Skydio to supply X10D autonomous drones to Norwegian Armed Forces in $9.4 million contract
Skydio has secured a contract worth approximately $9.4 million to deliver small uncrewed aerial systems (sUAS) to the Norwegian Ministry of Defence.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth launches directive to establish U.S. drone superiority
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced a sweeping initiative to expand its use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
Skyeton and Prevail Partners form UK-Ukraine joint venture for Raybird drone production
Skyeton and Prevail Partners have announced a joint venture aimed at accelerating the large-scale production, supply, and integration of unmanned aerial systems for UK military use.
Teledyne FLIR’s Black Hornet 4 nano-drone added to U.S. military-approved Blue UAS List
Teledyne FLIR Defense has announced that its Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance System has been officially approved for the U.S. Department of Defense’s Blue UAS List.
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.
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.
Defense Innovation Unit launches project G.I. to accelerate fielding of autonomous uncrewed systems
Emerging threats from peer and near-peer uncrewed systems (UxS) have reshaped the character of war, necessitating the development of new solutions at a faster pace.
EDF grants €10.09 million to VANTAGE project for next-generation long-range tactical UAV development
A European consortium led by Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT) has secured up to €10.09 million from the European Defence Fund (EDF) to develop an advanced long-range unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system.