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DMR Technologies to Launch Full-Scale U.S. Drone Manufacturing Facility in Lafayette

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New Louisiana operation underscores the growing importance of domestic drone production as U.S. demand for defense and industrial platforms accelerates DMR Technologies announced plans to invest $1.4 million to establish its first full-scale U.S. manufacturing facility in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, where the company will produce and deploy its flagship Field Ranger X50 unmanned aerial systems […]

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Zepher Flight Labs Announces Grand Opening of New Washington Facility

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Zepher Flight Labs, a subsidiary of Israeli hydrogen drone developer Heven Drones, recently announced the opening of a new facility with a ribbon cutting event in Bingen, WA. The event drew community leaders, state officials, and industry partners to celebrate the opening of the new facility. The 317 W. Steuben Street space will serve as […]

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DIU’s Blue Manufacturing Initiative: Powering U.S. Drone Production Through Trusted Manufacturing

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As DoD accelerates drone procurement, DIU’s vetted manufacturing marketplace bridges the gap between innovation and industrial scale. The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has unveiled the Blue Manufacturing Initiative, aimed at forging direct links between defense technology developers and pre‑vetted, advanced manufacturing providers. According to DIU, the initiative “will focus on pairing the very best hardware […]

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Heritage Foundation Says US Couldn’t Win a Drone War with China: Here’s Why.

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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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How Drone Racing Tech Became a Defense Game-Changer

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The PDW story: From drone racing to presidential protection By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill From its roots in the world of competitive drone racing, to its current job of producing battle-ready drones and weapons systems for the defense industry, Performance Drone Works, or PDW, has focused on developing technologies that “that would never be […]

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XTEND Secures $30M Extension to Complete $70M Series B Funding

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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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Quad Nations Launch Critical Minerals Initiative: What It Means for the Drone Industry

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This week, the United States, Japan, India, and Australia—collectively known as the Quad—announced the launch of the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative, a major step to secure and diversify global supply chains for minerals vital to advanced technologies. The agreement, unveiled at a high-level meeting in Washington, D.C., is a direct response to growing concerns over […]

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Dronescape: What Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Means for the Commercial and Dual-Use Drone Industry

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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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Can the U.S. Catch Up? Trump’s Executive Orders Aim to Spark Drone Manufacturing Boom

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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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Skyways Lands $37M USAF Contract to Scale Autonomous Cargo Drones

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AFWERX funding propels mass production of long-range, heavy-lift uncrewed aircraft Skyways to Transition from Prototype to Full Production Skyways, an Austin-based manufacturer of long-range autonomous cargo drones, has secured a $37 million contract from the U.S. Air Force’s innovation unit, AFWERX. The funding will help Skyways move its V3 cargo drone from prototype to full-rate […]

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