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DZYNE unveils Blitz Group 1 unmanned aircraft for affordable mass and modular autonomous operations
DZYNE Technologies has unveiled Blitz, a next-generation expendable Group 1 unmanned aerial system designed for affordable mass, rapid adaptability and autonomous operations.
L3Harris highlights fiber-optic tethers for unjammable drone and subsea communications in contested environments
L3Harris Technologies has highlighted its fiber-optic tether systems as a way to provide unjammable communications for drones and subsea platforms operating in contested environments.
Northrop Grumman begins flight testing of XRQ-73 SHEPARD hybrid-electric uncrewed aircraft
Northrop Grumman has begun flight testing of its XRQ-73 SHEPARD hybrid-electric uncrewed aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Ukrainian drone maker Skyeton introduces anti-interceptor capability for ISR operations in contested airspace
Skyeton has integrated a new anti-interceptor capability into its flagship Raybird UAS unmanned aerial system to improve survivability during long-duration ISR and ISTAR missions.
RAF advances StormShroud autonomous drone programme with key flight milestones and expanded operational testing
The Royal Air Force has reached key milestones in the development of StormShroud, a new uncrewed platform designed to disrupt enemy air defences.
Shield AI selected by U.S. Navy to compete for up to $800 million ISR services contract using V-BAT drone system
Shield AI has been selected by the U.S. Navy to compete for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance services under a contract framework valued at up to $800 million.
Royal Marines achieve historic firsts with T-150 uncrewed air system during Arctic operations in Northern Norway
The Royal Marines have completed a series of milestone logistical missions in Northern Norway using the T-150 Uncrewed Air System (UAS), developed by BAE Systems' Malloy business.
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.