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Zuppa and TNUAVC Plan Drone Training Labs for Agniveers
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Zuppa and TNUAVC Plan Drone Training Labs for Agniveers

Indian defence drone company Zuppa Geo Navigation Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Corporation (TNUAVC) to establish drone-training laboratories at Army Regimental Centres and develop a structured pilot-training programme for Agniveers and serving defence personnel. The initiative is also intended to…
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China Deploys WZ-7 Drone at Scarborough Shoal During New Maritime Drills
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China Deploys WZ-7 Drone at Scarborough Shoal During New Maritime Drills

China has publicly showcased a Guizhou WZ-7 Soaring Dragon high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aircraft at Scarborough Shoal for the first time, according to a September 28 report by the U.S. Naval Institute’s USNI News. The appearance came during Chinese military and coast guard exercises around the disputed South China Sea feature.…
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IG Defence Tests KAL Long-Range Attack Drone at Pokhran
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IG Defence Tests KAL Long-Range Attack Drone at Pokhran

India’s long-range unmanned strike programme gained a new test milestone after Noida-based defence technology company IG Defence said its KAL one-way attack drone completed a flight trial at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan on September 20, 2026. The aircraft was launched from a vehicle-mounted platform, according to reports…
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CCPA Fines Xboom ₹10 Lakh Over Anti-Drone Jammer Listings
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CCPA Fines Xboom ₹10 Lakh Over Anti-Drone Jammer Listings

India’s consumer regulator has imposed a ₹10 lakh penalty on Bengaluru-based e-commerce company Xboom over the listing and advertising of anti-drone systems, drone jammers and GPS jammers without the regulatory disclosures the authority said were required. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued its order on September 17, 2026, and…
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M-LIDS Counter-Drone System Demonstrated During Yudh Abhyas 2026
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M-LIDS Counter-Drone System Demonstrated During Yudh Abhyas 2026

India’s counter-drone focus got a practical demonstration in Rajasthan this week as U.S. and Indian Army forces brought a mobile counter-UAS system into Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026. The U.S. Army said its M-LIDS system was employed during training at Mahajan Field Firing Range, where the exercise also brought artillery, air…
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Indra Unveils DRIZZLE Interceptor Drone for Counter-UAS Systems
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Indra Unveils DRIZZLE Interceptor Drone for Counter-UAS Systems

The DRIZZLE interceptor drone is a new autonomous effector family unveiled by Indra to counter mass drone attacks. The system is designed to intercept hostile unmanned aerial vehicles, with the manufacturer outlining its intended capabilities and operational role. Spanish technology group Indra has unveiled DRIZZLE, a new family of autonomous…
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India’s ideaForge reaches UAV milestone with 70% localized components
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India’s ideaForge reaches UAV milestone with 70% localized components

India’s drone manufacturer ideaForge has surpassed 550,000 successful UAV flights, with one of its drones taking off approximately every four minutes. This achievement underscores the company’s commitment to localizing drone technology and supports India’s ambition to become a leading drone hub by 2030. Currently, ideaForge has localized nearly 70% of…
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What Types of Drones is Ukraine Acquiring?
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Nov
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What Types of Drones is Ukraine Acquiring?

In 2024, Ukraine has significantly expanded its drone acquisitions to bolster its defense capabilities amid ongoing conflicts. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Transformation, has contracted over 1.6 million drones this year, valued at more than UAH 114 billion (approximately $2.77 billion). Types of…
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Marut Drones secures $6.2 million in Series A funding to boost rural innovation and manufacturing
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Marut Drones secures $6.2 million in Series A funding to boost rural innovation and manufacturing

NEW DELHI, — Marut Drones, an Indian drone technology company certified by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has raised $6.2 million in Series A funding from Lok Capital. The new funding will fuel Marut’s plans to enhance its manufacturing capacity, develop specialized agricultural drones, and expand its reach…
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Skydio Takes Action to Strengthen Drone Supply Chain Amid Tensions with China
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Nov
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Skydio Takes Action to Strengthen Drone Supply Chain Amid Tensions with China

In response to newly imposed Chinese sanctions, U.S. drone manufacturer Skydio has informed its customers of plans to temporarily ration battery supplies. These sanctions, affecting Skydio’s battery sourcing, were triggered by the company’s sale of drones to Taiwan’s National Fire Agency. Despite the setback, Skydio remains committed to its current…
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