UAV & Counter-Drone News
Headlines aggregated from 87 proven defence and drone-industry outlets.
Ukrainekrieg: Landroboter im modernen Gefecht
Der Einsatz unbemannter Systeme ist seit Jahren ein zentrales Thema moderner Streitkräfteentwicklung. Während unbemannte Luftfahrzeuge, sogenannte Unmanned Aerial Systems, kurz … mehr...
Surface-To-Air Missiles Deployed To Protect Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Estate
AN/TWQ-1 Avengers fire FIM-92 Stinger missiles and have been joined by counter-drone fly-away sensor and jammer kits from U.S. Northern Command. The post Surface-To-Air Missiles Deployed To Protect Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Estate appeared first on TWZ .
General Atomics opens North Dakota facility for remote MQ-9A operations supporting U.S. Africa Command
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has opened a facility near Grand Forks, North Dakota, that will allow pilots to fly MQ-9A missions for U.S. Africa Command from the United States rather than Africa.
Stealthy GJ-21 Drone Has Launched And Recovered From Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship, China Claims
Signs that the PLAN has been building up to this significant milestone in naval airpower have been growing for more than a year. The post Stealthy GJ-21 Drone Has Launched And Recovered From Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship, China Claims appeared first on TWZ .
Defense Watch: BAE Deck Launcher, SSN-788, Swedish Saildrone, XQ-57A, Leidos Dividend
BAE Deck Launcher. BAE Systems performed the first live-fire test of its Adaptable Deck Launcher (ADL) missile launching solutions that aims to increase the combat capability and adaptability across the […]
Highlights From North Korea’s Drone-A-Palooza
Here’s what Pyongyang put on display as it showcased a growing arsenal of recon and attack drones, including a very aspirational stealthy UCAV concept. The post Highlights From North Korea’s Drone-A-Palooza appeared first on TWZ .
China Claims GJ-21 Naval UCAV has Flown from Type 076 Sichuan LHD
The PLA Navy says the GJ-21 has completed its first takeoff and landing aboard the Type 076 amphibious assault ship, which is fitted with an electromagnetic catapult and arresting system. China’s GJ-21 naval Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) has reportedly conducted its first takeoff and…
China Vows More Countermeasures as FCC Cuts Off Chinese Test Labs
China opposes the FCC vote ending recognition of mainland test labs from December 2028, says the US stalled talks, and threatens further countermeasures.
Joby Flies Florida's 1914 Airline Route, Still Without a Fare
Joby flew St. Petersburg to Tampa International on October 30 to open Florida's eIPP week, retracing the 1914 airline route with no fare set.
Saab CEO says armed A3 drone will operate alongside Gripen E at lower cost than a fighter
Saab is developing a reusable uncrewed aircraft to carry weapons and sensors alongside its Gripen E fighter, Chief Executive Micael Johansson said.
DJI's First Japan Concept Store Opens With Gear the US Never Got
DJI and Hasselblad open a two-floor concept store in Tokyo's Omotesando on October 31, with a flight cage and Mavic 4 Pro and Osmo Pocket 4P posters.
Le français Asman Technology s’apprête à faire voler le DSLR MK1, un drone MALE dédié à la guerre électronique
Il y a quinze ans, faute de disposer d’une solution nationale ou européenne, le remplacement des drones MALE [Moyenne Altitude Longue Endurance] donna lieu à de vifs débats entre les partisans d’une «francisation» du Heron TP israélien [avec Dassault Aviation dans la boucle] et ceux plaidant pour…
General Atomics’ Airborne Early Warning MQ-9B Begins Radar Tests
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has revealed that a prototype MQ-9B SkyGuardian modified for the airborne early warning (AEW) mission has begun tests of its radar. According to General Atomics,… Continue reading "General Atomics’ Airborne Early Warning MQ-9B Begins Radar Tests" The post…
‘Open the hives’ — Why France is turning tank gunners into FPV pilots
Cpl. Igor started a new job this year, swapping the sights of a 105 mm gun on the French Army's AMX 10 RC reconnaissance vehicle for first-person view goggles and a handheld controller.
‘Open the hives’ — Why France is turning tank gunners into FPV pilots
Cpl. Igor started a new job this year, swapping the sights of a 105 mm gun on the French Army's AMX 10 RC reconnaissance vehicle for first-person view goggles and a handheld controller.
