IG Nex1 held a contract commemoration event with Shield AI at UMEX 2026 (Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference), held in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Continue reading
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US Marine Corps Orders 600+ Anduril Bolt-M Systems
The U.S. Marine Corps awarded Anduril a $23.9 million contract to deliver more than 600 Bolt-M systems for the next phase of the Organic Precision Fires-Light (OPF-L) program beginning in February 2026. Continue reading
EDGE to Supply 168 Advanced Unmanned Helicopters to UAE MoD
– EDGE, an advanced technology and defence group, has been awarded two landmark contracts to supply the advanced ANAVIA HT-100 and HT-750 unmanned helicopters to the UAE Ministry of Defence (MoD). The contracts hold major significance as one of the world’s largest orders to date for autonomous unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Continue reading
Anduril Announces Major California Expansion with New Long Beach Campus
Anduril Industries has announced plans to establish a second major Southern California campus in Long Beach and Lakewood, expanding its footprint to support long-term growth and rising demand from the U.S. military and allied partners. Anduril’s headquarters will remain in Costa Mesa. Continue reading
Elbit Systems Expands in Europe with Full Acquisition of U-TacS
– Elbit Systems UK has finalised the full acquisition of UAV Tactical Systems Ltd. (U-TacS), which follows the receipt of all required regulatory and government approvals. Over nearly two decades, U-TacS has supplied dozens of advanced tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to the British Army as well as to international customers, including the United Nations and NATO member countries. Continue reading
Germany Arrests Woman who Gave Drone Information to Russian Agent
German authorities have arrested a woman accused of supplying information related to Russia’s war in Ukraine to a Russian intelligence agent and helping to get him access to political events in Berlin, prosecutors said. Continue reading
GA-ASI and Calidus Sign MOU To Collaborate on Co-Production of MQ-9B and Gambit CCA
– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and Calidus Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the prospective co-production of MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft and Gambit Collaborative Combat Aircraft in the UAE, as well as command and control and battle management systems. Continue reading
Zipline Surpasses 2M Deliveries, Raises More than $600M
Zipline, the American robotics company behind the world’s largest autonomous delivery system, announced that it has surpassed two million commercial deliveries, raised more than $600 million in funding, and will expand operations to Houston and Phoenix in early 2026, with additional U.S. metros launching later in the year. With this round, Zipline is now valued at $7.6 billion. Continue reading