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March 12, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Australia Boosts Bluebottle USV Fleet With $125M Sovereign Investment

Australia has allocated 176 million Australian dollars ($125 million) to expand its fleet of Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels, strengthening autonomous maritime capabilities within the Royal Australian Navy. Under a...

March 12, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Indra Teams With Tresca to Develop Drone Manufacturing Facility in Spain

Spain-based defense company Indra Group has partnered with engineering consultancy Tresca to support the construction of a new drone production facility in León, reflecting the growing demand for unmanned...

March 11, 2026
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R&D

US Conducts Trials of High-Energy Laser for Counter-Drone Operations

A joint test conducted by the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) and the Federal Aviation Administration has demonstrated the use of high-energy laser technology for counter-drone missions while...

March 10, 2026
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R&D

US Unveils AI-Powered Drone Intelligence Platform for Enhanced Threat Detection

Mobix Labs has carried out field testing of its newest AI-enabled drone platform, highlighting enhanced performance in detecting threats and improving situational awareness across challenging environments. The system integrates...

March 6, 2026
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R&D

Europe Prepares to Develop Next-Generation Hybrid Drone for Multi-Mission Operations

The European Defence Agency has commissioned Survey Copter to explore and develop a hybrid multi-mission drone that could soon operate in European airspace. Based on Airbus’ Capa-X UAS, the...

March 6, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Kratos Wins $7M Deal to Deliver Drone and Cruise Missile Detection Technology

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been awarded a $7 million production deal for a counter-UAS system designed to detect, track, and classify aerial threats. The technology is built...

March 5, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Rheinmetall Acquires Controlling Stake in Croatian UGV Firm DOK-ING

German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall has reached an agreement to purchase a majority 51 percent stake in Croatian UGV developer DOK-ING as part of its strategy to expand in autonomous...

February 27, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Poland’s FlyFocus Gains $5.3M to Boost ‘Made in Europe’ Drone Output

FlyFocus, a Poland-based developer of drones and avionics systems, has raised 4.5 million euros ($5.3 million) in its inaugural institutional investment round. Supported by Polish public and private venture...

February 27, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Army Expands Purchase of Switchblade Loitering Munitions From AeroVironment

The United States Army has awarded AeroVironment a $186 million contract for additional Switchblade 600 and 300 loitering munitions. The order is part of a broader 2024 framework contract...

February 26, 2026
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R&D

Quantum Systems Unveils ‘MANDRILL’ UGV for Multi-Mission Operations

At Enforce Tac 2026, German firm Quantum Systems showcased its latest innovation: a versatile unmanned ground vehicle equipped with advanced technologies. The new system, named MANDRILL, is built for...