
France Orders 1,000 AI-Enabled Combat Drones

Advanced photogrammetry software supports rapid delivery of high-quality geospatial products SimActive Inc., a global developer of photogrammetry software, has announced that SurvTech Solutions is using its Correlator3D product to process large-scale image datasets from drones and large-format cameras. The software enables SurvTech to deliver digital surface models and orthomosaics efficiently, supporting a range of surveying […]
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A bipartisan House bill would launch a pilot program to test how small, nonlethal drones could help law enforcement manage active shooter situations and other high-risk scenarios. On May 23, 2025, Representative Troy Nehls (R-TX) introduced the Deescalation Drone Pilot Program Act of 2025 (H.R. 3598), proposing a new approach to one of America’s most pressing […]
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Innovative system designed to roll or fly in the most challenging environments Robotican has announced the delivery of dozens of its ROOSTER hybrid drone systems to European special operations forces, intervention units, and infantry teams. This milestone highlights the system’s growing role in modern military and tactical operations. The ROOSTER system recently secured official NATO […]
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Successful deployment highlights uncrewed surface vehicle performance and integration Saildrone, a global leader in maritime autonomy, has completed a significant demonstration as part of NATO Task Force X’s multi-domain exercise in the Baltic Sea. The deployment showcased the reliability and versatility of the Saildrone Voyager uncrewed service vehicle as a naval drone. From June 16 to […]
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New OIG Report Highlights Achievements and Persistent Challenges in Beyond Visual Line of Sight Drone Integration The Federal Aviation Administration has made substantial progress in advancing beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations, with approvals increasing from 1,229 in 2020 to 26,870 in 2023, according to a newly released report from the Department of […]
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