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Vermeer Secures $10 Million Series A to Advance GPS-Free Drone Navigation for Defense and Dual-Use Applications

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American-Ukrainian defense technology startup Vermeer has closed its $10 million Series A round, led by Draper Associates with participation from AeroX Ventures, Boscolo Intervest, High Point Ventures, Rockaway Ventures, and the U.S. Air Force Techstars accelerator. The funding brings Vermeer’s total Series A capital to $10 million and will support expansion of its optical navigation […]

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U.S.-Built Drones Aim for Global Reach with Dynamic Aerospace’s New Class of Aircraft

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Dynamic Aerospace poised to gain foothold in multiple markets by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill With a new product line that features three uniquely designed UAVs and recent agreements to expand into international markets, U.S. drone manufacturer Dynamic Aerospace Systems is poised to expand its reach into both defense and commercial markets, the company’s leader […]

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Commercial UAV Forum Partners with JEDA to Advance Europe’s Drone Industry

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Event partnership strengthens collaboration and innovation across the European UAS ecosystem The Commercial UAV Forum, Europe’s newest conference dedicated to industrial drone innovation, has announced a partnership with the Joint European Drone Associations (JEDA) as an Event Partner for its inaugural edition. The event will take place April 22–23, 2026, at RAI Amsterdam. Strengthening Europe’s […]

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DefendEye Selects Poland’s EU Motors for NDAA-Aligned Drone Program

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Exclusive sourcing agreement strengthens European supply chain and propulsion performance for autonomous search-and-rescue drones DefendEye has announced a new exclusive sourcing agreement with Poland-based EU Motors to provide brushless DC (BLDC) propulsion systems for its next generation of autonomous drones. The partnership marks a significant step in DefendEye’s transition to National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)-aligned […]

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AX Enterprize Appoints Former FAA Leader Abigail Smith as Chief Operating Officer

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Abby Smith brings decades of aviation experience and a strong record of advancing drone integration AX Enterprize, LLC, a leader in advanced aviation technologies and systems integration, has announced the appointment of Abigail “Abby” Smith as its new Chief Operating Officer. Smith’s extensive career in aviation policy and innovation at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) […]

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FAA Shutdown Stalls Drone Progress: Waivers, BVLOS Rulemaking, and Modernization Delayed

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Critical drone programs and rulemaking at the FAA are slowing or pausing as the government shutdown enters its fourth week, while core flight safety operations continue. FAA Under Pressure as Shutdown Drags On The government shutdown has entered its fourth week, and its impact is spreading across the aviation community. While essential safety functions continue, […]

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Quantum Systems Acquires German AI Company Spleenlab

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Quantum Systems completed acquisition of Spleenlab GmbH, a German AI company specializing in autonomous perception systems. The transaction integrates Spleenlab’s VISIONAIRY AI suite and edge-perception technology into Quantum Systems’ product ecosystem for air, land, and maritime unmanned platforms. The acquisition expands Quantum Systems’ software and AI capabilities as the company pursues integration of hardware, software, […]

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Korean Air Showcases Advanced UAV Portfolio at Seoul ADEX 2025

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Korean Air unveiled three unmanned aerial vehicles at Seoul ADEX 2025, showcasing advanced autonomous aircraft systems. The aircraft displayed at KINTEX in Goyang included the Low Observable Wingman UAV System (LOWUS) prototype, a medium strike UAV prototype, and a full-scale mock-up of the KUS-FX small unmanned collaborative aircraft. Seoul ADEX 2025 drew participation from 600 […]

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When the Cloud Falters: What the AWS Outage Reveals About Drone Industry Dependencies

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“When a major cloud provider sneezes, the Internet catches a cold.” — Mike Chapple, Professor of Cybersecurity, University of Notre Dame said in a CNBC interview A global AWS disruption highlights how deeply drone operations rely on cloud infrastructure and why resilience matters Amazon Web Services experienced a widespread outage this week that interrupted access to […]

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Versaterm Partners with Vantage Robotics to Integrate Blue UAS for Public Safety Operations

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At IACP 2025, Ottawa-based Versaterm announced a new partnership with Californian company Vantage Robotics to integrate the Vesper and Trace UAVs into its public safety platform. The collaboration expands Versaterm’s secure, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)-compliant portfolio of Blue UAS cleared and U.S.-manufactured drones. “Our mission is to provide first responders with secure, reliable technology […]

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