Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 Demonstrates Next-Generation Maritime Capabilities at REPMUS 2025

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– Schiebel once again showcased the unrivalled versatility of its CAMCOPTER S-100 at NATO’s annual REPMUS (Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping using Maritime Uncrewed Systems) exercise, hosted by the Portuguese Navy. Over the course of the large-scale multinational trials, the S-100 flew multiple missions with advanced payloads, underscoring its role as a maritime-proven solution, designed for […]

Boeing Launches New Family of Tiltrotor Combat Drones

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– Boeing has announced plans for a family of new, tiltrotor drones that are intended to support existing crewed military helicopters, especially those of the U.S. Army, providing something like an equivalent to the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). Indeed, the company describes the drones as “collaborative rotorcraft” and expects them to serve […]

Sikorsky Converts BLACK HAWK into U-Hawk, a Battle-Ready Autonomous UAS

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From concept to reality in 10 months, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has transformed a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter into the S-70UAS U-Hawk, a versatile autonomous unmanned aircraft system (UAS) that has 25% more cargo space than a typical Black Hawk. Sikorsky replaced the cockpit section with actuated clamshell doors and ramp, and swapped conventional […]

AeroVironment Launches Next-Generation VAPOR CLE, Compact Long Endurance Helicopter UAS

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– AeroVironment, Inc., a global leader in all-domain defense systems, has announced the release of its newest all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) platform–the VAPOR Compact Long Endurance (CLE) unmanned aircraft system (UAS). Building on the proven performance of previous VAPOR models, the VAPOR CLE helicopter sets a new standard for Group 2 UAS with […]

Russia Builds Fully 3D-Printed Reconnaissance Drone

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Russia’s Azimut company, part of the state-owned Rostec defense conglomerate, has begun field testing a new domestically developed reconnaissance drone produced with additive manufacturing technology. The prototype features a fuselage that is entirely 3D-printed, a design the company says reduces both production time and cost while expanding mission flexibility. According to Azimut, the drone’s body […]

DJI Appeals U.S. Court Decision Upholding Pentagon Designation

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DJI has filed an appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit following a federal district court ruling that upheld the Department of Defense’s designation of the company as a “Chinese Military Company.” The appeal marks the latest step in a legal process that has drawn attention across both the drone and […]

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U.S. Moves to Fortify Drone Defenses Ahead of 2026 World Cup Amid Policy Gaps

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As the United States prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the federal government is intensifying efforts to bolster aerial security, with plans to invest roughly 500 million dollars into counter-drone systems. However, emerging legislative and operational challenges, particularly the expiration of key counter-UAS authorities due to the ongoing government shutdown, underscore vulnerabilities in […]

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GrandSKY Launches Foundational Counter-UAS Operations at Grand Forks Air Force Base

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Integration of AeroVironment’s AV_Halo and Titan-SV marks a key step in layered air defense GrandSKY, the nation’s first commercial UAS business and aviation park, has announced the deployment of a foundational counter-uncrewed aircraft system (C-UAS) architecture at Grand Forks Air Force Base. The initiative marks a major advancement in establishing GrandSKY as a national hub […]

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Airbound Secures $8.65M in Seed Funding and Medical Delivery Contract with Narayana Health

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A Bengaluru-based startup aims to make drone delivery costs negligible Airbound, an autonomous delivery logistics company based in Bengaluru, India, has announced $8.65 million in seed funding and a pilot partnership with Narayana Health, one of India’s largest hospital networks. The round was led by Lachy Groom, co-founder of Physical Intelligence, with participation from Humba […]

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Badland Batteries Launches U.S. Made 12S and 6S Battery Packs for Commercial Drones

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A new player joins the U.S. supply chain for drone power systems Badland Batteries, a subsidiary of Packet Digital, has announced the launch of its 12S and 6S lithium-ion battery packs for commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The batteries, designed and built entirely in Fargo, North Dakota, are available for purchase beginning October 13. In […]

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