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January 9, 2026
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US Marine Corps Moves Closer to Fielding Its Own Loyal Wingman Drone

The US Marine Corps has joined the race to field a loyal wingman drone, awarding Northrop Grumman and Kratos the contract to develop its inaugural Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA)....

January 8, 2026
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Exail Lands Dual Orders for DriX H-9 Maritime Drone

French maritime robotics specialist Exail has signed two new contracts for its DriX H-9 autonomous surface drone, expanding its use in naval defense and hydrographic operations. The first agreement...

January 8, 2026
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Ukraine Deploys New Ground Robot Designed for Intense Battlefield Operations

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has authorized the operational use of a new ground-based combat robot to limit soldier exposure in high-threat environments. Developed domestically, the Zmiy Droid 12.7...

January 7, 2026
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Denmark Acquires Eight UGVs to Explore Future Combat Applications

Denmark has taken delivery of eight unmanned ground vehicles as part of an initiative to assess their potential role in future battlefield operations. The acquisition includes four THeMIS UGVs...

January 7, 2026
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MQ-9B Receives Advanced Processing Upgrade for Data-Intensive Operations

Ultra Intelligence & Communications is equipping the MQ-9B with a more advanced “brain” through its Knox-5 processor, significantly improving onboard AI and real-time data processing. The firm has secured...

January 6, 2026
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US Army Procures Tactical Mapping Drones From EagleNXT

The US Army has acquired advanced tactical mapping drones from EagleNXT through German partner Dronivo GmbH as part of efforts to strengthen battlefield mapping and reconnaissance capabilities. The contract,...

January 6, 2026
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High-Speed Drone Interceptor Reaching 236 Km/h Deployed in Ukraine

General Cherry has introduced AIR SPEED, a high-velocity interceptor designed to enhance Ukraine’s counter-drone capabilities through speed, agility, and precision targeting. Capable of reaching speeds of up to 236...

January 6, 2026
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Exail Wins Contract to Deliver K-Ster Mine Countermeasure Drones

Exail has been awarded a €40 million ($46.8 million) contract to deliver hundreds of K-Ster unmanned underwater mine disposal vehicles to several navies. The deal marks the company’s second-largest...

January 6, 2026
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Lantronix Launches AI Platform to Accelerate Drone Development

Lantronix has launched its AI-driven Drone Reference Platform, designed to streamline the development of next-generation unmanned aerial systems for defense and commercial use. Compliant with U.S. security requirements, the...

January 6, 2026
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New Uncrewed Surface Vessel Expands Autonomous Littoral Missions

Shift Coastal Technologies’ OceanSled Explorer unmanned surface vehicle is designed to push autonomous maritime operations into high-risk littoral zones. At 3.6 meters long and weighing 280 kilograms, the USV...