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Ukrainian defence-tech company General Cherry has advanced to the second stage of the U.S. Department of Defense's $1.1 billion Drone Dominance Program (DDP). Aimed at securing affordable, scalable, and EW-resilient strike UAVs for the U.S. Army, the rigorous four-stage selection process will narrow down dozens of global competitors to just five final manufacturers who will receive Pentagon contracts.

SPH Engineering introduces itsMarketplace- a new platform designed to connect companies looking for drone-based services,

Before large payloads, RTK positioning, and automated terrain following became mainstream, using drones for commercial crop spraying was met with widespread skepticism. This is the story of the early days of Western agricultural UAV industry-a time when there was no operational playbook, no proven workflows, and a critical need to bridge the gap between emerging technology and the practical realities of production farming.

Partnership combines UTM services delivery expertise alongside enterprise Physical AI capabilities for operators building scalable,

There's usually a moment in testing where things shift. It's not dramatic. Nothing fails. Nothing

Ukrainian defence companies Culver Aerospace and GLEFA have unveiled the Behemoth, a new medium-range strike

Eagle Eye Innovations is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Capytech UK, marking a

ideaForge Technology Limited, India's leading UAV technology company, today announced DGCA Type Certification for the

Servotecnica, a global specialist in motion control technology, has announced it will be presenting their

The YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, built by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for the

There's a common assumption in UAS operations that the difficult part starts when the aircraft

While the UK government bills its new 50 million funding package as a major boost for drone innovation and flying taxis, a deeper look reveals that over 20 million is being funneled into a "numberplate ID system" for enforcement. Instead of solving the critical technical barriers to BVLOS flight-like interoperable electronic visibility for manned aviation and practical Detect and Avoid systems-this initiative introduces a heavy surveillance and compliance layer that polices legitimate commercial operators rather than enabling them.

Dufour Aerospace and Volatus Aerospace have taken another important step toward scalable BVLOS drone operations

ONE Bow River National Defense Fund (ONE Bow River") has made a strategic investment inPteroDynamicsInc.,

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew its MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft for the first

At the Drone World Congress 2026 (DWC2026),GDU Technology(GDU), as a leader in the enterprise UAV

Eve Air Mobility(Eve") (NYSE: EVEX, EVEXW; B3: EVEB31), a global leader in advanced air mobility

TEKEVER and Inzpire have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the operational readiness, training

Tulip Tech Scales European UAV Battery Technology with Strategic Investment from Parcom and Keen Europe

The Law Commission has published its final report on aviation autonomy, outlining vital legal reforms to safely integrate remotely piloted and autonomous aircraft into UK airspace

Acquisition adds wireless power capability to Red Cat's all-domain systems, removing a critical bottleneck to

There is a structural shift underway in the global uncrewed systems market. What was once

Llanbedr, Wales, United Kingdom Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to

The team behind the 'Blackbird' drone pushed the limits of electric vehicle technology to break the world speed record, reaching an astonishing top speed of 730km/h. Discover the radical sawtooth propeller designs used to improve aerodynamic efficiency and the catastrophic video signal failures the team had to overcome to achieve an average speed of 685km/h in brutal weather conditions

Origin Robotics, a defence technology company specialising in advanced unmanned aerial weapons systems, has secured

Chicago, Illinois - Applied Aeronautics today announced SkyBeam, a modular heavy lift quadrotordesigned for demanding

Veteran-led Vancouver AI company partners with US drone-maker to put a target solution in a

Tulip Tech, developer of high-energy battery systems that extend Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV, also known

Echodyne, the radar platform company,andMoog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer and

Amprius Technologies, Inc.(Amprius" or the Company") (NYSE: AMPX), a leader in silicon anode lithium-ion batteries,

HENSOLDT South Africa and Robin Radar have joined forces to support Durban's King Shaka International

Terra Drone Corporation, a leading drone and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology company headquartered in

In 2012, the UK drone sector was still relatively small. Multirotors existed, commercial aerial work

QinetiQ has rapidly fitted and tested laser guided, low-cost missiles to RAF Typhoons, which are

Open Skies Network (OSN) and Cornwall Airport Newquay have today agreed a partnership that will

Valkenburg, Netherlands: Destinus today announced the accelerated start of the RUTA Block 3program, developed for

TEKEVER, a multinational leader in advanced autonomous systems, announces its official expansion into the United

Robin Radar Systems has expanded its presence in the United States, appointing senior representatives across

Simon Bachelor is Head of Drones Programme at the British Transport Police. With an extensive

Finland's recent drone alert demonstrated a high level of operational readiness, but the lack of any confirmed sightings has sparked a debate over the reliability of current threat assessments. While authorities successfully mobilized emergency protocols and grounded flights at Helsinki Airport, the absence of data-driven evidence-and the geographical inconsistency of the restrictions-raises concerns about "counter-drone panic." This incident highlights the growing tension between genuine national security, commercial lobbying for counter-UAS technology, and the political pressure to act decisively in an era of hybrid warfare.

Skydio, the largest U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in flying robots, today announced a

Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8) (Draganfly" or the Company"), an award-winning, industry-leading

When reports of "robotic lawnmower" shaped drones shut down Copenhagen Airport last September, it sparked a national security crisis. However, a new investigation reveals a startling reality: the "intruders" were likely nothing more than training planes, lens flares, and the very police helicopters sent to investigate them. From mistaken identities to reports of the military firing on a passenger airliner, this case highlights the chaotic "false-confirmation loops" that can paralyze modern airspace.

The transaction unifies the world's only space-based air traffic surveillance system with the satellite network

PteroDynamics Inc. has secured its first international defense contract with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) to provide Transwing(R) VTOL unmanned aircraft systems. Following successful 2025 operational trials, the agreement includes the delivery of P4 Transwing aircraft in early 2026 to support autonomous maritime logistics, with options for the larger P5 system in 2027. This strategic partnership highlights the growing role of autonomous platforms in the Indo-Pacific and underscores the strengthening defense innovation ties between the U.S. and Australia.

The FAA, in coordination with DHS and DOJ, has established Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) over 2026 FIFA World Cup venues and fan events. Covering major cities from Los Angeles to New York, these 99.7 "Special Security Instruction" restrictions apply to both traditional aircraft and UAS (drones). Unauthorized operators face severe penalties, including civil fines, criminal charges, and the potential use of deadly force for security threats. Stay compliant by checking latest NOTAMs and understanding the 1-3 nautical mile restricted radii.

Most fielded systems rely on omnidirectional antennas that waste energy in every direction. The Notch MAGIC Series changes the game with a software-defined, drop-in antenna upgrade that shapes and steers RF energy without moving parts. By turning the antenna into a reconfigurable metamaterial system, Notch delivers over 2* effective range improvement and enhanced interference resistance for drones and ground stations-all without requiring a radio replacement.

The UK drone industry does not need less safety. It needs better safety regulation. That

Sentrycs, an ONDAS company specializing in counter-drone (C-UAS) technology based on Protocol Manipulation - also

Under a new agreement with Offshore Solutions Group, Flylogix will use its state-of-the-art drones to