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Teledyne FLIR OEM Supports Secure U.S. Defense Innovation with NDAA-Compliant Thermal Imaging

Expanded lineup of U.S.-built camera modules aligns with federal call to strengthen domestic drone supply chains In the wake of two recent executive orders issued by President Trump on June 6, U.S. drone and defense technology companies are responding to the government’s push to build a more resilient and secure domestic drone ecosystem. The executive […]

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Drone America and SpecTIR Partner to Expand Hyperspectral UAS Capabilities

Nevada-Based Companies Collaborate on Advanced Aerial Imaging for Government and Commercial Use A New Collaboration for Enhanced Aerial Sensing Drone America, a U.S. manufacturer of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), and SpecTIR, a specialist in hyperspectral imaging technologies, have signed a new strategic agreement. The partnership will focus on delivering advanced aerial imaging solutions for use […]

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Picogrid and MIT MIx Awarded $1.75M to Support Wildfire Response

AFWERX program backs new technology for emergency teams and military wildfire efforts Picogrid and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Mission Innovation X (MIx) have been awarded a $1.75 million contract through the U.S. Department of the Air Force’s innovation program, AFWERX. The goal of the project is to develop new ways to help emergency […]

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The New King of Combat: How Small FPV Drones Are Reshaping Modern Warfare

Small drones biggest development in combat since nuclear weapons By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Small, first-person view (FPV) drones are rapidly becoming the most significant weapon of modern warfare, the CEO of a technology-oriented defense contractor said in an interview. Ryan Gury, CEO of Performance Drone Works (PDW), said the widespread and effective use […]

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Mach Industries and HevenDrones Partner to Boost U.S. Drone Manufacturing

New partnership aims to scale production of hydrogen-powered drones and strengthen the U.S. defense supply chain A Strategic Push for U.S. Manufacturing Strength Mach Industries, a defense technology company based in Huntington Beach, California, has announced a new partnership with HevenDrones, a leading developer of hydrogen-powered drones. The companies aim to expand U.S.-based manufacturing of […]

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Quantum Systems Expands Drone Production in Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict

Company Doubles Manufacturing Capacity to Meet Urgent Demand Quantum Systems is increasing its production capacity in Ukraine in 2025, responding to the growing need for advanced drone technology in the ongoing war. The expansion aligns with Ukraine’s broader push to develop its domestic drone industry and strengthen its defense capabilities. The company, which has production […]

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NUAIR Defense Launches to Accelerate Defense Technology Readiness

New Initiative Aims to Streamline Testing, Validation, and Deployment of Military Capabilities NUAIR has officially launched NUAIR Defense, a dedicated hub designed to simplify the process of verifying, validating, and deploying defense technologies. The initiative aims to remove bottlenecks that slow down military adoption of next-generation capabilities across air, land, maritime, and multi-domain operations. A […]

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Defense Innovations, Drone Safety and EVTOL Tech: on the January 7 Episode of Weekly Wings

In the first episode of Weekly Wings Season 2, hosts Paul Rossi and Terry Neff explore key developments in the drone industry as the new year begins. Watch on the DRONELIFE TV Youtube Channel here. They kick off with discussions on U.S. Army training operations in Romania using Skydio and Anduril drones for reconnaissance and […]

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Elistair and ARX Robotics Partner to Advance Military ISR Solutions

French DroneBox Meets German UGV in Bundeswehr Trials, Showcasing Seamless Integration for Enhanced Defense and Surveillance Operations by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb French tether drone developer Elistair and German defense developer ARX Robotics have announced a successful collaboration to provide an advanced Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) solution combining Elistair’s KHRONOS DroneBox and […]

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WingXpand Announces Partnership with Raytheon and New VTOL Capability for Defense and Civil Missions

U.S.-Made Smart Plane Innovations Enhance Threat Detection and Tactical Flexibility WingXpand, an autonomous smart plane manufacturer based in St. Louis, Missouri, has announced a new collaboration with Raytheon, an RTX business known for its defense technology. This collaboration aims to advance capabilities in threat detection and operational flexibility for defense and civil applications. Additionally, WingXpand […]

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