European Commission launches EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance to expand joint drone and counter-drone production
The European Commission has launched the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance at the third EU-Ukraine Defence Industry Forum in Kyiv.
Helsing selects West Virginia for first U.S. factory to produce AI-enabled HX-2 strike drones at scale
The HX-2 is already combat-proven in Ukraine, where Helsing said thousands of systems have been deployed to the front lines.
Auterion and SkyFall begin delivery of 50,000 Shrike strike drones with terminal guidance kits to Ukrainian forces
Auterion and SkyFall have begun delivering 50,000 Shrike strike drones equipped with Auterion Strike kits to Ukrainian forces, the companies said.
Royal Navy launches Uncrewed Systems Centre in Swindon to accelerate use of drones, autonomous boats and minehunting systems
The centre is intended to connect operational users with industry and wider defence organisations.
Estonia and Ukraine sign drone cooperation agreement to deepen defence industry ties and support new joint production projects
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a drone cooperation agreement during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Ankara.
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BAE Systems’ FalconWorks advances Nyan strike drone as UK Armed Forces test system across land and maritime operations [VIDEO]
The Royal Navy and British Army have tested a domestically produced One-Way Effector uncrewed air system for use in maritime and land operations for the first time.
Royal Navy launches Callen-Lenz Nyan strike drone at sea for first time as Project VANTAGE advances Hybrid Navy capability
The Royal Navy has launched the Callen-Lenz Nyan One-Way Effector from a ship at sea for the first time during tri-service trials off the south coast of the United Kingdom.
Orqa and Remote Robotic Systems launch Canadian drone, AI and counter-UAS production partnership to build sovereign capability
Croatian drone technology company Orqa and Canada’s Remote Robotic Systems have signed an exclusive partnership agreement to expand production of Orqa systems and components in Canada.
UK to invest more than £5 billion in drone transformation across Armed Forces as Defence Investment Plan accelerates autonomy
The UK will invest more than £5 billion over the next four years in a drone transformation for the Armed Forces.
Shield AI secures $16 million contract for delivery of MQ-35 V-BAT UAVs to support Polish Navy operations
Poland’s Armament Agency signed a contract with Shield AI on June 23, 2026, for delivery of the MQ-35 V-BAT unmanned aerial system.
Ukrainian drone strikes halted refining at Moscow’s Kapotnya oil refinery after damaging key units and fuel tanks
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said Ukrainian drone strikes had forced the Moscow oil refinery in the Kapotnya district to halt crude oil processing.
Thales and Renault Group agreed partnership to build sovereign French drone industry and produce TOUTATIS loitering munition
Thales and Renault Group signed a strategic partnership agreement to jointly develop and industrialise large-scale production of Thales’ TOUTATIS loitering munition.