In recent months, the question of whether the U.S. Army can assume direct responsibility for designing and manufacturing small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) has moved from concept to practical experimentation. Through new initiatives and depot-level efforts, the service is testing the boundaries of its own industrial capabilities. But significant technical, organizational, and strategic challenges remain. […]
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Epirus markets counter-UAS tech to Army By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A mobile weapons system, capable of traveling autonomously to the battlefield and shooting down swarms of hostile drones using beams of microwave energy might seem like the stuff of science fiction, but it could be showing up soon in war zones across the […]
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Funding round brings in FirstMark, adds General Clarke to Board, and supports new defense contracts Tycho AI, a company developing resilient navigation and artificial intelligence systems for unmanned vehicles, announced it has raised $10 million in Series A funding. The round was led by FirstMark, with additional investment from seed round partner Pillar VC. The […]
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Warsaw-based defense technology company Orbotix Industries has successfully closed a €6.5 million funding round to advance its AI-powered autonomous drone systems and expand manufacturing capabilities across the European Union. The strategic investment round was led by BVVC Fund, with participation from Gustav Söhne Verwaltung GmbH & Co. KG and Leryon Global Holdings. Strengthening European Defense […]
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Houston-based electric vehicle manufacturer Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. recently announced the completion of their US-made heavy lift drone. The UAV, set up with a dual-use agricultural spray and wildfire suppression configuration, is the first American-made drone capable of carrying 1,500 pounds. Heavy Lifting With a 100 gallon liquid capacity, EVTV’s drone provides American farmers and co-ops […]
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New kit combines hardware and software to accelerate AI integration for defense, security, and industrial applications Teledyne FLIR OEM has launched the Boson®+ IQ Development Kit, a new solution designed to speed up the integration of thermal imaging and artificial intelligence (AI) at the edge. The announcement was made ahead of DSEI UK 2025, one […]
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Collaboration aims to establish Korean production base and advance autonomous aerial defense systems in the region Korean Air has signed a new technical agreement with U.S. defense technology company Anduril Industries to co-develop unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the Asia-Pacific market. The partnership combines Korean Air’s integrated UAV system expertise with Anduril’s advanced AI and […]
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U.S. Military Drone Policy Gets a Shakeup: What’s Working—and What Still Needs Fixing Faster, Leaner, More Tactical: The Good News A recent policy shift by the Department of Defense marks a major turning point in how the U.S. military approaches drones. Prompted by a June 2025 executive order, the Pentagon is now treating drones more […]
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Tour at Goleta Facility Showcases American-Made Infrared Technology for Defense and Safety Applications On July 29, 2025, Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-CA24) visited Teledyne FLIR OEM’s facility in Goleta, California. The site, which employs 467 people, plays a major role in advancing thermal imaging solutions for defense, transportation, and uncrewed systems. Teledyne FLIR OEM is part […]
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Landmark deal marks a tenfold scale‑up and underscores Auterion’s evolution into a defense software player Auterion signs major US‑Ukraine defense contract Auterion, a U.S.-German defense tech company, has landed a $50 million contract from the Pentagon. It will deliver 33,000 AI‑driven Skynode drone strike kits to Ukraine. This marks the largest Western drone deal by unit […]
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