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May 16, 2026
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Inside the Hermes surveillance UAV

The Hermes series of unmanned aerial vehicles has become a major part of global surveillance and reconnaissance operations. Developed by Israeli defence company Elbit Systems, the Hermes family consists...

May 15, 2026
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Romania gets new unmanned ground vehicle

Hanwha Aerospace and Milrem Robotics are jointly pursuing Romania’s unmanned ground vehicle program with a combination of wheeled and tracked robotic systems designed for logistics, reconnaissance, and combat support...

May 14, 2026
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Drone sensor deal signed by Safran, Baykar

Safran and Baykar are deepening cooperation on unmanned aerial systems through the integration of advanced sensors, navigation systems, and guided weapon technologies. Baykar’s Bayraktar TB2 drones will receive Safran’s...

May 14, 2026
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Diehl tests Spike LR missiles on UGV

Diehl Defence has successfully tested Spike LR missile launches from its Ziesel uncrewed ground vehicle, marking an important step in autonomous anti-armor warfare. The lightweight robotic platform demonstrated its...

May 12, 2026
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$5.9M raised for defense tech startups

Front Ventures has secured 5 million euros to invest in Ukrainian and Nordic defense startups developing drones, battlefield software, and military communications technologies. The funding reflects growing international interest...

May 11, 2026
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Japan orders 300 locally made drones

Japan has awarded Terra Drone a contract to manufacture 300 modular UAVs for military training, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion into defense technologies. The deal reflects...

May 11, 2026
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Akinci drone gains enhanced strike capability

EDGE and Baykar are integrating Al Tariq precision-guided munitions onto the Bayraktar Akinci combat drone, expanding the platform’s long-range strike capabilities. The agreement combines Baykar’s advanced unmanned aircraft technology...

May 7, 2026
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New stealth kamikaze drones revealed

India’s ADE has unveiled its new high-speed stealth swarm drones designed for future autonomous warfare missions. Inspired by the SWIFT UCAV program, the attritable drones combine stealth shaping, swarm...

May 6, 2026
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US Army conducts unmanned vehicle training

The US Army is testing HDT Robotics’ Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicle to improve battlefield logistics and reduce the physical strain on soldiers. The robotic platform can transport heavy...

May 5, 2026
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ULTRA Turbo UAV selected by US Air Force

DZYNE Technologies has secured a major AFRL contract to supply three ULTRA Turbo unmanned aircraft for next-generation ISR operations. The high-endurance UAV can fly for up to 72 hours,...