MUMBAI, In. -- Shield AI announced that India selected Shield AI to supply V-BATs to the Indian Army.

Under the program, the Indian Army will receive V-BATs - uncrewed aerial systems - and licenses for Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software, which will be integrated into the V-BAT platform.

In addition to the procurement of V-BAT aircraft, the deal includes the licensing of Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software development kit.

The company also notes that the Hivemind autonomy software development kit can be tailored for autonomous solutions in India.

Source: Shield AI
Associated URL: https://shield.ai/shield-ai-selected-to-provide-v-bat-unmanned-aircraft-systems-and-hivemind-autonomy-software-to-the-indian-army/

REHOVOT, Is. -- Maris-Tech announced it has received a follow-on purchase order for the supply of intelligence gathering operational products, scheduled for delivery during the second quarter of 2026.

The order follows the completion of an earlier product development engagement, during which Maris-Tech worked with the customer to design, refine, and mature specialized technologies for intelligence gathering applications.

With development milestones achieved and validated, the customer has now transitioned the engagement into a procurement phase, placing an order for deployable products.

Source: Maris-Tech
Associated URL: https://www.maris-tech.com/maris-tech-receives-follow-on-purchase-order-for-intelligence-gathering-application/press-releases/

MARIGNANE -- Airbus Helicopters recorded a strong performance in 2025, logging 544 gross orders (536 net) from 205 customers across 50 countries and delivering 392 helicopters. The company achieved a 51 percent share of the civil and parapublic market and increased its military market share to 28 percent of bookings, while also seeing growing momentum in uncrewed aerial systems.

Major sovereign orders defined the year, led by Spain’s landmark purchase of 100 helicopters, alongside continued fleet modernization in Germany and renewed activity in the NH90 program across several European nations. Demand remained robust across all segments, with notable orders for the H145, H135, Super Puma family, and H225M.

Airbus also advanced innovation with the unveiling of the H140 light twin and strong performance milestones for the Racer high-speed demonstrator. Integration of Survey Copter expanded Airbus’ tactical drone portfolio, while the H160 program progressed with integration across military, law enforcement, firefighting, and offshore energy missions. To meet demand, Airbus continued to expand its global industrial footprint, including a new H125 final assembly line in India.

Source: Airbus
Associated URL: https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-01-airbus-reports-strong-helicopter-orders-in-2025#related-assets
Author: Airbus