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Largest Ukrainian Military Charity Inks Record Deal for 16,500 Drones

Come Back Alive Foundation has signed one of the largest drone procurement deals in its history, ordering approximately 16,500 tactical unmanned aerial systems for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

New Taiwan-Made System Keeps Drones Flying Without GPS

Taiwan has unveiled an AI-powered navigation solution that allows unmanned aerial systems to keep flying even when GPS signals are jammed or unavailable.

US Firm Moves to Equip Drones With Laser Dazzlers, Restraint Tech

WRAP Technologies is steering unmanned aerial vehicles toward non-lethal mission roles with new advanced payload development plans.

Greece Expands Maritime Reach With New V-BAT Drone Deal

Greece has signed an agreement with Shield AI to expand the Hellenic Army’s V-BAT drone fleet in support of maritime operations.

Canada Launches Production of Ukrainian Drones Under New Defense Venture

Ottawa and Kyiv have agreed to produce Ukrainian-designed reconnaissance unmanned aerial systems in Canada under a new defense-industrial partnership in support of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Ukraine Targets Russia’s Supply Lifeline With AI-Enabled Strike Drones

Kyiv has intensified drone strikes against Russian supply vehicles in occupied southern Ukraine, targeting key logistics routes with AI-enabled systems that analysts say are reshaping battlefield dynamics.

Turkey Eyes Joint Drone Development, Production With Japan

Turkey has announced intent to expand defense-industrial cooperation with Japan through joint development and production of unmanned aerial systems.

MQ-28 Ghost Bat Demos Wingman Stealth Capability in Boeing Tests

Boeing has validated the stealth characteristics of its MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft, confirming its ability to operate in high-threat environments. 

Romania Awards Quantum Systems $36M for Additional Vector ISR Drones 

Romania has awarded Quantum Systems a $36-million contract to deliver additional Vector unmanned aerial systems.

Lithuania to Create Dedicated Military Unit for Drone Warfare

Lithuania has announced plans to establish a new military unit dedicated to drone warfare as it moves to centralize and accelerate its unmanned aviation capabilities.

US Army Trials British Skyhammer Interceptor for Drone Defense

The US Army has tested Cambridge Aerospace’s Skyhammer system as part of ongoing efforts to evaluate new air defense technologies.

Romania Identifies Drone Behind Strike on Apartment Block as Russian

Further analysis of a drone that smashed into a Romanian apartment building, sparking furious condemnation of Russia, has shown that it undoubtedly came from Moscow's forces, Bucharest said Sunday.

Drone Hits Captured Nuclear Plant in Ukraine: IAEA

A drone hit the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Russian-occupied southern Ukraine, the UN nuclear agency confirmed Sunday.

Turkey Warns Against ‘Uncontrolled Escalation’ After Drone Strike on Ship

Turkey on Friday warned against "uncontrolled escalation" in the Black Sea region after a drone attack on Thursday night hit a Turkish cargo ship.

Quantum Cyber to Build Large-Scale Autonomous Systems Plant

Quantum Cyber plans to open a defense technology complex, boosting autonomous systems production for government and commercial customers.

Red Cat’s V7 Maritime Drone Enters Full-Rate Production

Red Cat Holdings has commenced full-rate production of its Variant 7 unmanned surface vessel, expanding its portfolio of autonomous systems for US and allied military customers.

Ukraine War Drives Boom in Taiwan Drone Exports

Taiwan’s unmanned aerial system exports are surging as the war in Ukraine drives global demand for autonomous solutions and pushes governments to diversify away from Chinese suppliers.

Hermeus to Demo High-Mach Drone Flight Under $159M DIU Contract

Hermeus has been awarded a $159-million contract to showcase high-Mach drone flight capabilities for the US Department of Defense.

Rajant Expands Kentucky Facility for Drone Production

Rajant is expanding a Kentucky manufacturing site to increase US production of autonomous defense systems and AI-enabled drones.

US Army Evaluates New Command-Networked Drone Interceptor for Europe Defense 

The US Army is testing a low-cost, radar-agnostic drone interceptor that integrates with existing command-and-control networks.

F-35 Directs MQ-20 Drone in New Collaborative Combat Aircraft Test

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has demonstrated interoperability between the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet and the MQ-20 Avenger drone in support of the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.

Canadian Army Wants Cheap Precision Drones for Modern Combat

The Canadian Army has launched a pilot competition to develop small unmanned aerial systems for indirect fire missions.

Taiwan Sets Up Drone Battalions Across Three Combat Zones: Report 

Taiwan has deployed drone battalions across three operational combat zones as part of its broader push to expand unmanned warfare capabilities.