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New Indian Hybrid Robot Can Drive, Then Take Flight to Bypass Obstacles

An autonomous system that can traverse terrain and take flight when obstacles block its path is the core idea behind a hybrid robot developed by Indian firms ArcanumSpace and Quetzalcoatl.

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‘Fully Autonomous’ Russian Drone Kills Three Civilians in Ukraine Attack: Report

A Russian drone killed three civilians in a recent attack in southeastern Ukraine, with reports claiming it to be the first time Moscow deployed drones powered by a fully autonomous AI system.

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Philippines Eyeing Ramp Up of Drone Capabilities to Modernize Military Fleet

The Philippines has shared plans to ramp up drone capabilities through development and acquisition, a move seen as part of efforts to modernize its military forces.

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Kratos Prepares to Supply Engines for Boeing’s JDAM Long Range Weapon

Kratos is preparing to manufacture large quantities of its Spartan TDI-J85 engines to support Boeing’s Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range production program for the US military.

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Ukraine Uses Ground Robots for 100,000 Frontline Missions

Ukraine has used unmanned ground vehicles to replace personnel in more than 100,000 logistics and evacuation missions in 2026 so far.

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BAE Systems Lays Keel for Royal Australian Navy’s First Hunter-Class Frigate

BAE Systems Maritime Australia has laid the keel for the Royal Australian Navy’s first Hunter-class frigate at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia.

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Finnish Space Tech Firm ICEYE Establishes India Entity, Plans Local Production

ICEYE, a Finnish space technology company specializing in operating synthetic aperture radar satellite constellations, has formally established its presence in India.

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AeroVironment to Build $100M California Defense Campus

AeroVironment has announced plans to invest $100 million in a new campus in Moorpark, California.

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UK Clears Path for SCALP Missile Assembly in Ukraine

The UK will allow MBDA to release classified information needed for Ukraine and France to establish local assembly of SCALP long-range missiles.

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Patria, Ukraine’s General Cherry Explore Drone Production in Finland

Patria has teamed up with Ukrainian drone manufacturer General Cherry to explore producing drones in Finland for European customers.

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