Quantum Systems’ Vector AI selected for U.S. Army sUAS program to enhance brigade-level reconnaissance capabilities
Quantum Systems’ U.S. subsidiary has secured a $15.3 million contract under the U.S. Army’s Company-Level small unmanned aircraft systems Directed Requirement 2 initiative.
Ukraine expands Drone Line project to scale technology-driven warfare and strengthen frontline defence capabilities
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has announced continued implementation of the Drone Line project, a large-scale initiative aimed at transforming battlefield operations.
Indiana National Guard accelerates LUCAS combat system from demonstration to operational use in seven months
The Indiana National Guard has demonstrated rapid innovation by advancing the Low-cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System (LUCAS) from demonstration to operational use in seven months.
Beehive Industries secures U.S. Air Force contract to advance Frenzy engine family for uncrewed systems development
Beehive Industries has been awarded a $29.7 million contract by the U.S. Air Force to advance development of its Frenzy engine family.
Indiana National Guard advances LUCAS uncrewed combat system from demonstration to operational use in seven months
The Indiana National Guard said it has hosted the T-REX experimentation framework that enabled the rapid development of the Low-cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System, known as LUCAS.
Northrop Grumman demonstrates Lumberjack UAS capabilities in U.S. Army exercise, advancing autonomous warfare systems
Northrop Grumman has demonstrated the capabilities of its Lumberjack uncrewed aircraft system during the U.S. Army’s Operation Lethal Eagle exercise.
Royal Netherlands Navy declares Shield AI V-BAT operational after Arctic trials, expanding maritime surveillance capability
Royal Netherlands Navy has declared Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft system operational following testing aboard HNLMS Johan de Witt.
Tekever and EPE form strategic partnership to expand autonomous defence systems capability in New Zealand market
British drone manufacturer Tekever has announced a strategic partnership with EPE New Zealand Ltd to support the development of advanced autonomous systems in the New Zealand market.
174th Attack Wing records MQ-9 operational milestones during Sentry South 26-2 exercise
The 174th Attack Wing of the New York Air National Guard deployed 36 Airmen to the Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport, Mississippi, to participate in exercise Sentry South 26-2.
Shield AI demonstrates V-BAT’s Arctic and maritime ISR capabilities during NATO’s HEIMDALL 26 exercise in Norway
Shield AI demonstrated the cold-weather and maritime operational capabilities of its V-BAT unmanned aircraft during NATO’s HEIMDALL 26 exercise in Norway.
New Zealand Defence Force to trial Syos Aerospace multi-domain uncrewed systems to boost capability and industry
Innovative New Zealand-developed drones and autonomous vehicles will be trialled by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) under an agreement with Syos Aerospace.
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Bayraktar Akinci combat drone scores direct air-to-air hit with Eren munition in test over the Black Sea [VIDEO]
The Bayraktar Akinci UCAV has achieved a direct hit on an airborne target UAV during an air-to-air firing test using the Eren high-speed multi-purpose loitering munition.