US to Buy Drones from Ukraine

The US will buy drones from Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has tasked Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal, and Presidential Advisor for Strategic Issues Oleksandr Kamyshin to prepare contracts for $10, 20 and 30 billion. “Next – with America, with President Trump, we agreed that they will […]

Ukraine Equips New Interceptor Drone With 6-Barrel Shotgun

Ukraine’s 3DTech has introduced the reusable drone interceptor “Predator Shooter” with a suspended unit of 12-gauge recoilless guns. The company’s founder, Oleksiy Zhulinsky , told the Military correspondent about the new development . At the Demo Days drone field tests, a Ukrainian company presented a drone designed to shoot down enemy drones, including fiber-optic ones, […]

KONGSBERG and Advanced Protection Systems enter Polish-Norwegian Partnership for C-UAS Solutions

– Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Advanced Protection Systems have signed a Teaming Agreement to jointly develop and deliver advanced Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) solutions. The two partners bring complementary capabilities to the strategic collaboration. Advanced Protection Systems of Poland is a specialised manufacturer of radars and anti-drone systems and Norway’s Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace […]

Israeli Defence Firms Attacked by Hacktivists Linked to Iran

A new anti-Israel hacktivist group called Cyber Isnaad Front (الجبهة الإسناد السيبرانية) claims to have compromised Israeli government, military, and private sector targets. While the group posts in Arabic and presents itself as independent, its behaviours align with known Iranian hacktivist fronts, suggesting the group has ties to the Iranian regime. Hacktivist Front Has Already […]

Putin’s Guards Seen with New Anti-Drone Weapon

During a recent visit to St. Petersburg, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s personal security team was spotted with what appears to be a newly developed FPV drone designed specifically for countering hostile unmanned aerial systems. The presence of the drone, visibly carried by a member of the presidential protection unit, has drawn attention due to its […]

Congressman Carbajal Visits Goleta Facility Powering U.S. Thermal Imaging Breakthroughs

Tour at Goleta Facility Showcases American-Made Infrared Technology for Defense and Safety Applications On July 29, 2025, Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-CA24) visited Teledyne FLIR OEM’s facility in Goleta, California. The site, which employs 467 people, plays a major role in advancing thermal imaging solutions for defense, transportation, and uncrewed systems. Teledyne FLIR OEM is part […]

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Public Safety Drone Review: Logan Jones of SiFly to Unpack Rotorcraft Reimagined on August 5

Mark your calendars: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST, the latest episode of Public Safety Drone Review goes live, featuring guest Logan Jones, Chief Business Officer at SiFly. The conversation will explore how SiFly is redefining public safety aviation with rotorcraft-grade vehicles built at drone economics.  Register here for this free event. Episode […]

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Auterion Wins $50M Pentagon Contract to Deliver 33,000 AI‑Driven Drone Strike Kits to Ukraine

Landmark deal marks a tenfold scale‑up and underscores Auterion’s evolution into a defense software player Auterion signs major US‑Ukraine defense contract Auterion, a U.S.-German defense tech company, has landed a $50 million contract from the Pentagon. It will deliver 33,000 AI‑driven Skynode drone strike kits to Ukraine. This marks the largest Western drone deal by unit […]

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Commerce Department Eyes Targeted Restrictions on Chinese Drones: What that Means

At AUVSI’s Policy Symposium, officials outlined how BIS rulemaking could impact Chinese-manufactured drones and broader U.S. drone policy. The AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium, held July 29–30 in Washington, D.C., brought government and industry leaders together to discuss the future of drone policy in the U.S. In a featured fireside chat, Michael Robbins, President […]

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AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium Keynote: Call for Action on BVLOS and National Leadership

Industry leaders urge swift progress on drone rulemaking and integration The AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium, held July 29–30 in Washington, D.C., brought together policymakers and industry leaders to discuss the future of drone and advanced air mobility (AAM) integration in the national airspace. The event, hosted by the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems […]

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