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January 22, 2026
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Georgia NG Trains Troops on Quadcopter Drones

Georgia’s Army National Guard has initiated a new Unmanned Aerial Systems Operator course to develop personnel capable of flying tactical drones. The 12-day program, spearheaded by Brig. Gen. Jason...

January 21, 2026
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Croatian Drone Maker Orqa Partners With Barzan

Orqa, a Croatia-based specialist in drone and unmanned systems technology, has entered into a cooperation agreement with Qatar’s Barzan Holdings to examine opportunities for local production of unmanned platforms...

January 20, 2026
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France Confirms Shipborne Drone Capability With VSR700

The French Navy is set to field a serially produced shipborne drone capability following a contract award by France’s defense procurement agency to Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group for...

January 20, 2026
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Auterion Tests Coordinated Multi-Target Combat Drone Swarm

At a US military range in Florida, Auterion demonstrated a live-fire combat drone swarm, proving the ability of a single operator to conduct one-to-many strike missions using autonomous, expendable...

January 19, 2026
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Windracers ULTRA Boosts Range, Supports Heavier Payloads

British drone manufacturer Windracers is set to significantly enhance the performance of its ULTRA cargo drone, increasing its payload capacity to 200 kilograms while maintaining a range of more...

January 19, 2026
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Shearwater AI Wins DARPA Contract to Boost Drone Flight

DARPA has tapped Shearwater Aerospace to deliver AI-powered flight optimization software designed to help drones harness wind energy and significantly extend airborne endurance. The work supports DARPA’s Albatross program,...

January 19, 2026
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US Navy Prepares First Medium Unmanned Surface Ships

The US Navy is moving closer to routine operational use of medium unmanned surface vessels, with the Sea Hunter and Seahawk set to enter fleet service and new organizational...

January 17, 2026
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UK Royal Navy Conducts First Flight of Proteus Drone

The UK Royal Navy and Leonardo UK have achieved the first autonomous flight of the Proteus full-size helicopter, a groundbreaking milestone for the nation’s uncrewed aviation program. Conducted at...

January 16, 2026
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Raybird UAV Gets Hydrogen Upgrade From Skyeton

Skyeton has unveiled an upgraded version of its Raybird UAV, featuring a hydrogen-electric propulsion system that extends flight duration and enhances stealth capabilities. This modernization marks a departure from...

January 15, 2026
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French Army Selects UNAC Robots for Explosive Disposal

The DGA has selected UNAC to supply 34 next-generation explosive ordnance disposal robots for the French Army as part of the ROBIN program, which focuses on providing engineering regiments...