New curated marketplace and modular FPV platform focus on flexible, compliant drone supply chains UAS Nexus has announced the launch of the Drone Syndicate Store, a curated marketplace focused on components suitable for NDAA and Blue UAS compliant platforms. The storefront is designed to connect OEMs and end users with hardware that can support secure […]
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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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ePropelled relies on innovation, strong supply chains for growth By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In the increasingly competitive world of drone-component manufacturing, technological innovation and access to the supply chains that provide the crucial raw materials for production are keys for market success. Fortunately for Laconia, New Hampshire-based manufacturer ePropelled, these are two areas […]
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A new player joins the U.S. supply chain for drone power systems Badland Batteries, a subsidiary of Packet Digital, has announced the launch of its 12S and 6S lithium-ion battery packs for commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The batteries, designed and built entirely in Fargo, North Dakota, are available for purchase beginning October 13. In […]
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UAS manufacturer invests in advanced power technology as industry demand surges Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: AMPX) has announced a new purchase order exceeding $35 million for its SiCore® cells from a leading unmanned aerial systems (UAS) manufacturer. The order follows a $15 million commitment earlier this year, underscoring growing demand for high-performance batteries in aviation. […]
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The Senate’s version of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) takes a different approach to unmanned aircraft systems than the version passed by the House earlier this month. While the House bill builds on previous restrictions related to drones from foreign entities, the Senate bill emphasizes strengthening the U.S. small drone manufacturing […]
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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed its version of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes updated language on unmanned aircraft systems of foreign origin. The new provisions build on measures enacted in the FY 2025 NDAA, expanding the scope of equipment and software subject to review when connected to […]
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Partnership adds Wåsp platform to Ondas Autonomous Systems portfolio amid rising demand for scalable defense drones Strategic Move Expands Ondas’ Defense Portfolio Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) has announced a strategic investment in Norwegian defense technology company Rift Dynamics AS. The deal gives Ondas’ subsidiary, American Robotics, exclusive rights to distribute Rift’s Wåsp platform to the […]
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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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New development agreement aims to strengthen domestic supply chain for rare earth magnets powering next-gen drone and defense propulsion systems Laconia, New Hampshire-based propulsion developer ePropelled recently announced a joint development agreement with Oklahoma-based USA Rare Earth to develop a strategic supply and purchase relationship providing sintered neo magnets for use in ePropelled’s range of […]
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