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2026-01-18 18:35 UTC
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Ukraine Hits Major Diesel Refinery in Russia’s Samara Region
Ukraine's unmanned systems targeted a key oil processing unit at the Syzran refinery in Russia's Samara region, which serves as a significant diesel supplier for both domestic use and Russian occupati...
Madyar’s Birds Strike Russian Special Forces in Occupied Ukraine, at Least 120 Casualties
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces claimed responsibility for an attack on Russia's GRU special forces within occupied Ukrainian territory. The strike resulted in significant casualties among the Russi...
Japan Accelerates Defense Buildup With Record Budget and Expanded Unmanned Capabilities
Japan is set to increase its defense budget for the twelfth consecutive year, responding to growing security challenges in the region and pressure from U.S. alliance requirements. The new draft includ...
Israel’s multi-front war, lasers and unmanned systems: 2025 review
In 2025, Israel continued its controversial military engagements while its defense sector expanded internationally with advanced technologies such as lasers and unmanned systems....
Indian Army Builds Drone Force With 8K-10K Units Per Corps, Targets Universal Soldier Training By 2027
The Indian Army is establishing a drone force with integration across all arms and services. The project aims for universal soldier training by 2027, reflecting the anticipated importance of unmanned ...
Navy launches suicide drone from ship at sea for first time
The U.S. Navy has conducted its first successful launch of a LUCAS (Low-Cost Unmanned Aerial System Swarming Technology) drone from the USS Santa Barbara, an LCS operating in the Arabian Gulf....
Drone hunter-killer MADIS vehicles now being produced for Marines
The Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) is currently under production for the U.S. Marines. The system is designed to neutralize unmanned aerial systems and manned aircraft, including helicop...
Northrop Grumman and Kratos team up to develop US Marine Corps CCA
Northrop Grumman has been contracted by the US Marine Corps to provide autonomy software for its loyal wingman aircraft. This software will be integrated into Kratos' XQ-58 Valkyrie unmanned aerial sy...
Insitu rolls out FLARES upgrades for Integrator drone
Insitu, part of Boeing, along with Hood Tech, has updated its Flying Launch and Recovery System (FLARES) to enhance the capabilities of the long-endurance Integrator unmanned aerial system. The enhanc...
Ukraine and Portugal Sign Agreement for Maritime Unmanned System Cooperation
Ukraine and Portugal have signed a joint statement establishing collaboration aimed at producing maritime unmanned systems. This partnership looks to enhance cooperation in the development of modern n...
HII expands UK drone vessel operations hub at Portchester
US defense company HII has expanded its unmanned systems facility in Hampshire, doubling its size and emphasizing the site's importance as a European hub for autonomous maritime operations....
Navy F-35 pilots train to wield drones with touchscreen tablets
F-35 pilots are undergoing training to utilize autonomous unmanned systems controlled by artificial intelligence as additional support through touchscreen tablets. These drones function as 'loyal wing...
HII shifts UK role toward autonomy and in-country support
HII has outlined plans to expand its autonomous systems work in the UK, focusing on jobs creation, local support services, and future autonomy initiatives....
Will the Marine Corps Divest Grenades?
The Marine Corps released an announcement that they are actively looking for civilian companies to provide 10,000 first-person view drones within a one year period....