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5 March

Rheinmetall Buys Majority Stake in Croatia’s UGV Developer DOK-ING

German defense company Rheinmetall has signed an agreement to acquire a 51 percent stake in Croatian unmanned ground vehicle manufacturer DOK-ING, expanding its capabilities in autonomous systems.

5 March

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ukraine Introduces Ground-Based ‘Drone Mothership’ for Tactical Ambushes

A new ground-based “drone mothership” from Ukraine lets drones strike far behind enemy lines while troops remain safely out of the fight.

5 March

Middle East

Protesters drape themselves in Iranian flags as 350,000 Canadians take part in a protest against the Islamic Republic of Iran in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on February 14, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

At Least 87 Dead After US Sinks Iranian Warship

A US submarine sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka on Wednesday, killing at least 87 sailors and leaving dozens missing, officials said.

4 March

Middle East

Ukraine's Humvee-based air defense system armed with R-73 missiles

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Offers Gulf States Air Defense Swap

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered US allies in the Middle East a swap of some of their air defense missiles in exchange for Kyiv's vaunted drone interceptors, to better protect them from Iranian drone attacks.

3 March

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Ethan M. Encarnacion

AFRICOM Explores ‘Flying Wall’ for Next-Gen Force Protection

AFRICOM has come up with a bold concept for defending forces against evolving aerial threats: a “flying wall” of coordinated drones.

3 March

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

Teledyne Marine, MSubs Eye UK Navy’s Maritime Autonomous Systems Efforts

Florida-based Teledyne Marine and MSubs in Devon have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue joint autonomous system opportunities with the UK Royal Navy.

3 March

Americas