Year: 2026

Romania Fits Nearly a Fleet’s Worth of Roles Into One Ground Robot

A single ground robot that can swap from hauling supplies to clearing mines or hunting drones in minutes is the vision behind Romanian firm Maximus Labs’ Max1 unmanned ground vehicle.

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Drone Boats Help US Navy Nab $81M Cocaine Shipment in Caribbean

The US Navy has used unmanned surface vessels to help intercept a cocaine shipment worth more than $81 million in the Caribbean, highlighting the growing operational role of autonomous systems in maritime security.

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General Cherry Adds French AI Guidance System to ‘Bullet’ Interceptor Drone

General Cherry is partnering with French firm Alta Ares to equip its Bullet interceptor drone with a real-time detection and tracking system designed to improve engagements against aerial threats.

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A Canceled US Army Supergun Is Back for the Hypersonic Era

The US Army has revived a giant cannon once intended for long-range strikes, this time to accelerate the development of hypersonic weapons.

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Canada Awards Telesat $1.6B Arctic Military Satellite Communications Contract

Canada has awarded Telesat a 2.3-billion Canadian dollar contract to provide secure satellite communications for the Canadian Armed Forces across the Arctic.

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Lockheed Clears Major Milestone for Next Generation Interceptor

Lockheed Martin has completed the burst test of the Next Generation Interceptor’s second-stage motor case, moving the US missile defense program closer to critical design review.

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Colombia Orders Two Embraer KC-390 Millennium Tanker Transport Aircraft

Colombia has signed a contract with Embraer to acquire two KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft, becoming the second South American country after Brazil to do so.

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BlueBird Tech Seeks Engineers as Ukraine Faces Defense Talent Shortage

BlueBird Tech is hiring more than 30 engineers and technical specialists as Ukraine’s defense industry faces a shortage of skilled personnel.

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UK Builds New Trench Networks to Modernize Army Training

The UK has upgraded two military training sites with new trench systems designed to mirror modern battlefields and better prepare soldiers for contemporary combat.

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Blue Ops Adds Volvo Penta Diesel Engine to V7 Maritime Drone

Blue Ops has integrated a Volvo Penta diesel propulsion system into its Variant 7 USV, expanding propulsion options for the autonomous platform as production ramps up.

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