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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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The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) in drone technology is being heralded as a transformative milestone, akin to the “Internet Moment” for personal computers. Just as the internet revolutionized how computers were used, AI is redefining the capabilities and applications of drones across both commercial and military sectors. By enabling drones to operate autonomously, process […]
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The Ukrainian government has recently made significant strides in expanding its drone capabilities, as evidenced by two major announcements from official sources. Bird of Prey Drone System Approved for Combat On March 26, 2025, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry announced the approval of the domestically produced Bird of Prey unmanned aviation system for combat operations. This system, […]
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Small drones biggest development in combat since nuclear weapons By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Small, first-person view (FPV) drones are rapidly becoming the most significant weapon of modern warfare, the CEO of a technology-oriented defense contractor said in an interview. Ryan Gury, CEO of Performance Drone Works (PDW), said the widespread and effective use […]
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Recent Funding Rounds Highlight Growing Investor Interest in Defense-Oriented Drone Technologies The drone industry is experiencing a significant shift in funding priorities, with military and defense applications attracting substantial investments. Announced today, Israel’s SpearUAV successful funding round, led by Deep Insight venture fund, comes at a time when the global military drone market is projected […]
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New partnership aims to scale production of hydrogen-powered drones and strengthen the U.S. defense supply chain A Strategic Push for U.S. Manufacturing Strength Mach Industries, a defense technology company based in Huntington Beach, California, has announced a new partnership with HevenDrones, a leading developer of hydrogen-powered drones. The companies aim to expand U.S.-based manufacturing of […]
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Navigating the Future of Drones and AI with Bo-Hyung Lee at Drone Show Korea 2025 In an opening keynote at Drone Show Korea (DSK) 2025 in Busan, Bo-Hyung Lee, the pioneering First Commander of Drone Operations Command in the Korean Military and now a leading researcher at the Korean Aerospace Research Institute, shared his expert […]
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Strategic Investment and Collaboration Unites Indian and Silicon Valley Drone Innovators to Deliver Advanced Military and Commercial UAVs by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Mumbai-based drone developer ideaForge recently announced a strategic investment and partnership agreement with Silicon Valley-based Vantage Robotics, a developer of small form factor (nano/micro) UAVs focused on military clients. ideaForge […]
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Company Doubles Manufacturing Capacity to Meet Urgent Demand Quantum Systems is increasing its production capacity in Ukraine in 2025, responding to the growing need for advanced drone technology in the ongoing war. The expansion aligns with Ukraine’s broader push to develop its domestic drone industry and strengthen its defense capabilities. The company, which has production […]
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Successful Flight Tests in Czech Republic Highlight Real-Time Teaming Intelligence and Third-Party Integration for Military and Civilian Applications by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb European aeronautics giant Airbus and Czech company Primoco UAV recently partnered on a series of surveillance flights designed to test how Airbus’ new teaming intelligence software can be used to […]
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