Ukraine hits Russian Mi-8 during raid on supply lines in Luhansk
Ukraine’s Third Assault Brigade destroyed a Russian Mi-8 military helicopter in the Luhansk region with two Hornet one-way attack drones after waiting for it to land, the brigade said on social media on Oct. 30. A drone crew from the SKYFOM strike-wing platoon of the brigade’s unmanned systems…
Using 5G networks for drone detection – two major steps forward in one day
By Philip Butterworth-Hayes The prospects of military and civil airspace security managers being able to exploit 5G networks for drone detection took a major step The post Using 5G networks for drone detection – two major steps forward in one day first appeared on Unmanned airspace .
Wisk Opens Its Hollister Vertiport as the FAA Rewrites Pad Rules
Wisk opened its 100-foot Hollister vertiport on October 29, a week after the FAA posted a draft standard that would replace the one it used.
General Atomics Developing Strike-Recon Flying Wing Called NextGen That Uses Hybrid-Electric Propulsion
The company is also aiming to trial an air-to-ground derivative of their FQ-42 Vengeance CCA in live-fire tests next year. The post General Atomics Developing Strike-Recon Flying Wing Called NextGen That Uses Hybrid-Electric Propulsion appeared first on TWZ .
AT&T and Ericsson “use 5G network for drone detection in Arlington”
AT&T and Ericsson report they have demonstrated drone detection using advanced network sensing over a 5G network, showing how capabilities often associated with future 6G The post AT&T and Ericsson “use 5G network for drone detection in Arlington” first appeared on Unmanned airspace .
DJI wants its enterprise drones back in the air in 25 seconds
DJI is bringing automated battery swapping to its drone-in-a-box lineup, and it’s doing so with a remarkably quick turnaround. Its newly announced DJI Dock 4 can replace a depleted drone battery with a fully charged one in just 25 seconds, allowing the aircraft to return to the air without waiting…
FCC lifts decades-old restriction on drone cellular operations
For years, a decades-old restriction designed to keep cell phones from interfering with ground-based mobile networks has also stood in the way of drone operations. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has now decided it’s time to move on. more…
Dual-Use Drone Showcase - Dynamiczne pokazy bezzałogowych systemów powietrznych
Ponad 250 zaproszonych gości wzięło udział 29 września na lotnisku Stalowa Wola-Turbia w Dual-Use Drone Showcase, otwierającym pierwszą edycję Carpathian Drone Summit 2026. Za realizację zamkniętego pokazu odpowiadała spółka ALA.COM – polski producent systemów bezzałogowych, amunicji precyzyjnej i…
Qatar’s domestic weapons, Turkey’s drone arsenal and the Mecca pact’s next test
Middle East Bureau Chief Agnes Helou breaks down efforts by Turkey and Gulf nations to bolster their defense capabilities amid ongoing regional instability.
French patrol plane spots sea drones before strike on ship off Bulgaria
A French Navy Atlantique 2 maritime patrol aircraft spotted three Russian uncrewed surface vessels heading for a civilian container ship in the Black Sea on Oct. 28 and raised the alarm, helping Bulgarian naval forces rescue all 18 crew members after the drones struck, the French military said in…
DJI's 1280 Thermal Drones Skip the US. Economists Saw This Coming
DJI's Matrice 5TD and a November 5 folding thermal drone can't be sold in the US. Research says the ban removes US drone makers' reason to improve.
Varjo develops virtual C-UAS training systems with Finnish Defence Forces
The Finnish Defence Forces Innovation Unit and Varjo are collaborating to test and develop virtual technologies for counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) training. The virtual training The post Varjo develops virtual C-UAS training systems with Finnish Defence Forces first appeared on Unmanned…
EHang plans fleet of uncrewed passenger-carrying eVTOLs for Thailand
EHang is to establish an overseas regional hub in Thailand. The company said in a 30 October press release that the hub is intended to The post EHang plans fleet of uncrewed passenger-carrying eVTOLs for Thailand first appeared on Unmanned airspace .
Zipline Claims 68% Less Noise, Alibaba Wins Ruling, MI Organ Flights
Zipline says its drones got quieter, Alibaba wins a ruling on a Pentagon lobbying law that also reaches DJI's lobbyists, and Michigan funds organ flights.
