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May 1, 2026
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New Product Launches

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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Procurement & Contracts

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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R&D

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...

April 22, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Anduril and Kraken Partner to Develop Scalable US Navy Unmanned Surface Vessels

Anduril Industries and Kraken Technology Group have teamed up to support the US Navy with a new range of compact unmanned surface vessels (USVs), designed to deliver flexibility in...

April 21, 2026
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R&D

Rheinmetall and Kraken Begin Serial Production of K3 Scout USV

Rheinmetall has moved into serial production of the Kraken K3 Scout unmanned surface vessel, signaling the large-scale rollout of a versatile platform designed for both defense and civilian maritime...

April 21, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Shield AI’s V-BAT Targets $800M US Navy ISR Contract Opportunity

Shield AI has entered a US Navy ISR program with its V-BAT drone, competing in an initiative worth up to $800 million to deliver contractor-operated surveillance capabilities for naval...

April 18, 2026
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R&D

Tata Advanced Systems Builds Next-Gen UGV for Defence

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) has unveiled a next-generation Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), reinforcing India’s focus on developing indigenous unmanned solutions for modern warfare. The fully tracked system, built...

April 17, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Netherlands Commits $293M for Joint Drone Manufacturing With Ukraine

The Netherlands is investing 248 million euros ($293 million) in a joint drone production program with Ukraine, with manufacturing set to take place in both countries. Defence Minister Dilan...

April 17, 2026
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Mergers & JV

DeltaQuad Strengthens Baltic Presence via Meridein Alliance

DeltaQuad has partnered with Meridein Group OÜ to strengthen the deployment of its unmanned aerial systems in the Baltic region. The agreement focuses on the DeltaQuad Evo, a long-range...