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October 16, 2026
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KNDS MX-10 order expands France’s kamikaze drone fleet

The French Directorate General of Armaments has activated an additional procurement option for KNDS France’s MX-10 Damocles loitering munition, seeking to increase production capacity and provide more systems to...

October 13, 2026
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Shield AI’s X-BAT secures another $150M from US Navy

US Commits Fresh $150M to Shield AI’s X-BAT Development Program — Shield AI’s X-BAT vertical takeoff and landing combat aircraft has received another $150-million government investment to advance development...

October 10, 2026
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TASL, Adani, HAL target Coast Guard UAV requirement

Four major Indian companies—TASL, Adani Defence, HAL and Ashok Leyland—are among the leading contenders for the Indian Coast Guard’s planned purchase of 10 MALE remotely piloted aircraft systems. Solar...

October 8, 2026
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MQ-20 Avenger trials test autonomous mission planning

The US Navy and GA-ASI are advancing autonomous combat coordination through software that translates commanders’ intent into coordinated actions by crewed and uncrewed aircraft. Their recent test evaluated how...

October 7, 2026
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Ottawa limits jamming tests as drone firms seek foreign sites

Canadian drone companies are looking beyond the country for electronic-warfare testing because domestic law restricts access to radio-jamming equipment. Under the Radiocommunication Act, the installation, possession, manufacture, importation, sale...

October 6, 2026
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Australia gets loitering munition partnership from Shield AI

The partnership between Shield AI and Innovaero Technologies is aimed at adding advanced autonomous capabilities to Australia’s OWL series of one-way loitering munitions. The companies have signed an MoU...

September 29, 2026
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New AEVEX UAV combines 3D printing with jet power

AEVEX Aerospace has introduced Specter as a modular autonomous attack drone capable of carrying out several types of missions from a common platform. The one-way system is powered by...

September 29, 2026
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Hungarian troops compete in first military drone pentathlon

Hungary has conducted its first military competition specifically focused on the skills of military drone pilots. Held over two days at the Csobánka training area, the event tested participants’...

September 24, 2026
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4,000 Kiwi drones ordered after US combat trials

Swarm Defense Technologies has received an order covering 4,000 Kiwi one-way attack drones along with additional munitions, with the initial value reaching at least $25 million. The procurement follows...

September 24, 2026
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Triton, Peregrine and Poseidon hit key Australian ISR goals

Australia has formally reached initial operational capability for its MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft and MC-55A Peregrine electronic warfare jets, while also completing upgrades to its P-8A Poseidon fleet....