Netherlands issues tender for UTM drone flight planning tool
The Netherlands, through ATC-NL, is exploring the implementation of an UTM solution to support the safe and efficient handling of uncrewed aircraft operations in airspace The post Netherlands issues tender for UTM drone flight planning tool first appeared on Unmanned airspace .
Northrop Grumman gets $56M to upgrade one MQ-4C Triton drone
The U.S. Navy has ordered a $56 million retrofit for a single MQ-4C Triton, paying Northrop Grumman to install the B7 retrofit material kit on one of its high-altitude maritime surveillance drones. Naval Air Systems Command awarded the firm-fixed-price modification on Oct. 28, and the work is…
European UAS and C-UAS tech development hubs to be located in Latvia and Netherlands
European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity; Implementation and Simplification, Valdis Dombrovskis, has announced the location of the first European drone technology hubs at a NATO The post European UAS and C-UAS tech development hubs to be located in Latvia and Netherlands first appeared…
Archer Aviation and ITA Airways unveil plan to bring air taxi network to Italy
Archer Aviation and ITA Airways are teaming up to develop an electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) network,… The post Archer Aviation and ITA Airways unveil plan to bring air taxi network to Italy appeared first on AeroTime .
American Tercio: A Vision for Infantry Drone Integration
Today the jury is still out on whether or not drones will usher in the next military revolution. The related question of whether drones will be as lethal against American […] The post American Tercio: A Vision for Infantry Drone Integration appeared first on Modern War Institute .
African security forces in need of C-UAS capabilities, strategic report says
A new report from the Africa Center for Strategic Studies says African security forces must make strategic investments in counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) detection and The post African security forces in need of C-UAS capabilities, strategic report says first appeared on Unmanned airspace .
Matternet and Swisslog to bring drone delivery services to US hospitals
Matternet has partnered with Swisslog Healthcare’s TransLogic to create an automated transportation network that combines the former’s drone operations with the latter’s pneumatic tube system The post Matternet and Swisslog to bring drone delivery services to US hospitals first appeared on…
Ukraine’s defence ministry says drones destroyed or disabled 1,039 Russian military boats
Ukrainian forces used aerial drones to destroy or disable 1,039 Russian military boats from the start of 2026 through 25 October, Ukraine’s defence ministry said.
Singapore evaluates mobile C-UAS in Australia
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and Defence Science Technology Agency (DSTA) are evaluating a mobile counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) during Exercise Wallaby 2026 in Australia, The post Singapore evaluates mobile C-UAS in Australia first appeared on Unmanned airspace .
North Korea’s Reaper copy Saetbyol-9 fires a new cruise missile
North Korea has released new images of its Saetbyol-9 attack drone, a near copy of the U.S. MQ-9 Reaper, firing an air-launched tactical cruise missile during a live-fire demonstration Kim Jong Un watched, state news agency KCNA showed on Oct. 30. A KCNA photo taken from the drone’s own wing shows…
North Korea shows kamikaze drone blowing up a mock U.S. Abrams tank
North Korea has released images of a loitering munition diving onto and destroying a mock-up of a U.S. Army M1 Abrams tank, part of a firepower demonstration Kim Jong Un watched on Oct. 29, and the drone in the photos closely resembles the Hero-400 built by Israeli company UVision. The photos,…
North Korea wants “absolute superiority” in drones
North Korea has shown off what appears to be a new large flying-wing stealth drone, along with first-person-view attack quadcopters and loitering munitions, at an exhibition on Oct. 29 where leader Kim Jong Un called for the country to seize “absolute superiority” in drone technology, state news…
Leonardo selects Shield’s Hivemind to develop Proteus autonomy for naval missions
Leonardo will use Shield’s Hivemind software to develop new autonomous capabilities for Proteus, its uncrewed rotorcraft demonstrator.
Finnish Defence Forces and Varjo announce collaboration – new technology for counter-UAS training
The Finnish Defence Forces Innovation Unit and VR/XR company Varjo are collaborating to test and develop virtual solutions for counter-UAS The post Finnish Defence Forces and Varjo announce collaboration – new technology for counter-UAS training appeared first on EDR Magazine .
