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Smart Shooter has secured a $10.7 million follow-on contract with the U.S. Army for its SMASH 2000LE (SMASH 3000SA) fire control systems. This award reinforces SMASH as the premier kinetic solution for individual soldiers, providing advanced AI-driven precision to combat evolving small drone threats. With delivery scheduled for Q3 2026, this contract marks a significant expansion of Smart Shooter's footprint across the U.S. military branches.

Septentrio, part of Hexagon, a leader in high-precision GNSS^1 positioning solutions, announces the launch of

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force (USAF), has

On 1 May 2026, Beijing implemented one of the world's strictest urban drone regulations. By effectively banning the sale, transport, and casual flying of consumer drones, the Chinese capital aims to clear its skies for a booming commercial low-altitude economy, fundamentally reshaping the global blueprint for unmanned aerial vehicle control.

The FCC has extended the deadline for foreign-made drones and Wi-Fi routers to receive essential firmware and software updates until 1 January 2029. This reversal provides a crucial two-year lifeline for DJI and TP-Link owners, balancing national security concerns with the immediate need to patch critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities on millions of active devices.

Savback Helicopters and Dufour Aerospace have announced a landmark commercial partnership to establish Sweden's first premier long-range drone logistics network. By integrating the innovative Aero-200 tiltwing aircraft, the collaboration aims to bridge vast Scandinavian distances with automated, high-speed transport solutions for medical, industrial, and public safety sectors. With a planned commercial launch in 2027, this partnership marks a significant leap forward in Northern European unmanned aviation and sustainable cargo delivery.

Dufour Aerospace celebrates a key milestone as Amaury Lechapelain and Inigo H. qualify as Aero-30 test pilots. This expansion of our flight crew accelerates the refinement of our control systems and allows for increased mission scaling as we advance the development of the Aero-200.

A spectacular 3,000-drone light show over Vienna's Schonbrunn Palace was meant to be the crowning glory of the 70th Eurovision song contest. Instead, it has illuminated a catastrophic failure of due diligence. An investigation into the event's technical partner, Cyberdrone, reveals a deeply troubling nexus of Russian tech origins, Dubai-based shell companies, and dual-use swarming technology. In a year when the European Broadcasting Union is already facing unprecedented geopolitical boycotts, the decision to hire a company so closely linked to the Russian engineering sector exposes a staggering hypocrisy, making a mockery of the competition's ban on Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.

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The FAA has proposed a new regulatory framework to establish unmanned aircraft flight restrictions (UAFRs) over eligible critical infrastructure. This summary explores the sector-specific eligibility criteria, the application process and the authorised operations permitted within these restricted airspaces.

Rogue Cortex and UAS Nexus have announced a strategic partnership to launch a modular FPV developer kit, combining the flagship Platform One airframe with a robust SDK and developer program. Designed to eliminate the "plumbing" of drone builds, this out-of-the-box environment allows engineers and researchers to jump straight into coding for autonomy, perception, and swarming. By bridging the gap between production-grade hardware and extensible software, the collaboration aims to drastically accelerate innovation across defense, industrial inspection, and public safety sectors.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - ResilienX, Inc., a leader in digital infrastructure and safety management solutions for

Birdstop's new flagship product, Fealty, is delivering real-time visibility in the nation's busiest commercial trucking

Otto Aerospace today announced the successful completion of a flight-test campaign for its unmanned drone

Horizon is the first affordable, multi-network radio for unmanned operations, delivering LOS/BLOS command, control, and

SYPAQ Systems Pty Ltd (SYPAQ)is proud to announce the successful delivery and entry into service

The U.S. commercial drone industry is at an inflection point. After years of incremental progress,

Volarious, a Singapore-based drone technology company, will be exhibiting at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2026 on May

Pierce Aerospace, a pioneer in Remote ID technologies, announced they've been selected by Metis Technology

The Royal Australian Air Force's Jericho Disruptive Innovation team is revolutionising military supply chains across Australia's vast northern region by developing the JabX, an autonomous heavy-lift uncrewed aerial system. Through initiatives like Project Camel Train and Project Arena, this technology will automate routine cargo movements, build fighting depth, and free up aviators for complex, demanding missions

Pre-orders are now open for the new RTK Module for SOTEN, shipping this June. Add

Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports), the global leader in vertiport development and operations, has signed a Memorandum

The Tactical Technology Office is seeking information to advance autonomous drone constellations for the US military. This Request for Information explores fully autonomous Group 1-3 drones and standard or non-standard military containers capable of drone storage, logistics management, launch, recovery and recharging without human intervention.

