Acquisition strengthens Destinus’ position in defense and civil drone markets amid rising investment in AI-powered autonomy Destinus to Acquire AI Leader Daedalean for $225 Million Destinus Group BV, a European developer of flight systems, has announced a binding agreement to acquire Zurich-based Daedalean AG for CHF 180 million (approximately USD 225 million). The deal includes […]
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VTOL AS-H1 Designed to Deliver Critical Aid in Tsunami and Earthquake Zones This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. As communities across the Pacific grapple with the recent tsunami warnings, Japan’s AeroSense recently unveiled a powerful new drone tailored for disaster rescue missions. The AS-H1, their latest unmanned aerial […]
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Funding supports delivery of uncrewed cargo aircraft and personal flight vehicles as U.S. pushes advanced air mobility AIR, an aerospace company developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has secured $23 million in Series A funding to support U.S. expansion, production scaling, and continued delivery of its uncrewed cargo aircraft. The round was led […]
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The United States is now taking its broadest, most coordinated action yet to shape the future of its drone ecosystem. Through a mix of regulatory restriction—the “stick”—and an array of market-building incentives—the “carrot”—federal agencies and lawmakers are pursuing their overarching goal: building a robust, innovative, and secure U.S. drone industry while reducing national reliance on […]
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Tour at Goleta Facility Showcases American-Made Infrared Technology for Defense and Safety Applications On July 29, 2025, Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-CA24) visited Teledyne FLIR OEM’s facility in Goleta, California. The site, which employs 467 people, plays a major role in advancing thermal imaging solutions for defense, transportation, and uncrewed systems. Teledyne FLIR OEM is part […]
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Landmark deal marks a tenfold scale‑up and underscores Auterion’s evolution into a defense software player Auterion signs major US‑Ukraine defense contract Auterion, a U.S.-German defense tech company, has landed a $50 million contract from the Pentagon. It will deliver 33,000 AI‑driven Skynode drone strike kits to Ukraine. This marks the largest Western drone deal by unit […]
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U.S.-Built Drone Manufacturer Gains Ground with Military and Civil Customers Amid Push for Domestic Technology WingXpand Grows Footprint with Military and Civil Contracts St. Louis-based aerospace company WingXpand has announced the award of multiple new contracts with U.S. Special Operations, the Army, the Navy, and other civil customers. The deals mark a significant step for […]
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The European startup aims to bridge civilian tech and defense with its Q-OSP platform and Internet of Defense approach Berlin-Based Startup Secures Seed Round to Expand Military-Grade Intelligence Platform Project Q, a German defense-tech startup, has secured €7.5 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of its Q-Open Source Platform (Q-OSP). The funding round […]
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India’s MS Dhoni-backed drone company aims for global growth with agriculture and defense solutions Garuda Aerospace Takes a Major Step Toward Global Reach Chennai-based drone manufacturer Garuda Aerospace has received an export license, clearing the way for its entry into the U.S., Australian, and Middle Eastern markets. The company, backed by cricket star MS Dhoni, […]
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The PDW story: From drone racing to presidential protection By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill From its roots in the world of competitive drone racing, to its current job of producing battle-ready drones and weapons systems for the defense industry, Performance Drone Works, or PDW, has focused on developing technologies that “that would never be […]
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