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.
US Navy Shortlists Seven Contenders for MUSV Sea Trials
The US Navy has selected seven companies to advance to the at-sea testing phase of its Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program, marking the next step in its effort to rapidly field autonomous maritime 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.
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.
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.
Hezbollah Drone Barrage Pressures Israeli Military Defenses
Over 15 explosive unmanned aerial systems launched by Iran-backed Islamist group Hezbollah detonated in Israel on Tuesday, with several striking inside military areas, amid mounting concerns over the increasing use of drones in cross-border attacks.
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.
Australia Rolls Out Southern Hemisphere’s First 3D-Printed Drone Boat for Defense Ops
West Australian firm Hyperion Systems has launched what it describes as the southern hemisphere’s first 3D-printed unmanned surface vessel, the ASTRA 460, at a defense and security expo in Perth.
AEVEX to Assist on US Air Force Autonomous Missions
California-based AEVEX has secured $15.6 million in contracts to provide support services for the US Air Force’s autonomous aircraft missions and airborne system integration efforts.
Quantum Frontline Ramps Up Linza 3.0 UAS Production to 35 Per Day for Ukraine
Quantum Frontline Industries has raised production of the Ukrainian-designed Linza 3.0 unmanned aerial system to 35 units per day, boosting the flow of tactical drones to Kyiv’s military.
XRC Robotics Wins British Army Deal for RHINO Ground Drone
England-based XRC Robotics has secured a contract to supply its RHINO unmanned ground vehicle to the British Army as the service expands testing of autonomous systems for frontline operations.
UK Tests Helicopter-Drone Tactics in Norwegian Fjord Drills
The UK Royal Navy’s Wildcat helicopter crews have trained alongside unmanned aerial systems during the three-week Tamber Shield exercise in Norway’s fjords, focused on countering high-speed littoral threats.
US Air Force MQ-9 Reapers Gain Long-Range Precision Strike Capability
The US Air Force Special Operations Command has integrated the GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb into MQ-9 Reaper drones, adding a long-range precision strike capability designed for contested environments.
SYOS Unveils SU10 Underwater Drone for Mine Warfare, Maritime Security
New Zealand-based company SYOS has introduced the SU10 unmanned underwater vehicle, expanding its autonomous systems portfolio into subsea operations.
Latvia Builds Obsolescence-Proof Drone Supply Chain With Origin Robotics
Riga has signed a blanket purchase agreement with Origin Robotics to secure the continued supply of BLAZE unmanned aerial systems for the Latvian Armed Forces.
Shield AI Brings Autonomous Pilot to LUCAS Kamikaze Drone
The US has partnered with Shield AI to integrate its proprietary Hivemind autonomy software into the Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat System loitering munition.
UK Adds Low-Cost Drone Killer to Typhoon Jets in Middle East
The UK Royal Air Force has started operational use of a laser-guided counter-drone weapon on Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft deployed in the Middle East.
Draganfly to Absorb Skip Dynamix Drone Assets in $7.5M Deal
Draganfly has signed an agreement to acquire assets of Skip Dynamix’s drone business in a deal worth up to $7.5 million, expanding its portfolio of low-cost unmanned aerial systems for military and security missions.
Teledyne Introduces Throwable Recon Robot for High-Risk Entry Missions
Teledyne FLIR Defense has unveiled a hand-deployable reconnaissance unmanned ground vehicle at a special operations forces conference in Florida, offering a flexible “first-in” solution for dismounted troops.
US Marine Corps Receives ROMULUS-25 Drone Boats From HII, MetalCraft
HII and UK-based MetalCraft Marine have delivered and trialed two ROMULUS-25 unmanned surface vessels for the US Marine Corps.
Ondas Unveils ‘Iron-Wave’ Ground Robot for Multi-Drone Coordination in Combat Zones
Ondas Holdings has introduced an unmanned ground vehicle designed to link multiple drone platforms through a centralized control hub, reducing the number of operators required in the field.
