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January 2, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Belrise partners with Israel’s Plasan to manufacture electric UGVs in India

Belrise Industries, headquartered in Pune, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Israeli defense firm Plasan Sasa to manufacture electric unmanned ground vehicle components in India, strengthening indigenous capabilities...

December 31, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri awarded Indian Navy deal for Black Shark heavyweight torpedoes

Italy’s Fincantieri has announced that its underwater weapons subsidiary, WASS Submarine Systems, has secured a contract valued at more than €200 million to supply Black Shark Advanced heavyweight torpedoes...

December 29, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Ukraine Receives Initial Batch of Zeus FPV Drones From Finland

Summa Defence of Finland has confirmed the delivery of the initial batch of Zeus FPV drones to Ukraine, introducing a new family of domestically produced tactical unmanned systems into...

December 25, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

US Air Force Expands MQ-9A Reaper Operations in Caribbean for Counter-Narcotics Missions

Recent imagery has confirmed the deployment of a seventh U.S. Air Force MQ-9A Reaper drone operating from Rafael Hernández Airport in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, further expanding persistent surveillance coverage...

December 24, 2025
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R&D

South Korea Develops Autonomous Framework to Enable Naval Manned–Unmanned Operations

South Korea is taking steps to operationalize manned–unmanned naval teaming by developing core systems for combat unmanned surface vessels capable of operating in concert with crewed naval platforms. The...

December 21, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

EMSA Chooses Airbus Flexrotor VTOL UAV to Enhance European Coastal Surveillance

The European Maritime Safety Agency has selected Airbus’ Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system under a new maritime surveillance framework contract, Airbus has confirmed. The decision represents the first operational deployment...

December 19, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

US Navy Acquires Textron Unmanned Boat for AUKUS Evaluations

As part of AUKUS-related trials, the US Navy has procured an unmanned surface vessel from Textron Systems, reinforcing efforts to advance autonomous maritime capabilities within the trilateral alliance of...

December 19, 2025
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New Product Launches

AIRO Finalizes Production of First US-Made RQ-35 ISR Drones

AIRO Group has finalized production of its first RQ-35 intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance drones at its US production site in Phoenix, Arizona, marking a key milestone in the program’s...

December 18, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Spain’s Navy Commissions Its First Unmanned Surface Vessel

Spain’s Navy has officially inducted its first unmanned surface vessel, marking a key milestone in the fleet’s transition toward integrated manned and unmanned maritime operations. The Sead 23 USV...

December 17, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

Vatn Systems Secures $60 Million to Advance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Development

Autonomous underwater vehicle developer Vatn Systems has closed a $60 million Series A funding round, enabling the company to accelerate manufacturing and technological development of AUVs for U.S. defense...