Australian Army Expands First-Person View Drone Training
The Australian Army has expanded its training pipeline as it works to integrate first-person view attack drones more broadly across the force.
Germany Shows Off Next-Gen Vehicle Defense Against Close-Range Drones
Germany’s Mehler Protection is leveling up vehicle protection with a new counter-unmanned aerial system designed to neutralize threats as they approach.
US Marines to Acquire Thousands of Reconfigurable FPV Drones in 2026
The US Marine Corps plans to purchase up to 10,000 reconfigurable, cost-effective, small drones within a year, with a focus on first-person view capabilities.
US, Israel Team Up to Create ‘World’s First’ NDAA-Compliant Fiber-Optic FPV Drone
A fiber-optic, first-person view drone touted as the first in the world to be fully compliant with the National Defense Authorization Act is soon hitting military arsenals.
Ukraine’s New Counter-Drone Tech Uses Acoustic Targeting to Hunt Shaheds Silently
Acoustic targeting system is a next-gen Ukrainian defense tool, tracks drones and missiles in real time, operates in passive mode with full-hemisphere coverage, uses phased-array microphones and beamforming.
New InVeris Tech Preps Troops for FPV-Centric Drone Ops
Fats Drone is a virtual training simulator that prepares troops for sUAS operations, supporting ISR missions, loitering-munition tactics, one-way attack runs, droppable munitions, and resupply drops.
Ukraine Rolls Out Upsized FPV Drone Built for Heavier, Harder-Hitting Warheads
New Ukraine FPV drone uses an 18-inch airframe, carries heavier warheads, offers longer range with a larger battery, and fiber-optic control.
$100 AI Upgrade Gives Ukrainian FPV Drones Last-Meter Accuracy in Heavy Jamming
TFL-1 is an AI terminal guidance module for Ukrainian FPV drones, operating in Green, Red, and Blue modes, and enabling precise strikes even under heavy jamming.
USSOCOM Builds New Kind of Drone Operator, One Who Builds FPVs Too
SOCOM’s new program will train up to six commandos in building and operating FPV drones through a 10-day course, with the contract reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.
Israeli Ground Forces to Receive 5,000 Kamikaze Drones From Xtend
Israeli drone company Xtend has won a tender to supply 5,000 first-person view attack drones to the Israeli Ground Forces.
LA Firm Clinches Massive FPV Drone Contract for Ukraine
Los Angeles-based Neros Technologies has been contracted to supply 6,000 first-person view attack drones to Ukraine.
Ukrainian Military Reports Acquisition of Over 1 Million Drones in 2024
Ukraine's Defense Ministry has supplied 1.2 million unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to its army this year.
Ukraine to Receive Generators, Ammo, Mortar Rounds From Lithuania
Lithuania has begun delivering a new package of military support to Ukraine, including electricity generators, ammunition, and mortar rounds.
Ukraine Confirms Procurement of 1.8 Million Drones By 2025
Ukraine has verified it has invested in 1.8 million unmanned aerial systems for 2024 and 2025 in response to Russia’s continuing attacks.
Former President Poroshenko Donates $1 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine
Former Ukrainian President Poroshenko transferred 1,600 (FPV) drones and other equipment to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, valued $1 million.
Lithuania to Donate 5,000 FPV Drones to Ukraine
Lithuania will donate 5,000 locally manufactured first-person view (FPV) drones to Ukraine and purchase 2,300 for its own military.
UK Seeks to Procure 300 Large FPV Drones for Ukraine
The UK Ministry of Defence has sought to procure 300 large first-person view drones for Ukraine.
National Guard of Ukraine Receives Second Batch of Upgraded Novator Armored Vehicles
Ukrainian Armor has delivered the second batch of Novator-2 armored personnel carriers to the National Guard of Ukraine.
Russia Developing FPV Drone Swarm Capability as Ukraine Advances
A Russian drone developer is working on a first-person view drone swarm capability as Ukraine already deployed it earlier this year.
Russia Develops Counter-Drone ‘Umbrella’ System After FPV Losses
Russia said it developed an electronic warfare system capable of disabling a first-person view drone within a radius of 1,640 feet.
Lithuanian Military Launches FPV Drone Training Course
The Lithuanian Armed Forces has begun training soldiers on first person view drones, which have been deployed extensively in the Ukraine war.
Lithuania to Develop Drone Ecosystem Amid Growing Regional Threats
The Lithuanian defense ministry has announced plans to develop a more mature drone ecosystem in response to heightened threats in the region.
Ukraine, Russia Compete to Develop Jam-Proof FPV Drones
Ukrainian and Russian drone developers are racing to develop autonomous First Person View attack drones immune to radio-jamming.
UK to Give Ukraine 10,000 Drones for Russia War
Britain will supply Ukraine with more than 10,000 drones to aid its fight against Russia's invasion, the government said.
