New curated marketplace and modular FPV platform focus on flexible, compliant drone supply chains UAS Nexus has announced the launch of the Drone Syndicate Store, a curated marketplace focused on components suitable for NDAA and Blue UAS compliant platforms. The storefront is designed to connect OEMs and end users with hardware that can support secure […]
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U.S.-built platform earns top Blue UAS designation for secure, mission-ready operations Hydrogen-Powered Z1 Earns Blue UAS Select Status Heven AeroTech has announced that its Z1 hydrogen-powered unmanned aircraft system has been added to the Defense Innovation Unit’s (DIU) Blue UAS Cleared List with the highest available designation: Blue UAS Select. According to the company, this […]
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Elsight has been officially selected by the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to proceed to Phase 3 of Project G.I., Design Reference Mission 2 (DRM2) Prize Challenge, following strong performance in earlier evaluation rounds. The selection comes after Elsight demonstrated its HALO multi-link bonded connectivity platform as a mission-ready solution for uncrewed systems (UxS) operating […]
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New awards follow a surge in UAS procurement across the U.S. military The U.S. Air Force has awarded Skydio two initial multi-million dollar contracts to expand the use of advanced autonomous drones across key operational units. According to the company, “Skydio, the leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, in partnership […]
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At IACP 2025, Ottawa-based Versaterm announced a new partnership with Californian company Vantage Robotics to integrate the Vesper and Trace UAVs into its public safety platform. The collaboration expands Versaterm’s secure, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)-compliant portfolio of Blue UAS cleared and U.S.-manufactured drones. “Our mission is to provide first responders with secure, reliable technology […]
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The Massachusetts-based Ascent AeroSystems becomes the first CMMC 2.0 certified drone manufacturer with a perfect score. Ascent AeroSystems, a U.S. manufacturer of rugged, all-weather coaxial unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has announced that it is the first domestic small drone maker to achieve Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2. The company earned a perfect assessment […]
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Proposed rules may extend restrictions to previously authorized devices and components The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a new vote aimed at closing what it describes as “loopholes” in existing regulations governing equipment produced by companies considered security risks. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said October 7 that the Commission will consider new rules to […]
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California-based ultra long range drone developer Kraus Hamdani Aerospace recently announced that its fully electric K1000ULE UAS has been added to both the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit Blue UAS Cleared List and the Blue UAS Select List, the government’s trusted roster of drones validated as secure, NDAA-compliant, and ready for immediate procurement. […]
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The United States’ decision to sharply raise tariffs on Indian goods threatens to disrupt India’s burgeoning drone sector. In late July 2025, the U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on most imports from India. It now appears (as of August, 2025) that the rate may double to 50% in response to India’s continued Russian oil purchases. […]
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The U.S. Army is launching a new digital “marketplace” to help match unmanned aerial systems (UAS) with warfighter needs based on mission requirements and verified performance data, says a recent article in DefenseScoop. A Strategic Pivot Toward Speed and Transparency The Army’s forthcoming UAS marketplace represents a fundamental shift away from traditional acquisition models. Instead […]
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