Shield AI advances combat drone autonomy in second MQ-20 Avenger test
Shield AI has successfully completed a second flight demonstration of its autonomous mission software, Hivemind, on a General Atomics MQ-20 Avenger.
Airbus completes first SIRTAP prototype assembly ahead of ground tests in Spain
Airbus has completed assembly of the first SIRTAP prototype, a high-performance tactical uncrewed aerial system, which is now ready to begin ground testing at its Defence and Space facilities in Getafe, Spain.
Ukrainian defence ministry approves ‘Volynyaka’ unmanned aerial system for operational use
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has officially codified and authorised the Ukrainian-developed ‘Volynyaka’ unmanned aerial system for operational use by the defence forces.
Aeronautics secures over $50 million in international contracts for Orbiter 4 tactical drones
Israeli drone manufacturer Aeronautics has announced new contracts exceeding $50 million for its Orbiter 4 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS).
Astra Systems conducts successful U.S. military demo of Arbiter-1A FPV drone in Hawaii
The live demonstration showcased the Arbiter-1A’s agility, attack, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities during a series of operational flights, Astra Systems said in a press release.
STM introduces KarguFpv kamikaze drone with advanced precision and electronic warfare capabilities
Turkish defence firm STM has successfully completed the first test firing of its new First-Person View (FPV) Kamikaze Drone, the KarguFpv, which struck its target with full accuracy.
Trump signs executive orders to strengthen U.S. airspace security and counter drone threats
President Donald Trump has signed three executive orders aimed at strengthening U.S. national security by improving defences against potentially hostile drone activity.
U.S. Army test TRV-150 tactical resupply drone in CENTCOM innovation exercise
The TRV-150 drone, capable of carrying up to 150 pounds, provides tactical resupply options to Soldiers in operational environments.
Pentagon awards $10.25 million contract to Boeing for additional QF-16 drone conversions
On 4 June, the United States Department of Defense signed a new contract with Boeing to convert another batch of retired F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft into QF-16 FSAT (Full Scale Aerial Target) drones.
Draganfly begins deliveries of Flex FPV drones to U.S. military contractor
Draganfly Inc., a North American drone technology company, has commenced the delivery of its Flex FPV (First Person View) drone systems to a major U.S. military prime contractor.
Ukraine’s defence industry capable of producing 10 million drones annually, says deputy minister
At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Defence, Oleksandr Kozenko, highlighted the scale and efficiency of Ukraine’s drone production capabilities.
Royal Navy trials drone support for crewed helicopter operations in the Atlantic
A Royal Navy Merlin helicopter has, for the first time, relied on a drone for surveillance instead of its onboard radar during operations in the Atlantic.