Edge Group Jeniah – UAE’s First Jet-Powered Combat Drone

The Emirati Edge Group presented its new Jeniah unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) at IDEX 2025 as part of the UAE’s focus on taking part in the development of future air combat strategies. Developed by EDGE subsidiary ADASI, the Jeniah is a high-speed, low-observable UCAV designed for multi-domain operations. Its configuration enables deployment in land […]

BlueBird WanderB Tactical VTOL is Powered by Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Technology

– BlueBird Aero Systems has unveiled a field-proven operational Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) UAV, powered by a new PEM Fuel-Cell technology developed over the past several years by H3 Dynamics in the USA. This cutting-edge innovation redefines operational capabilities by delivering an electric VTOL UAV with unprecedented flight endurance of over 6 hours, unmatched […]

Russia Showcases Supercam S350 UAV at IDEX 2025

Izhevsk-based group of companies, “Unmanned Systems,” is participating for the first time in the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) 2025 in Abu Dhabi, where it is showcasing its flagship dual-use Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), the Supercam S350. Concurrently, the Kalashnikov Group is also in Abu Dhabi, presenting a modernised version of the Supercam S350 UAV – […]

PteroDynamics to Develop Next-Gen VTOL Drone for US Navy Critical Repair Cargo Missions

– PteroDynamics Inc., an innovator in autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems, today announced an expansion of its contract with the U.S. Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) to design, develop, and demonstrate in a maritime environment the next generation of its Transwing VTOL unmanned aerial system (UAS). The additional $4.65 million […]

Trump, Modi Announce New US-India Autonomous Systems Partnership

The United States and India are launching a new Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA) aimed at boosting co-development and co-production of maritime drones and counter-drone systems. The announcement was made in a joint statement issued by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during Modi’s recent official visit to Washington. Via the ASIA […]

Made in India: Avironix Receives GAED Approval to Export AviSpray16 Agricultural Drones

India’s First Drone Manufacturer Approved for Export to the U.S. and Europe Avironix Drones has received the General Authorization for Export of Drones (GAED) approval from India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) for its agricultural spraying drones. This approval allows the company to export its AviSpray16 Agricultural Spraying Drone to markets in the United […]

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Fighting fire with fire: In the UK, a North East drone company is helping prisons fight back

Here, UK drone services provider heliguy provides an insider look at how prisons are using drones to combat drone incursions. Drugs, weapons – and even mustard. That’s just some of the contraband smuggled into British prisons in recent years via drones. And the problem is getting worse. A watchdog recently warned that two major prisons […]

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Drone Policy Shifts, Counter-UAS Tech and Market Disruptions on Weekly Wings

In this episode of Weekly Wings, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff break down the latest financial and policy shifts impacting the drone industry. They discuss how recent political and economic changes are driving acquisitions and vertical integration within the U.S. drone sector, highlighting how companies like Unusual Machines are expanding their footprint with strategic investments like […]

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