US Marines deploy C-UAS measures to protect air bases in the Middle East
US Marines assigned to Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team Central Command (FASTCENT) recently executed a direct, land-based counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) campaign for the force, while The post US Marines deploy C-UAS measures to protect air bases in the Middle East first appeared on…
Sol.One secures EUR 5.5 million to launch Project SOLFORGE
Sol.One (Sol1 BV), a leading European drone manufacturer, today announces that it has secured commitments
Ukraine’s Largest Financial Portal Ranks the Most Attractive MilTech Companies for Investment, Naming General Сherry Among the Market Leaders
Ukraine’s MilTech sector has surged into a $35 billion economic engine with over 2,000 active manufacturers. While the market leaders controlling the vast majority of government contracts remain out of reach for private backers, early-stage venture capital is emerging as the primary entry point…
Rick Scott doubles down on DJI and Autel drone restrictions as FCC reviews appeals
US Senator Rick Scott is pushing back against DJI and Autel Robotics’ attempts to challenge their placement on the Federal Communications Commission’s Covered List, arguing that Washington has spent years investigating the Chinese drone makers and has already reached the right conclusion on…
Airbus U010 Aliaca Drone Goes Vertical
Following a trial period conducted in 2024 and 2025, the DGA (French Defence Procurement Agency) has placed an initial order for the VTOL version of the U010 Aliaca drone. This marks an essential step forward in enhancing the French Navy’s surveillance capabilities. “In its initial version, the…
Unlocking the 800 MHz Cellular Band for Drone Use
The FCC has officially moved to eliminate its decades-old 800 MHz airborne prohibition for drones, freeing up 50 MHz of nationwide low-band cellular spectrum to accelerate commercial UAS operations and Advanced Air Mobility.
UgCS 6.3 adds terrain-following control for complex drone LiDAR surveys
Planning a drone survey across hundreds of acres is one thing. Making sure every flight, sensor setting, and calibration maneuver fits into the same overall plan is another. SPH Engineering wants to make that second part easier with UgCS 6.3, the latest update to its drone flight planning…
Zipline Now Making Quieter Deliveries with Acoustics Breakthrough
Zipline, the world’s largest drone delivery service, now has a quieter fleet, thanks to a breakthrough from its engineering team: sound-optimized dynamic flying. In an industry first, Zipline’s autonomous drones now use onboard sound modeling to optimize in real time for quiet flying. This…
Rogue Cortex Emerges from Stealth with $4.5M in funding to Simplify Robotics Development
UK robotics company launches a hardware-agnostic software development kit, ready-made applications and a fully customisable
Quantum Systems Expands to Japan
Quantum Systems is establishing a permanent presence in Japan by establishing Quantum Systems Japan K.K., and a local office in Tokyo. The move marks the company’s next step in building an industrial presence in the country and was announced during Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to Japan.…
Rantizo Unveils Prototype of Long-Range Fixed-Wing Surveillance Drone
Rantizo, Inc., an emerging provider of advanced drone technologies and services, announced the unveiling of its new fixed-wing surveillance drone prototype, expanding the Company’s unmanned aircraft portfolio into aerial intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and monitoring applications.…
TV Host Boots Drone Into Model’s Face
A TV host suffered mouth injuries when her co-host kicked a drone on stage, causing it to smash into her face. During a live airing of the Es Show – a Spanish-language variety and entertainment show broadcast by the Mexican media network Multimedios Television (Canal 6) – on Monday, host Ernesto…
India approves defence acquisitions, including K9 SPHs, worth US$22.5bn
India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has granted in-principle approval for capital acquisition proposals worth INR2.12 trillion (US$22.5 billion) for the armed forces. These cover self-propelled artillery, helicopters, unmanned platforms, naval systems and weather radars. The approvals were…
Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet – the Strange 600mph Monster Too Toxic to Touch
During World War II, Nazi Germany developed one of the most terrifying and dangerous aircraft ever built: the Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet, a revolutionary rocket-powered interceptor capable of flying faster and climbing higher than almost anything the Allies had ever encountered. With a top speed…
Finnish Defence Forces and Varjo Collaboration
The Finnish Defence Forces and VR/XR company Varjo are collaborating to test and develop virtual solutions for counter-UAS training. The post Finnish Defence Forces and Varjo Collaboration appeared first on Joint Forces News .