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Drone deliveries, flying taxis and smarter emergency services could be a step closer to use

Robin Radar Systems has delivered its IRIS drone detection radars to the Gulf region within

ViasatInc.,a global leader in satellite communications,today announcedL2 Aviation has joineditsVelaris ecosystemvia Galaxy 1 Communications:bringingadvancedavionics integration

Guest post from Jared Oren, Test and Evaluation Division Director at the Science and Technology

ideaForge Technology Limited (the Company), the pioneer and pre-eminent market leader in the Indian unmanned

Primoco UAV has reported its strongest first quarter in company history for 2026, generating CZK 100 million in revenue and a record EBITDA of CZK 59 million. Driven by a backlog of 30 aircraft and rapid contract execution-including deliveries to the Spanish Guardia Civil-the company is now pivoting toward massive scaling. With a newly approved CZK 600 million production facility in Pisek and an upcoming training center opening in June 2026, Primoco is on track to quintuple its production capacity by 2028 while advancing its integration of AI and signal intelligence technologies.

Firestorm Labs, Inc., a defense technology company enabling on-demand production of mission critical systems at

DroneShield, a global leader in counter-drone technology solutions, along with Terma, a leading defence and

Delali Dagodzo, Ghana's first licensed drone pilot and Co-Founder of Skyway UAS, has launched a landmark training program for the Minerals Commission of Ghana. Equipping 15 geoscience professionals-including female geophysicists-with advanced Skyfront Perimeter 8 UAV and MagArrow II sensor technology, this initiative marks a paradigm shift in West African mineral exploration through high-resolution, cost-effective airborne magnetic surveying.

At Kraus Hamdani Aerospace, we have scaled to meet the demands of the Department of

A modern threat, a measured response.Across the world, the use of small, often commercially derived

AVSS - Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc. (AVSS)is proud to share results from its Precision

The armed forces bill grants senior military and civil service personnel the power to authorise equipment that prevents the use of uncrewed devices, such as drones, from committing offences in or around defence areas

FLUX GmbH(FLUX), a high-precision encoder company, has today announced the release of a new technical

Backed by Seraphim Space, Peter Rive, Frank Thieser and Florian Seibel, the UK company is

At this year's Airspace World, Knuerr, Voxtronic, and IHSE will jointly present a fully integrated

As the unmanned aircraft sector rapidly expands, the Civil Aviation Authority is laying the groundwork for safe Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. Explore the comprehensive framework behind the UK SORA C2 link policy concept, covering telecoms standards, cybersecurity, and the future of 4G/5G drone connectivity.

H55 has successfully completed its System Safety Function Verification Testing, a major milestone in certifying its integrated Energy Storage System (ESS). By validating critical safety functions and subsystem coordination under real operating conditions, H55 demonstrates its readiness for large-scale industrialization. Developed in alignment with EASA standards, this aerospace-grade technology marks a significant step forward in de-risking the path toward certified, zero-emission electric flight.

Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) powered the first flight of the U.S. Navy MQ-25A StingrayTM

Skyways designs, builds, and operates fully autonomous long-range cargo aircraft. We have been flying real

The United States Marine Corps awarded a $15.5 million contract to Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin

Innovate UK is seeking applications for a new competition focused on dual-use aviation technologies, supporting projects that bridge the gap between civil and military applications. Grants between 300,000 and 1.25 million are available for high-growth companies developing UAS, eVTOLs, eCTOLs, and autonomous systems. Projects must demonstrate a clear pathway to commercialisation and involve a UK customer or operator partner. Applications open May 5th, 2026

Elsight (ASX: ELS) has reached a major defense milestone with its Halo connectivity platform officially joining the U.S. Government's DCMA Blue UAS List. This certification moves Halo beyond standard NDAA compliance, vetting it for supply chain integrity and cyber-secure, beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) performance in electronic warfare (EW) environments.As part of this trusted directory, Halo is now available for fast-tracked procurement through the US-X program, allowing U.S. military units and participants in the Drone Dominance Program to bypass lengthy acquisition cycles. This status unlocks long-term eligibility for Department of Defense Programs of Record and solidifies Halo as a critical component for resilient, multi-link communication in the most demanding mission-critical theaters.

The Swedish Armed Forces have invited Ukraine to participate in exercise AURORA 26, a major military maneuver involving over 16,000 personnel. Operating under the JEF-Ukraine Enhanced Partnership, Ukrainian drone specialists will join allied units for live training and seminars focused on cutting-edge drone warfare and defensive tactics. This collaboration marks a significant step in formalizing defense links and strengthening security across Northern Europe and the Eastern Flank.