The Agentic Lair
The Agentic Lair
– AimLock, a pioneer in autonomous targeting and engagement systems, announced it is collaborating with Teledyne FLIR Defense to provide autonomous kinetic capabilities for the company’s SUGV 325 and Kobra 725 ground robots. AimLock’s systems, powered by the company’s Core…
The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) has begun pilot operations of ZALA ZARYA unmanned aerial systems equipped with artificial intelligence for automated wildfire detection, according to ZALA Aero’s press office. The ZALA ZARYA product line includes the ZALA ZARYA-1…
– Parallel Flight Technologies (PFT), a manufacturer of heavy-lift, hybrid-powered unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has been awarded a $3.74 million Sequential Phase II SBIR contract to modify its flagship aircraft, Firefly, for maritime operations. The contract, funded by the Office…
The University of Texas at Arlington recently unveiled the Maverick Autonomous Vehicle Research Center (MAVRC), an outdoor netted drone facility to aid testing and development of autonomous technology. Located at UTARI, UT Arlington’s research institute in Fort Worth, the 120-by-150-foot…
Airborne response inks new utility inspection contracts By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Although the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season fortunately has reached its peak without any major tropical storms hitting Florida, utility companies in the state are continuing to rely…
On September 15, 2025, a Polish consortium officially launched the IRYDA PLUS project, Europe’s first unmanned fighter aircraft designed specifically for counter-UAS missions. The system represents a hard-kill approach to drone defense, capable of targeting drones, swarms, and loitering munitions…
DJI has unveiled the Mini 5 Pro, a new entry in its popular sub-250 gram lineup that combines pro-level imaging with advanced safety features in a compact package. The release marks a significant leap in capability for lightweight drones, though…
Here’s the good news: DJI just announced what might be the most impressive mini drone ever created. Here’s the bad news: if you’re in the United States (like me), you can’t actually buy it. The DJI Mini 5 Pro, launched…
A major new drone production factory is set to open in Swindon, creating 1,000 high-skilled British jobs and boosting sovereign manufacturing as the Government delivers the Plan for Change. The new factory, operated by Tekever, was announced by the Defence…
– FLANQ, a German maritime defence solutions provider, and CiS, a Spanish developer of autonomous aerial systems, have announced a strategic partnership to jointly develop and deploy an integrated capability enabling the launch and recovery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)…