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New investment supports U.S. expansion and advanced AI robotic systems XTEND, a company known for its AI-powered tactical autonomous robotic systems, has announced the completion of its $70 million Series B funding round. The final $30 million extension was co-led by Aliya Capital Partners and Protego Ventures, with support from investors such as Claltech, Union-Tech […]
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Major Changes Coming to the Pentagon’s Blue sUAS Drone Program The Pentagon is making sweeping changes to its Blue sUAS program that could transform how the military buys and uses small drones. These reforms, outlined in a new Defense Secretary memo from July 2025, aim to speed up drone purchases and support American companies while […]
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China has unveiled a mosquito-sized drone that is attracting global attention for its extraordinary miniaturization and stealth. Developed by the National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) in Hunan province, this micro aerial vehicle (MAV) closely mimics a real mosquito in both appearance and movement. The project marks a significant advance in micro-robotics and brings to […]
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Innovative system designed to roll or fly in the most challenging environments Robotican has announced the delivery of dozens of its ROOSTER hybrid drone systems to European special operations forces, intervention units, and infantry teams. This milestone highlights the system’s growing role in modern military and tactical operations. The ROOSTER system recently secured official NATO […]
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Successful deployment highlights uncrewed surface vehicle performance and integration Saildrone, a global leader in maritime autonomy, has completed a significant demonstration as part of NATO Task Force X’s multi-domain exercise in the Baltic Sea. The deployment showcased the reliability and versatility of the Saildrone Voyager uncrewed service vehicle as a naval drone. From June 16 to […]
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From Battlefield to Business: The Rise of Collaborative Autonomous Drones Geoff Hitchcock, Chief Revenue Officer at Red Cat Holdings, and Matt Vogt, Chief Revenue Officer at Palladyne AI. share how the two companies are partnering to unlock true autonomous multi-drone collaboration, what this breakthrough means for modern military operations, and how they plan to scale the […]
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ParaZero develops parachute system to deliver blood to troops in the field By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A system designed by an Israeli company to airdrop emergency supplies to military units is being used to safely deliver units of blood supplies to enable medical personnel to accomplish transfusions on the battlefield. Using its DropAir […]
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Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill and Drones The reconciliation package formally titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is best known for its tax provisions, but it also embeds an expansive suite of unmanned systems funding that could reshape the U.S. drone ecosystem for years to come. Below is a focused review of the bill’s […]
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Live flight includes automated loading, unloading, and cargo delivery under AFWERX contract MightyFly Showcases Autonomous Cargo Operations MightyFly has completed a successful demonstration of its autonomous cargo aircraft for the U.S. Air Force. The event was held at New Jerusalem Airport in California on May 8, 2025. It was conducted under a Small Business Innovation […]
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Strategic Alliance Aims to Scale Deployment of Autonomous UxVs and Strengthen Taiwan’s National Drone Initiative by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab German-American autonomous drone developer Auterion recently announced a strategic partnership with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology, a major state defense developer, to further the next generation of drone-focused defense technologies. […]
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