Drones – Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
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Jan- 2026 -20 January
Ukraine, Germany Pause Further Helsing HX-2 Drone Orders After Technical Issues
Ukraine and Germany have suspended further orders of HX-2 strike drones from the German defense technology company Helsing following technical problems during field trials.
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20 January
France Formalizes Shipborne Drone Capability With VSR700 Serial Production
France has awarded a production contract to Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group for six shipborne VSR700 drones to equip the French Navy.
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19 January
US Army Picks HERO-90 Loitering Munition to Boost Infantry Anti-Armor Capability
The US Army has selected UVision’s HERO-90 loitering munition for its Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance program.
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19 January
US DARPA Taps Shearwater AI to Extend Drone Flight Endurance
The US DARPA has selected Shearwater Aerospace to provide AI software that helps drones exploit wind currents to extend flight endurance.
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19 January
Windracers ULTRA Drone Doubles Range, Set for Heavier Payloads
Windracers is set to upgrade its ULTRA drone to carry 200 kilograms (441 pounds) over 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles), with the enhanced capability expected to be available in the coming months.
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16 January
Skyeton Puts a Hydrogen-Powered Spin on the Raybird UAV
Skyeton is introducing a fresh take on the Raybird unmanned aerial vehicle, adding a hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric motor for longer, quieter flights.
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16 January
Leonardo DRS Orders AI Counter-Drone Systems From Axon Vision
Leonardo has placed an order worth $350,000 with Axon Vision for AI-driven counter-drone systems to support US defense and homeland security missions.
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16 January
India’s IG Defence Clinches Indigenous Anti-Drone System Orders From Army, Navy
Indian defense firm IG Defence has secured orders from the Indian Army and Navy for its IG T-Shul Pulse anti-drone system, which is fully designed, developed, and manufactured in India.
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15 January
US Marines Select Anduril’s Bolt-M Loitering Munitions for OPF-L Program
The US Marine Corps has tapped Anduril to supply drones for the next phase of the Organic Precision Fires–Light (OPF-L) program, which provides infantry squads with their own portable precision strike weapon.
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15 January
Trust Automation Secures $490M US Air Force Deal for Drones, C-UAS Systems
The US Air Force has awarded Trust Automation a contract worth up to $490 million to accelerate the development of unmanned and counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities.
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