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The Drones the US Military is Looking for Now

US Military’s Drone Evolution: Seeking Low-Cost, Attritable Systems in Wake of Ukraine War Lessons The US Army is undergoing one of its most significant transformations since the Cold War, with uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) playing a central role in this evolution. Recent statements from Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, coupled with substantial investments in drone technology […]

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Quantum Systems Raises €160M to Accelerate Global Growth in AI-Powered Drone Intelligence

Funding to Boost Production, Expand Internationally, and Advance Autonomous Aerial Systems for Defense and Industry Quantum Systems Secures Major Investment to Scale Aerial Intelligence Solutions Quantum Systems, a Germany-based developer of AI-powered drone platforms, has raised €160 million to expand global operations and scale production. The Series C funding round was led by Balderton Capital, […]

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From Drone to Helicopter: SiFly Redefines UAV Design for Endurance and Value

SiFly to build drones designed like to perform like mini-helicopters By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Many businesses have been slow to embrace unmanned aviation because what they really want is a vehicle with the flight endurance of a helicopter at the price of a drone, Logan Jones, chief business officer of drone start-up company […]

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China’s Shift to Small Drones Reshapes Modern Warfare

Embracing Small, Smart, and Scalable Drones China is rapidly redefining modern warfare by shifting its focus to small, low-cost, AI-powered drones. Recent state media reports highlight the deployment of micro drones across the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), including a new model weighing less than a kilogram. This drone features a coaxial dual-rotor system for superior […]

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Axon Brings Sky-Hero Tactical Robotics Suite to U.S. Public Safety Agencies

All images courtesy Axon, used with permission. Axon, a global leader in public safety technology, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Sky-Hero, making a mature, field-tested suite of tactical robotics available to state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) police agencies across the United States. Previously limited to government and defense use, the Sky-Hero […]

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Near Earth Autonomy to Deliver Miniaturized Autonomous Flight Systems for U.S. Marine Corps Resupply Drones

$790K contract supports TRUAS mission to resupply frontline units in contested and confined environments Near Earth Autonomy has been awarded a $790,000 contract by SURVICE Engineering to provide miniaturized autonomous flight systems for the U.S. Marine Corps Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (TRUAS) program. This contract is part of a larger $4.6 million effort to […]

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Nearthlab Joins Red Cat Futures Initiative to Advance U.S. Defense Drone Innovation

South Korean AI drone company partners with Red Cat to support the Pentagon’s Replicator program and expand U.S. defense market presence. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb South Korean drone AI company Nearthlab recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with San Juan, Puerto Rico-based Red Cat Holdings, Inc. a drone […]

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British Army Zaps Drone Swarms With Radio-Wave Weapon in Historic Test

The British Army has taken a major step forward in counter-drone technology by successfully testing a new radio-wave weapon designed to knock out swarms of drones. In a recent trial, soldiers used the Radiofrequency Directed Energy Weapon (RF DEW) to neutralize over 100 drones, including two swarms in a single engagement—the largest such exercise ever […]

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Draganfly Partners with SafeLane to Support Global Landmine Clearance Efforts

Canadian Drone Company Selected as Preferred UAS Provider for Explosive Threat Mitigation in Ukraine and Beyond by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Saskatchewan-based drone solutions developer Draganfly Inc. recently announced that it was selected by SafeLane Global Ltd. (“SafeLane”) as its preferred unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and aerial survey provider. SafeLane, a world-renowned specialist […]

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Ukraine’s Trojan Horse Drones: A New Frontier in Cyber Warfare

How Malware-Equipped Drones Are Shaping Modern Conflict—and What It Means for Global Drone Security Concern Ukraine’s use of malware-equipped drones to sabotage captured Russian systems highlights a new frontier in cyber-physical warfare—a tactic that underscores broader global concerns about drone security. Ukrainian forces have embedded malware in their drones to disrupt Russian attempts to reuse […]

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