Helicopters. Known within the French...

February 4, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Ukraine Introduces Combat UGV Able to Launch Grenades Without Line of Sight

Two Ukrainian defense firms have introduced a new unmanned ground system intended to enhance battlefield effectiveness by enabling indirect grenade engagement from concealed positions. The platform, known as ARDAL,...

February 3, 2026
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Red Cat Bags Regional Contract for Black Widow Drone Systems

An undisclosed Asia-Pacific customer has placed an order for Red Cat Holdings’ Black Widow small unmanned aircraft system, the company announced. Delivery of an unspecified quantity of systems is...

February 3, 2026
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Swiss Military Acquires Black Hornet Nano Drones From Teledyne FLIR

Switzerland has awarded Teledyne FLIR Defense a $17.5 million contract for the procurement of large quantities of the Black Hornet 4 nano drone, strengthening its tactical reconnaissance capabilities. The...

January 31, 2026
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New Product Launches

France Unveils Fury 120 Interceptor to Defeat Russian-Used Shahed Drones

A new French-developed interceptor, known as Fury 120, has been created to counter one-way attack drones such as Iran’s Shahed and Russia’s Geran, highlighting how the proliferation of low-cost...

January 30, 2026
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Britain Debuts Baby Raptor and Raptor XL Autonomous Interceptors

The United Kingdom is placing renewed emphasis on speed to counter emerging aerial threats, unveiling two new high-speed interceptor concepts aimed at rapid and precise engagements. London Defence R&D...