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September 6, 2026
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R&D

US Air Force Eyes $10M Attritable Successor to MQ-9 Reaper

The US Air Force is exploring a cheaper and potentially expendable unmanned aircraft to complement or eventually replace the MQ-9 Reaper. The proposed Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA) is being...

September 2, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Boeing to Upgrade MQ-25 Stingray With Electronic Warfare Capabilities Under New US Navy Contract

Aerospace giant Boeing has secured a contract to enhance the electronic warfare capabilities of its MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aerial refueling aircraft, according to a US Department of Defense announcement....

August 27, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Palladyne AI and NORDA Join Forces on Autonomous Drone Swarms

US defense technology company Palladyne AI and Ukrainian-Estonian drone developer NORDA Dynamics have announced a collaboration to combine drone swarm coordination with autonomous terminal guidance capabilities. Under the partnership,...

August 25, 2026
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Indian Hybrid Robot Drives and Flies to Overcome Battlefield Obstacles

ArcanumSpace and Quetzalcoatl of India are developing ARC ODIN, an autonomous hybrid robot capable of traveling on the ground and becoming airborne when its path is blocked by difficult...

August 22, 2026
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New Product Launches

OctayN Unveils Suparna-X2 Solar-Powered UAV for Persistent ISR

OctayN Aerospace has expanded the capabilities of unmanned aerial technology with the introduction of Suparna-X2, a solar-powered UAV designed for long-duration Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations. The platform...

August 22, 2026
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New Product Launches

EndureAir Unveils VAHAK-6 UAV Mothership Based on SABAL 20

EndureAir Systems has introduced VAHAK-6, an innovative multi-UAV mothership concept developed with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). The new system combines the company’s SABAL 20 unmanned helicopter with up to...

August 19, 2026
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Germany Launches Drone Research Center to Counter Infrastructure Threats

Germany has opened a dedicated research facility for developing and evaluating counter-drone technologies designed to protect airports, major public gatherings, and critical infrastructure from unauthorized unmanned aircraft. Based at...

August 14, 2026
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New Product Launches

Ukrainian Company Introduces UGV With 210-Kg Payload Capacity

Temerland, a Ukrainian unmanned systems developer, has introduced the Gnom L2, an upgraded UGV designed for transporting heavy military payloads in demanding operational environments. The new vehicle builds on...

August 13, 2026
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US Army Selects Six Contractors to Develop Frontline UGVs

The US Army has awarded prototype development opportunities to six industry partners under its Infantry Last Tactical Mile (ILTM) initiative to advance unmanned ground vehicles for logistics and casualty...

August 8, 2026
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ADE Expands Manufacturing and FCS Simulation Capabilities for Next-Generation Defence Programs

The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), one of the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) premier aerospace laboratories, has initiated a series of infrastructure upgrades to strengthen India’s indigenous aircraft...