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Parrot Wins Multi-Year Contract to Supply Tactical Micro UAS to European Defence Force

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ANAFI UKR will support frontline reconnaissance and modernization efforts across Europe Parrot has secured a major multi-year contract with a European Defence Force to supply its next-generation micro-UAV system, ANAFI UKR. The award follows a competitive three-year procurement program aimed at upgrading tactical reconnaissance and situational-awareness tools for frontline units. The selection marks a major […]

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Germandrones and PERUN Scale Drone Support for Ukraine

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Songbird surveillance platform and Phoenix FPV program expand with frontline feedback and local production Germandrones and Ukrainian partner PERUN Precision Works Ukraine are deepening their cooperation to support Ukraine’s drone operations at the front. Over the past twelve months, the partners have delivered more than 500 Songbird surveillance drones to Ukrainian units, alongside pilot training, […]

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U.S. Army Adds Fortem to G-TEAD Marketplace to Accelerate Counter-Drone Capabilities

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New designation streamlines procurement of Fortem counter-drone systems for Army and other U.S. agencies The U.S. Army has selected Fortem Technologies as one of the first defense companies admitted to its new Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate (G-TEAD) Marketplace, a contracting framework designed to speed advanced technology to operational units. The designation gives Army organizations […]

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The New Front Line: How Autonomous C-UAS Is Transforming Battlefield Defense

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Autonomous counter-UAS has become one of the most urgent topics in modern defense, as rapidly evolving drone tactics outpace traditional protection systems. In this guest post, Nolan Bowlus of AimLock examines why autonomy and multi-sensor integration are now essential to staying ahead of emerging battlefield threats.  DRONELIFE does not pay or accept payment for guest […]

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U.S. Air Force Awards Skydio Contracts to Expand Advanced Autonomy Across Mission-Critical Units

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New awards follow a surge in UAS procurement across the U.S. military The U.S. Air Force has awarded Skydio two initial multi-million dollar contracts to expand the use of advanced autonomous drones across key operational units. According to the company, “Skydio, the leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, in partnership […]

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CHAOS Industries Raises $510 Million to Expand Drone Threat Detection Radar Systems

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The Los Angeles-based firm secures major funding to scale up its radar solutions for unmanned aerial systems. In a signal moment for the unmanned systems industry, CHAOS Industries announced that it has raised US $510 millionin a Series D funding round, bringing its valuation to approximately US $4.5 billion. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in […]

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US Army Plans to Acquire One Million Drones, Marking a Historic Expansion

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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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Apium Joins Red Cat Futures Initiative to Advance Swarming Autonomy for Tactical Drones

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After successful U.S. Army testing of Apium’s swarm autopilot on the Teal 2 platform, the partnership with Red Cat aims to bring next-generation swarm capability to the tactical edge. The U.S. drone and robotics companies Apium Swarm Robotics, Inc. (Apium) and Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Red Cat) have announced a new partnership. On 4 November […]

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Inside the Royal Navy’s “Rattler” Revolution: Uncrewed Vessels Escort Warships from 500 Miles Away

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Royal Navy Tests “Rattler” Swarm of Uncrewed Boats in Landmark Sea Trial SYOS Aerospace-developed vessels demonstrate fast-track innovation and progress toward a Hybrid Navy The Royal Navy has taken a major step toward a future fleet that blends crewed and uncrewed vessels. In a landmark demonstration off the coast of Scotland, five uncrewed Rattler rigid […]

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Tycho AI Raises $10M to Advance UAV Autonomy

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Funding round brings in FirstMark, adds General Clarke to Board, and supports new defense contracts Tycho AI, a company developing resilient navigation and artificial intelligence systems for unmanned vehicles, announced it has raised $10 million in Series A funding. The round was led by FirstMark, with additional investment from seed round partner Pillar VC. The […]

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