Palladyne Defense integrates embodied AI, avionics, and U.S. manufacturing to support modernization priorities Palladyne AI has announced a major shift in its defense strategy with the launch of Palladyne Defense, a new division created through the acquisitions of GuideTech LLC and two Crucis companies: Warnke Precision Machining and MKR Fabricators. The company says the combined […]
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On September 15, 2025, a Polish consortium officially launched the IRYDA PLUS project, Europe’s first unmanned fighter aircraft designed specifically for counter-UAS missions. The system represents a hard-kill approach to drone defense, capable of targeting drones, swarms, and loitering munitions with speed, autonomy, and artificial intelligence. A New Approach to the Cost-Exchange Problem Modern conflicts […]
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In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, Israel has deployed a sophisticated network of small drones, including First-Person View (FPV) systems, deep within Iranian territory. This unprecedented operation bears striking similarities to Ukraine’s innovative drone tactics against Russia, suggesting a new chapter in modern warfare where small, agile unmanned systems can penetrate even the […]
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Prism SKR and Supervisor software enhance AI-driven tracking and mission control for Project Artemis UAS platforms. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Teledyne FLIR OEM, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, recently announced that US-based defense technology developer Dragoon is using the Prism™ Supervisor and Prism SKR software for its AI-driven object detection, tracking, […]
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AI-powered system fills critical air defense gap, offering rapid deployment against loitering munitions and hostile UAVs Origin Robotics Launches AI-Driven Interceptor Riga-based defense startup Origin Robotics has announced the release of BLAZE, an autonomous counter-drone interceptor designed to neutralize fast aerial threats. Developed in response to the growing use of drones in global conflict zones, […]
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A new type of Russian one-way attack drone has been identified following recent strikes on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, located close to the front line. Images of the wreckage were published by Serhiy Beskrestnov, a Ukrainian radio technology expert known by the callsign Serhiy Flash, who confirmed the UAV is of a previously undocumented […]
– UVision USA, a manufacturer of loitering munition systems, announced the acquisition of Trim Robotics, a cutting-edge developer of next-generation rotary-wing high maneuver loitering munitions. This strategic acquisition strengthens UVision’s operational portfolio by integrating the HERO series with Trim’s innovative Quadikaze missile, creating a more versatile and synergized loitering munition portfolio. Trim Robotics’ QuadiKaze missile […]
– Airbus Defence unveiled a European-made anti-drone drone concept with elements of autonomy this week, piggybacking on a training dummy design from 20 years ago. With LOAD — short for Low-Cost Air Defence — the European aerospace giant seeks to address one of the main challenges in modern air defense: the massive cost of intercepting […]
A Russian firm is in the process of developing a prototype for a high-speed interceptor drone, designed to engage and neutralize enemy reconnaissance and long-range kamikaze Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. The project underscores the growing focus on aerial drone warfare, with both sides seeking technological advantages in countering unmanned threats. As drone warfare continues to evolve, […]
Lithuanian company Granta Autonomy has delivered hundreds of FPV attack drones to Ukraine with more to come under a €1 million contract. These are the new GA-10FPV-AI model, with advanced communications and lock-on-target capability. Unlike others, Granta Autonomy is no new start-up but has been preparing for a drone war for more than ten years. […]