Quantum Systems Establishes Japanese Subsidiary in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan, 28 October 2026 – Quantum Systems is establishing a permanent presence in Japan by establishing Quantum Systems Japan K.K., and a local office in Tokyo. The move marks the company’s next step in building an industrial presence in the country and was announced during Chancellor…
Navy Wants Drone Boats Certified Into the Fleet as Seahawk Makes the First Carrier Strike Group Deployment
For the first time, a carrier strike group has deployed with a medium unmanned surface vessel, and the Navy's No. 2 officer wants drone boats written into certification exercises even as he admits the fleet isn't ready to receive them.
Matternet Will Sell Its M3 Hospital Drone Through Swisslog's TransLogic, Ahead of FAA Type Certification
Matternet has signed TransLogic's hospital sales force to sell its M3 drone and dock across 2,300+ North American hospitals, but the aircraft has no FAA type certificate, commercial service is targeted for 2H 2027, and the company booked $121,439 in revenue last quarter.
ESA Funds Norway's Rift Dynamics to Keep Cheap Drones Navigating 10 Minutes Without GPS
ESA has signed a NAVISP contract with Rift Dynamics, maker of the Waasp FPV+, to keep low-cost expendable drones navigating for 10 minutes under GNSS jamming or spoofing, with Arctic trials planned. Contract values, schedule and method have not been disclosed.
DJI Enterprise Teases a Folding Thermal Drone for Nov. 5 That Reuses the Matrice 5TD Gimbal
DJI's 14-second 'Always in Its Element' teaser points to a Nov. 5 launch of a folding drone carrying what looks like the Matrice 5TD's 1280x1024 thermal gimbal. That sensor has so far flown only from a dock, and the drone would arrive while no new DJI model has won FCC authorization.
DJI Teases a Folding Thermal Drone for November 5 With the 5TD Gimbal
DJI Enterprise's November 5 teaser opens on a thermal sensor and shows the Matrice 5TD's gimbal under a drone with folding arms. The 5TD doesn't fold.
Ukraine’s drone defenses debunk the myth of inevitable Russian victory
Ukraine’s emergence since 2022 as a drone superpower has made international headlines, but the role of drone-based air defenses on the battlefield has not yet received as much attention as it arguably deserves, writes Mykola Bielieskov. The post Ukraine’s drone defenses debunk the myth of…
Shipbuilding, Unmanned Systems Lead HII To Strong Third Quarter
HII [HII] on Thursday reported strong third quarter financial results driven by strong shipbuilding sales, profit on the Virginia-class attack submarine program, and milestones achieved in unmanned maritime systems. Net […]
Flight Demonstration of Frenzy 6 FAMM Candidate Engine Planned for Next Year
To meet projected demand for smaller drones and munitions, Beehive Industries, a propulsion startup firm, has developed a 100-pound version of the company’s Frenzy engine family, and the company said on […]
Beyond autopilot: Understanding the five levels of battlefield drone autonomy
[Sponsored] By going beyond simple automation, drones can carry out tasks with minimal input from operators.
DJI Pocket 4P at 100 Days: A US Owner's eBay Unit Has No US Warranty
A US filmmaker calls the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P a go-to camera after 100 days. Bought on eBay, it falls outside DJI's North America warranty rule.
Army selects Lockheed Martin for billion-dollar Future Interceptor program
Under a cost-sharing arrangement, Lockheed is expected to kick in $423 million for the project while Uncle Sam provides about $660 million. The post Army selects Lockheed Martin for billion-dollar Future Interceptor program appeared first on DefenseScoop .
What’s a Revolution in Military Affairs Good For?
For decades, militaries have chased the next revolution in warfare. But what actually makes a revolution in military affairs revolutionary? Is there one happening now? Does it matter? Is it just about drones and AI or something more? Ryan digs into the promises, pitfalls, and persistent myths of…
Let’s Talk About The U.S. Target Drone Iran Claims To Have Recovered Intact
The target drone could be of particular use in stimulating Iran's air defenses to help collect intelligence on them, among other possible tasks. The post Let’s Talk About The U.S. Target Drone Iran Claims To Have Recovered Intact appeared first on TWZ .
AUVSI Gives the FCC as Many Speakers as the FAA at Its DC Drone Forum
AUVSI's Nov. 9-10 symposium lists four FCC officials, enforcement chief Hunter Deeley among them, and four from the FAA, with Part 108 still unpublished.
