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White House Task Force, Industry Leaders Coordinate Counter-Drone Efforts Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

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Federal agencies, state and local officials, and industry innovators gathered in Washington D.C. this week to discuss unlawful use of unmanned aircraft systems. The White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosted the “Countering the Threat: CUAS Industry and SLTT Grant Forum” alongside DRONERESPONDERS and the Commercial Drone Alliance, bringing together stakeholders […]

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Amprius Launches Korea Battery Alliance to Advance Global Energy Supply Chain

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Partnership expands Amprius’ international presence and supports next-generation battery commercialization Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: AMPX) has announced the creation of the Amprius Korea Battery Alliance, a strategic initiative designed to strengthen the company’s international footprint and accelerate the commercialization of advanced silicon anode battery technologies. The new alliance builds on Amprius’ technical and manufacturing base […]

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Archer Aviation to Acquire Los Angeles Airport as Strategic Air Taxi Hub and AI Testbed

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Acquisition Overview Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) has announced an agreement to acquire control of Hawthorne Municipal Airport (KHHR) in Los Angeles for approximately $126 million in cash. The 80-acre site will serve as both the operational hub and artificial intelligence (AI) testbed for the company’s planned Los Angeles air taxi network. The transaction remains subject […]

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Ukraine’s Drone Boom: How Wartime Innovation Is Reshaping the Global Drone Industry

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As the war in Ukraine continues, the country has achieved something few could have predicted three years ago. Once a consumer of imported drone technology, Ukraine now produces an estimated four million drones every year—more than all NATO countries combined. According to reporting from the Kyiv Post and other defense sources, this surge has transformed […]

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From Store to Sky: Zipline and Walmart Grow Drone Delivery Network in Texas

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Zipline, Walmart expand drone deliveries in DFW area By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill An increasing number of people are getting delivery of everyday items delivered to their doorsteps via drone, in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas and in other locations across the U.S. Earlier this month Zipline, the operator of the world’s largest […]

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XTEND Secures Multi-Million-Dollar DoD Contract for AI-Enabled One-Way Attack Drone Systems

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XTEND Reality Inc. has secured a significant fixed-price contract from the U.S. Department of War’s Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Special Operations/Low-Intensity Conflict to develop and deliver next-generation AI-enabled affordable close quarter modular effects FPV drone kits (ACQME-DK). Announced on Veterans Day, the competitive award recognizes XTEND’s leadership in one-way attack (OWA) […]

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Beyond Flight: How Drone Payload Capabilities Define Real-World Value and Efficiency

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Commercial drones have evolved far beyond their origins as simple flying cameras. Today, real performance is defined not by flight time or range, but by the intelligence, precision, and efficiency of the payloads they carry.  In this guest post, Vladimir Spinko explains how payload capabilities define ROI.  DRONELIFE does not accept or make payment for […]

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Unidentified Drone Incursions at Belgium Nuclear Plant Highlight Growing Critical Infrastructure Threat

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Multiple unidentified unmanned aerial vehicles recently entered restricted airspace above Belgium’s Doel Nuclear Power Plant. The event has raised serious concerns about the vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure across Europe. The incident follows several recent sightings of drones over Belgian military bases and airports. Authorities have described the activity as coordinated and sophisticated, not the […]

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US Army Plans to Acquire One Million Drones, Marking a Historic Expansion

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According to a recent article by Reuters, the United States Army is preparing a major acquisition push in unmanned systems, with a goal of procuring at least one million drones over the next two to three years. A Massive Increase in Scale The Army currently buys about 50,000 drones each year. The plan to scale […]

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Michigan Bill Seeks to Expand Police Authority Over Rogue Drones

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Bills would give state, local police power to bring down drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A bill being considered by the Michigan state legislature would give non-federal law enforcement officers in the state the authority to disable or destroy an unmanned aircraft flying in a manner that poses a risk to public safety […]

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