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Administration Sets Lofty Goal to Ramp Up U.S. Drone Production By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill With its two recent executive orders the Trump administration has set a lofty goal of establishing the United States as a world leader in drone manufacturing. Industry leaders praised the administration’s ambitious agenda, which includes: expediting the creation of […]
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The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has announced two significant initiatives: the $20 million Project G.I. Challenge to fast-track next-generation UAS solutions, and a new framework inviting third-party assessors to support Blue UAS NDAA compliance. While these developments are designed to modernize and accelerate secure drone adoption for defense, they also highlight ongoing discussion about the […]
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New agreement focuses on integrating unmanned helicopters into next-generation defense and security operations Alpha Unmanned Systems and Airbus Helicopters España have signed a formal collaboration agreement to develop joint operations between manned and unmanned helicopters. The partnership builds on successful military exercises and marks a new step in integrating tactical UAVs into defense missions. The […]
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Funding to Boost Production, Expand Internationally, and Advance Autonomous Aerial Systems for Defense and Industry Quantum Systems Secures Major Investment to Scale Aerial Intelligence Solutions Quantum Systems, a Germany-based developer of AI-powered drone platforms, has raised €160 million to expand global operations and scale production. The Series C funding round was led by Balderton Capital, […]
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Skydio has successfully delivered the first X10D drone systems to a U.S. Army unit preparing for imminent deployment, marking a significant milestone in the Tranche 2 phase of the Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Program of Record. The California-based manufacturer’s ability to fulfill this order within days highlights the growing focus on U.S. production capacity […]
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Acquisition strengthens Heven’s modular UAS portfolio and supports development of next-generation unmanned system Heven Adds Zepher Flight Labs to Advance UAS Innovation Hydrogen-powered drone developer Heven has announced the acquisition of Zepher Flight Labs (ZFL), a move that enhances the company’s ability to deliver flexible, mission-ready drone systems. Heven, based in Miami, is a recognized […]
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South Korean AI drone company partners with Red Cat to support the Pentagon’s Replicator program and expand U.S. defense market presence. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb South Korean drone AI company Nearthlab recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with San Juan, Puerto Rico-based Red Cat Holdings, Inc. a drone […]
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Indian Companies Introduce Advanced Drones as Global Demand Grows India is rapidly expanding its presence in the global drone industry as it works to establish itself as a key supplier of uncrewed systems. As the United States seeks to reduce reliance on Chinese-manufactured drones, Indian companies are stepping up with new offerings. At Aero India […]
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India’s Expanding Drone Industry Strengthened by Government Support Garuda Aerospace is set to showcase eight advanced drones at Aero India 2025, emphasizing their role in defense, safety, and military operations. The company will also announce several strategic partnerships aimed at advancing India’s drone technology sector. This comes as India’s government increases its support for domestic […]
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Exclusive Distribution Deal Highlights Strategic Growth in Japan’s Expanding Drone Market for Commercial and Defense Applications This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Colorado-based fixed wing drone developer PteroDynamics recently announced a new exclusive distribution partnership with Japan-based technology company Cornes Technologies. […]
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