Rantizo Prototype Pairs GPS With LORAN, Which the US Shut Off in 2010
Two weeks after its Nasdaq debut, Rantizo unveiled a surveillance drone prototype with two range targets and GPS/LORAN navigation.
Matternet Gains Access to More Than 2,300 North American Hospitals Through Swisslog Healthcare Partnership
New distribution agreement could give Matternet a competitive advantage in hospital drone delivery by leveraging an established healthcare sales network. Matternet has announced a partnership with TransLogic, a Swisslog Healthcare company, that could significantly expand its reach in the hospital…
FCC Opens 50 MHz of Cellular Spectrum for Drone Operations
New rules remove a decades-old restriction on airborne use of the 800 MHz Cellular band. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted on October 29 to remove a longstanding restriction on drone use of the 800 MHz Cellular band. The decision opens 50 megahertz of licensed spectrum for unmanned…
FCC Opens 800 MHz to Drones, but BVLOS Still Waits on FAA Part 108
The FCC voted 3-0 to end a 1991 airborne ban and open 50 MHz of 800 MHz cellular spectrum to drones. The FAA's Part 108 BVLOS rule is due December 7.
ESA Funds Ondas-Backed Drone Maker to Fly 10 Minutes Without GPS
ESA signed Norway's Rift Dynamics, maker of the Ondas-distributed Wåsp, to keep cheap expendable drones navigating for 10 minutes under jamming.
Wing Says Good Neighbors Fly Quiet. A Texas Yard Saw 52 Amazon Drones
Wing says drone delivery must stay safe and quiet for people who never ordered. Its 43 dBA covers cruise; its delivery hover runs about 62 decibels.
Finland and Varjo test virtual counter-drone training for soldiers
The Finnish Defence Forces have teamed up with Helsinki-based headset maker Varjo to test and develop mixed reality training that prepares soldiers to spot and counter small attack drones, the military’s Innovation Unit and the company announced on Oct. 29. Varjo is working with a brigade-level…
Zipline Announces Quieter Drone Deliveries as Communities Raise Noise Concerns
New flight software reduces modeled sound exposure by 68%, addressing a growing concern as drone delivery expands into residential areas. Drone delivery company Zipline has announced new flight technology designed to make its aircraft quieter. The update comes as some drone delivery operators face…
Giving counter-UAS operators 75 km of advance warning throws the advantage to them
[Sponsored] SkyValor extends RF detection range, providing more time to assess and respond to drone threats.
HAL to Unveil Updated Design of HLFT-42 and Combat Air Teaming System at Aero India 2027
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will be unveiling the updated design of its Hindustan Lead-in Fighter Trainer (HLFT-42) and Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) at Aero India 2027. AI 2027 will be… Continue reading "HAL to Unveil Updated Design of HLFT-42 and Combat Air Teaming System at Aero India…
FCC Proposes New Rules for Drone Communications and Counter-Drone Radar
November vote would expand low-altitude aviation data links, support drone-detection radar, and update satellite connectivity rules. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will consider new rules to support drone communications and counter-drone detection at its November 19 open meeting. The…
Amazon North Haven Drone Decision Not Until 2027, Official Says
North Haven's first selectman says no Amazon drone decision comes before 2027. DEEP's federal clock and its own word point to November.
Kaliningrad is more than the Suwałki Gap, and NATO cannot ignore it
In an age of drones and long-range precision weapons, Kaliningrad’s location shows Europe’s security isn’t neatly divided between frontline states and everyone else.
Sweden and Saab Completed the Initial Sea Trials of the Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle
Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and Saab have rapidly developed a Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (LUUV) demonstrator and completed initial sea trials by autumn 2026. The vessel was built under… Continue reading "Sweden and Saab Completed the Initial Sea Trials of the Large Uncrewed…
Is my C-UAS radar cyber secure? EU-funded FACT research develops remote cyber-security validation
By Philip Butterworth-Hayes An end-of-project demonstration of the Federated Advanced Cyber-Physical Test Range (FACT) project, co-funded by the European Defence Fund (EDF), in Riga, Latvia, The post Is my C-UAS radar cyber secure? EU-funded FACT research develops remote cyber-security validation…
Sentrycs offers portable counter-drone system for USD99,000
Sentrycs has announced a USD99,000 fixed-price package for its portable Ranger counter-uncrewed aircraft system (C-UAS), including three years of maintenance, as US states and territories The post Sentrycs offers portable counter-drone system for USD99,000 first appeared on Unmanned airspace .
