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Feb- 2026 -

4 February

A drone surveys a dense forest under a partly cloudy sky, showcasing how drones can assist in radioactive recovery during daylight hours.

Drones and Robots Become Germany’s New Frontline in Radioactive Recovery Ops

German researchers are sending drones and robots on an unusual mission: to probe deeper into radioactive regions out of reach for human crews.

2 February

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Frontline ‘Miracle’: DARPA’s Robotic Medical Tool Concept Seals Wounds Under Fire

DARPA is exploring a new robotic concept that locates wounds and applies lifesaving treatment, giving injured frontline troops a better chance to survive until they reach a hospital.

Jan- 2026 -

21 January

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Robots Step In as US Air Force Modernizes Aircraft Maintenance

Human technicians could soon be freed up for other tasks as the US turns to GrayMatter Robotics’ autonomous robotic system for aircraft repairs.

12 January

Asia Pacific

Robot dog unmanned ground vehicle moves across an open training field during a military exercise, with soldiers prone on the ground and two helicopters flying low overhead in the background

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Robot Dogs Join Japan’s Assault Force in Landmark Test

Japan may have just offered a glimpse of its next-gen 1st Airborne Brigade: a land assault unit now paired with quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicles.

Dec- 2025 -

19 December

Americas

Humanoid robot operating in a robotics lab, using articulated arms to handle objects while engineers work in the background

Ethan M. Encarnacion

By 2027, 50,000 Humanoid Robots Could Serve as the US Military’s Frontline

The US military’s next battalion might not be composed of trained cadets, but humanoid robots standing 5.9 feet tall.

12 December

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Soldier deploys a tactical unmanned aerial system

Rojoef Manuel

Germany Launches ‘Birds Group’ to Fast-Track Military Tech Innovation

The German Army has launched the Birds Group, a new unit within Land Forces Command designed to speed the fielding of emerging technologies.

12 December

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Ghost Robotics Adds Human-Like Dexterity to Vision 60 Robot Dog

Manipulator Arm is a lightweight, modular, top-mounted system for the Ghost Robotics Vision 60 Q-UGV, featuring six degrees of freedom, and a fully backdrivable design.

12 December

Asia Pacific

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Philippine Army Ushers in Robot Era With ‘COBRA’ and ‘SAFEGUARD’

Locally developed systems are at the center of the Philippine Army’s next move toward a more self-reliant military force.

12 December

Europe

Saab 3D printed fuselage part structure detail

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Saab Reveals Pioneering 3D-Printed Fuselage for Autonomous Aircraft

Saab is rewriting the playbook for autonomous aircraft design with Divergent Technologies, unveiling a fuselage built without traditional assembly rigs.

5 December

Europe