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Industry / Industry & testing

Airbus flies Valkyrie in Europe—but without its mission system

The U740 completed its first European flight on 29 September. Airbus says the test clears a path toward 2029, but the MARS mission software and Eurofighter teaming remain for later trials.

Published 13 October 2026Source date: 29 September 2026
Industry / Industry & procurement

Kuwait’s £370m nationwide counter-drone deal remains conditional

Kuwait has selected MARSS to integrate a national network around its NiDAR command system. The supplier says work cannot start until financing guarantees and export licences are secured.

Published 12 October 2026Source date: 9 October 2026
Industry / Industry & policy

Moldova prepares legal route for domestic drone production

The government is drafting separate legislation to enable locally made dual-use drones for Moldovan needs. No bill text, manufacturer, factory, order or production timetable has been published.

Published 10 October 2026Source date: 8–9 October 2026
Industry / Industry & technology

Dutch Nexus trial links mixed drone systems as Ukraine rollout proceeds

A 30 September demonstration connected radar, AI-assisted verification and an interceptor through one control interface. The underlying Dutch partnership dates to July; deployment scale and operational results remain undisclosed.

Published 9 October 2026Source date: 30 September 2026
Industry / Industry & procurement

Merz arrives in Kyiv with joint drone-production deal on the agenda

Germany says the 4 October visit should advance joint production, with interceptor drones an immediate priority. The broader agreement was still expected to be finalised when the visit began.

Published 4 October 2026Source date: 4 October 2026