Intelic air defence part of Dutch government announcement of EUR500 million Ukraine support package
The Dutch Government announced a EUR500 million military support package for Ukraine on 28 October, focused on air defence and drones. The announcement followed a The post Intelic air defence part of Dutch government announcement of EUR500 million Ukraine support package first appeared on Unmanned…
Matternet Deal Opens 2,300 Hospitals to a Drone the FAA Hasn't Cleared
Swisslog's TransLogic will sell Matternet's M3 into 2,300 North American hospitals. The M3 has no FAA certificate and no flights before late 2027.
Pentagon will pick new US base location by June 2027, prioritizing 4 requirements
In an interview with Breaking Defense, Dale Marks, the assistant secretary of defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment, laid out new details on the effort.
GA-ASI and Saab test airborne early warning system aboard MQ-9B
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and Saab have completed flight tests of an airborne early warning system mounted on an uncrewed aircraft system (UAS).
Massive raid on Moscow. Over 600 Ukrainian drones
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has reported a mass drone attack on Moscow. According to his account, 613 drones were allegedly flying towards the Moscow region between the evening of 28 October and 7:00 AM on 29 October. Russian authorities claim that most were neutralised by air defence on the…
Reach Power Achieves First-of-Its-Kind Persistent Autonomous Drone Flight Powered Wirelessly for 10 Hours
Reach Power (Reach), a leader in wireless power-at-a-distance, announced the successful completion of a 10-hour
Call for Information on Future Air Traffic Services Rulemaking
Between January and March 2026, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) ran a ‘Call for Information
Snowdonia Aerospace Test Centre selected as ARIA’s flight test partner in Wales for Enduring Atmospheric Platforms programme
Snowdonia Aerospace Test Centre, the premier commercial test centre in the UK for next-generation aerospace and
Ukraine’s Linza bomber drone clears path for UGV in German exercise
Ukrainian drone maker Frontline Robotics flew its Linza bomber drone alongside German, Ukrainian and other unmanned air, ground and sea systems during Forward Edge 26, a two-week exercise in Germany hosted by Quantum Systems, the company said on social media. In one deployment, Quantum Systems’…
October land forces roundup: AUSA dominates as list narrows for new British Army vehicle
New counter-drone technologies, autonomous launchers and manufacturing modernisation initiatives highlighted emerging opportunities for defence suppliers, while the UK advanced a major military vehicle procurement programme.
Israel’s Smart Shooter exports drone-killing weapon station to Asia
Israeli company Smart Shooter has delivered the first batch of its SMASH Hopper MG remote weapon stations to an unnamed integrator in Asia, which is building them into a defense system for an Asian military to shoot down drones and engage ground targets, the company said on social media. Smart…
Wing and KDDI Sign Japan Drone-Delivery Deal, With Lawson as the Only Named Retailer and a 2027 Target
Wing has a carrier partner in Japan and a target of late 2027 for its first flights there. KDDI half-owns Lawson, the only retailer named in the deal, and no launch city, price or delivery-time promise has been announced.
Singapore's Apaches Shoot at a Shahed-Like Drone and Chinooks Launch FPVs at Exercise Wallaby 2026
At Exercise Wallaby 2026 in Queensland, RSAF AH-64D Apaches ran counter-UAS drills against a large delta-wing drone resembling a Shahed-136, and a CH-47F Chinook hand-launched an FPV quadcopter off its ramp for last-mile surveillance.
Odin Energetics: A $115 Million Bet on Making the Explosives Pentagon's 60,000 Attack Drones Need
All US HMX and RDX comes from one WWII-era Tennessee plant running at about 3% of its 1944 peak, and the Pentagon wants 60,000 attack drones. Solugen and Kraken Kinetics' Odin Energetics is putting $115M into shipping-container explosives factories to help close the gap.
GA-ASI and Saab Show an MQ-9B Tracking Fighter Jets With LoyalEye Radar, a Step Toward Unmanned AEW
An MQ-9B carrying Saab's podded LoyalEye radar tracked instrumented 'red' fighters and airliners over Southern California, the companies say. It is the clearest sign yet that unmanned airborne early warning is getting close, though range, sortie and date details were not released.
