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Oct- 2026 -

2 October

Land

Ukrainian Aerial Drone Maker Tries Ground Warfare This Time With Six-Wheeled UGV

A Ukrainian manufacturer known for its aerial systems is taking its drone technology to the ground with a six-wheeled unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed for a range of battlefield roles.

1 October

Technology

The Turkish flag overlooks a city in Turkey. Photo: Kübra Nûr Şahin/Pexels.

Samantha Alexa

Turkey Launches EVREN, Its National AI Platform for Defense

Turkey has introduced EVREN, its new national AI platform, giving defense companies and other users access to domestic computing, AI models, and data-processing capabilities while keeping sensitive information within the country.

1 October

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

ASTRA Named US Army Finalist for Three-Layer Interceptor System

A Dutch-American defense partnership has created a multi-layered interceptor system that can match different weapons to the range and type of an incoming threat.

1 October

Sea

Ethan M. Encarnacion

STARK’s AI-Powered USV Emerges as a New Defender for European Waters

An AI-enabled unmanned surface vessel (USV) is being positioned to patrol and protect European waters, with the ability to remain at sea for weeks without returning to base.

Sep- 2026 -

29 September

Exercises

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Hungarian Troops Test Drone Warfare Skills in First ‘Drone Pentathlon’

Drone pilots from the Hungarian Defence Forces faced off in the country’s first military pentathlon focused on unmanned aircraft skills.

29 September

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

EU Approves First Five Joint Defense Projects of Common Interest

EU member states have approved the first five European Defence Projects of Common Interest to develop major military capabilities together.

29 September

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

Estonia Opens Military to Defense Investors and Tech Firms

Estonia is bringing its military closer to investors through a new agreement aimed at accelerating the development and testing of defense technologies.

28 September

War

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ukrainian Drones Airdrop 4 Tonnes of Aid Into Russian-Occupied Oleshky

Ukrainian forces have deployed drones to airdrop 4 tonnes (8,818 pounds) of food and other supplies across more than 100 locations in Russian-occupied Oleshky.

25 September

Europe