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Parrot Wins Multi-Year Contract to Supply Tactical Micro UAS to European Defence Force

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ANAFI UKR will support frontline reconnaissance and modernization efforts across Europe Parrot has secured a major multi-year contract with a European Defence Force to supply its next-generation micro-UAV system, ANAFI UKR. The award follows a competitive three-year procurement program aimed at upgrading tactical reconnaissance and situational-awareness tools for frontline units. The selection marks a major […]

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Ascent’s SPIRIT™ Gains Dual Blue UAS Clearance, Highlighting U.S. Drone Innovation

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SPIRIT now cleared as both a full system and modular component under DIU’s Blue UAS programs Ascent AeroSystems, based in Massachusetts, has reached a significant milestone. Its Spirit coaxial UAV platform has been recognized by the Defense Innovation Unit in two categories. Spirit is now included in both the Blue UAS Cleared List of complete […]

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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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Pentagon Transfers Blue sUAS Program to DCMA, Opens Door to More Drone Companies

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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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DIU’s Dual Announcements: Project G.I. Challenge and Blue UAS Overhaul Reflect Shifting Landscape for Trusted Drone Certification

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The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has announced two significant initiatives: the $20 million Project G.I. Challenge to fast-track next-generation UAS solutions, and a new framework inviting third-party assessors to support Blue UAS NDAA compliance. While these developments are designed to modernize and accelerate secure drone adoption for defense, they also highlight ongoing discussion about the […]

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