FCC Sets Nov. 19 Vote on Final Drone Spectrum Rules: 450 MHz Control Links, 24 GHz Counter-Drone Radar
The FCC will vote Nov. 19 on rules that put drone control links on a nationwide 450 MHz license, let ground radars hunt drones at 24 GHz, loosen 800 MHz air-ground power limits and open 28 GHz to satellite terminals on moving drones. Several of the changes answer petitions filed years ago.
FCC proposes spectrum changes for drone communications and counter-UAS detection
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will consider proposed rules to expand spectrum access for uncrewed aircraft communications, counter-drone detection and in-flight connectivity at its The post FCC proposes spectrum changes for drone communications and counter-UAS detection first…
FCC proposes spectrum changes for drone communications and counter-UAS detection
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will consider proposed rules to expand spectrum access for uncrewed aircraft communications, counter-drone detection and in-flight connectivity at its The post FCC proposes spectrum changes for drone communications and counter-UAS detection first…
Results JammerTest 2026 – GNSS Under Attack: What the Data Reveals
Tuesday 8 December 20265pm CET | 11am EST | 8am PST GNSS jamming and spoofing
High Eye Integrates Intelic NEXUS into Airboxer, Expanding Software IntegrationCapabilities and Mission Modularity
High Eye has successfully integrated Intelic’s NEXUS command-and-control software into its Airboxer unmanned helicopter. The
Skapion: from Counter-UAS to Counter-Swarm
Funded in late 2025 and based in Ramat Gan, adjacent to Tel Aviv, Skapion emerged in July 2026 and at The post Skapion: from Counter-UAS to Counter-Swarm appeared first on EDR Magazine .
Restricted airspace now covers fifty defence sites
Restricted airspace has been applied over fifty defence sites and a further one hundred and seventy are expected to follow in December, part of a wider effort to harden British military bases against drones. The post Restricted airspace now covers fifty defence sites first appeared on UK Defence…
Destinus completes 1,750th Ruta B1 cruisemissile as monthly output approaches 300
The figures demonstrate industrial-scale missile production in Europe, and the repeatability armed forces need to
Britain’s Counter-Drone Blind Spot: Why Billions in Defence Spending Won’t Stop a Domestic Attack
Despite fresh commitments in the latest Budget to bolster military spending and address a £4.7
Uranus Drones V2 bringt KI direkt an Bord von UAV
Das israelische Unternehmen Maris-Tech hat mit Uranus Drones V2 eine neue Plattform für Video- und KI-Verarbeitung an Bord unbemannter Luftfahrzeuge … mehr...
GA-ASI and Saab Perform Advanced AEW Flight Testing on Uncrewed MQ-9B
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has partnered with Saab to perform advanced flight testing
GA-ASI and Saab Perform Advanced AEW Flight Testing on MQ-9B
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has partnered with Saab to perform advanced flight testing of an Airborne Early Warning (AEW) system on an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The flight testing was conducted over the past few months using a GA-ASI-produced MQ-9B carrying a Saab LoyalEye…
Your industrial drones collect data. Percepto wants AI to make it count
Industrial drone inspections have a data problem. Drones can capture detailed images of miles of power lines, sprawling oil and gas facilities, and hard-to-reach industrial equipment. But someone still has to sift through all that footage, identify potential problems, and decide which ones need…
Singapore Tests FPV Drones Launched from the Air
Singapore has been launching FPV drones from the back of its CH-47F Chinooks to extend aircrew visual coverage and provide last-mile surveillance, while employing AH-64D Apache attack helicopters in an air-defence role against larger unmanned aircraft during Exercise Wallaby 2026 (XWB26) in…
Drone delivery noise is becoming a problem. Zipline has a new answer
The next big improvement in drone delivery might not be faster deliveries or longer flight times. It could be making sure your neighbors barely notice the drone bringing your package. more…
Drones Collect Breath Samples and Thermal Data from Wild Killer Whales
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, winner of the Academia & Research category at the Global Drone Operations Awards 2026, combined drone-based breath collection and thermal imaging to study the health of wild killer whales, or orcas, in the Salish Sea. The project brought together the Alliance, the…