Teledyne FLIR Defense Unveils Multiple Upgrades to Black Hornet 4 Nano-Drone

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– Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has announced a number of upgrades to its Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance System to further boost operational effectiveness for warfighters. The enhanced features are being showcased at the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week annual conference at the Tampa Convention Center, May 6 to May 8. […]

Anduril Shows Mass Production of Roadrunner Loitering Interceptor

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U.S. defense technology company Anduril Industries has revealed large-scale production of its new Roadrunner loitering interceptor, a reusable drone designed to counter aerial threats with rapid-launch capabilities. The company shared an image across its social media platforms showing a substantial number of serially produced Roadrunner units, signaling that the system is moving beyond development into […]

DSTA and MBDA Deepen Partnership to Advance C-UAS Capabilities

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Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and European defence group MBDA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will pave the way for joint efforts to explore innovative and low-cost solutions for countering drone threats. The announcement was made on the sidelines of IMDEX Asia. The partnership underscores a shared commitment from DSTA […]

HENSOLDT and Quantum Systems Partner to Drive Innovation in Software-Defined Defence

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– HENSOLDT, a leading German provider of defence and security sensor solutions, has  announced a strategic cooperation with Munich-based defence tech startup Quantum Systems. This partnership is accompanied by an investment by HENSOLDT into Quantum Systems and sets the foundation for a deeper cooperation in Software-Defined Defence (SDD). The partnership brings together HENSOLDT’s extensive expertise […]

Ukrainian Drones Destroy Russian ‘Zaslon’ Naval Radar on Wheels

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Ukraine has recorded the first confirmed destruction of Russia’s advanced ‘Zaslon’ radar system, originally designed for naval use but recently deployed on land. The strike was carried out by drone operators of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems, who located and eliminated the radar despite its non-standard wheel-mounted configuration. The system had previously never been hit during the […]

TEKEVER Becomes Europe’s Newest UAS Unicorn

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– TEKEVER, a European provider of AI-driven Autonomous Systems, has announced the raise of a new funding round. Fully committed by existing investors, including round leader Ventura Capital, Baillie Gifford, the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), Iberis Capital and Crescent Cove, the round confirms TEKEVER’s valuation above £1 Billion. This milestone cements TEKEVER as a European […]

Origin Robotics Unveils BLAZE: Autonomous, Cost-Effective Drone Interceptor for Modern Battlefields

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AI-powered system fills critical air defense gap, offering rapid deployment against loitering munitions and hostile UAVs Origin Robotics Launches AI-Driven Interceptor Riga-based defense startup Origin Robotics has announced the release of BLAZE, an autonomous counter-drone interceptor designed to neutralize fast aerial threats. Developed in response to the growing use of drones in global conflict zones, […]

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Unifly Acquires EuroUSC Italia to Streamline Drone Operations Across Europe

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Partnership Combines UTM Technology and Regulatory Expertise to Advance Scalable Drone Integration by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Belgian software developer Unifly, a global leader in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) technology, recently announced its successful acquisition of EuroUSC Italia, a leading advisory firm renowned for its expertise in drone regulation, safety, and […]

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Tariffs, Tactics & Transition Flights: This Episode of Weekly Wings

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Tariffs, Tactics & Transition Flights: The Drone Industry Enters a New Phase The Weekly Wings Podcast, May 7, 2025 In this episode of Weekly Wings, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff return from a brief hiatus to tackle a jam-packed lineup of updates shaping the drone industry and adjacent sectors. First up: U.S. drone tariffs 2025. […]

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