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У Fire Point розповіли деталі щодо будівництва заводу твердого ракетного палива у Данії

Fire Point disclosed plans for a major solid rocket fuel production facility in Denmark, targeting operations by the end of 2027.

Motorola Solutions closes $1.5 billion D-Fend deal, adding RF cyber-takeover technology to global counter-drone portfolio

Motorola's $1.5 billion acquisition of D-Fend brings RF-based drone control to military counter-drone systems, offering an alternative to jamming and kinetic methods.

Patria and Ukraine’s General Cherry sign letter of intent on planned drone production in Finland for European defence customers

Ukrainian drone maker General Cherry partners with Finnish firm Patria to establish drone production in Finland for European military customers.

Міноборони показало новий засіб проти реактивних «шахедів». Що відомо про перший в Україні реактивний перехоплювач Alexa Spatium

Ukraine's Defense Ministry unveiled Alexa Spatium, its first domestically built reactive interceptor designed to counter Russian Shahed drones.

Екс-топменеджер Bolt, Uklon та Liki24 став ще одним з тих, хто світчнувся в defence-tech. Яка його роль у новій компанії

A former ride-sharing and delivery executive moves to Ukrainian defense-tech, joining Sine Engineering to lead growth for autonomous drone infrastructure.

Swarmer спільно з засновником ПВК Blackwater створили нову компанію Vectus Air Defense Systems. Чим вона займатиметься

Ukrainian drone-swarm software firm Swarmer is backing a new air defense company with Blackwater founder Erik Prince.

Anduril Demonstrates Battle Manager at Valiant Shield 2026

Anduril demonstrated battle-management software at the Valiant Shield 2026 military exercise.

Securing the Undersea Domain in an Era of Great-Power Competition in the Indo-Pacific

As the US and rival powers vie for advantage in the Indo-Pacific, control of undersea domains has become a key strategic concern.

Türkiye’s MARLIN USV Demonstrates Mine-Laying Capability With MALAMAN

Türkiye's MARLIN unmanned vessel has demonstrated autonomous and remotely controlled mine-laying with MALAMAN smart mines, adding a new capability to its naval forces.

Beyond the Urals: Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense Codifies Long-Range “Dovbush T40” Strategic Drone

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense officially codifies a domestically developed long-range drone system for strategic deep strikes into Russian territory.

Also reported by Defence Industry Europe.

Terrain-Aware Local Path Planning with Global DEM Data Integration for Autonomous UGV Navigation

Researchers propose combining satellite elevation maps with real-time sensors to improve autonomous ground vehicle navigation in complex terrain.

Air Force Wants Family Of Expendable Target Drones That Can Mimic Everything From Stealth Fighters To UAV Swarms

The Air Force seeks a new family of expendable target drones that can mimic diverse threats—stealth fighters, swarms, bombers—to test defenses economically.

Army leaders drafting ‘guiding document’ to ask industry for new intelligence tools

U.S. Army leaders are establishing formal guidelines to solicit new intelligence capabilities from defense contractors.

New Details Emerge About Ukraine’s Homegrown “Equalizer” Glide Bomb

Ukraine is increasing production of its domestically developed Equalizer glide bomb, a weapon the Ukrainian military says extends firing range and accuracy.

Saildrone expands European footprint with production plans in 3 countries

Saildrone plans to manufacture its unmanned surface vessels in Europe, with production facilities starting in the Netherlands and Norway.

YFQ-44A Completes Second Exercise with the Experimental Operations Unit

Anduril's YFQ-44A drone completed its second operational exercise with US military testers.

European Defense Integration in Action: BraveTech EU Launches DefTech Forges with Grants Up to €120,000 and Scale-Up Pathways

BraveTech EU launches DefTech Forges with €120,000 grants to accelerate European defense startup development and deployment for Ukraine.

Project Talon Portfolio puts mission autonomy at the center of future CCA operations

The U.S. military's Project Talon Portfolio elevates autonomous decision-making from a support capability to the core of future combat aircraft operations.

Russia Is Expanding Its Long-Range Strike Drone Network

Satellite imagery documents Russia's expansion of dedicated launch infrastructure for long-range strike drones, indicating plans to sustain higher-volume operations.

What China’s PLA says it is learning from the Iran war

Chinese military analysts say they are studying the US-Israel conflict in Iran to understand AI integration and air-defense economics.

A jet-powered BM-35 can now hit 350 km/h. Russia says that’s specifically to outrun Ukraine’s interceptors

Russia is equipping its BM-35 drones with jet engines to reach 350 km/h, claiming the speed boost will help them evade Ukraine's improving interceptors.

Don't Want Your LLM to Recommend Nuclear Strike? Try Asking It in Japanese

Language models show inconsistent adherence to safety alignment across languages, refusing fewer high-stakes requests in non-English prompts, researchers find.

First warehouses burned, now payment system is down: Ukraine launches dual campaign against Russia’s largest marketplace that reportedly moves drone parts

Ukraine combines drone strikes and cyber attacks on Wildberries, the Russian e-commerce platform it says supplies military goods, disrupting both physical warehouses and payment systems.

How a Chinese UAV has become a Ukrainian long-range weapon: the story of the mysterious MICH 2000 drone

Ukraine has weaponized a Chinese MICH 2000 commercial drone for long-range combat, adapting available technology into military weapons.

New launchers for Geran jet-powered drones deployed at Russia's Tsimbulova drone base

Russia has deployed new launcher systems for its Geran jet-powered drones at Tsimbulova base in Oryol Oblast, according to satellite imagery.

Reported Flamingo strike hits Samara industrial area housing factory that builds rockets for Russia’s Starlink rival

Ukraine reportedly hit Russia's Progress rocket factory in Samara, striking deep into Russian territory to target satellite-launch infrastructure.

Russians begin fitting another attack drone model with jet engines

Russia is upgrading budget attack drones with jet engines to counter Ukraine's advancing interceptor technology.

More than 100 drones detected near Romania in four days, NATO jets scrambled seven times

Over 100 drones detected near Romania prompted seven fighter-jet scrambles in four days, marking a surge in aerial incursions tied to Russia's war in Ukraine.

Pennsylvania National Guard Becomes Hub for Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Program

The Pennsylvania National Guard now serves as the Army's primary hub for testing new attack drones and counter-UAS tactics.

Russia hunted civilians by drone in Kherson. Victims are suing the US firm they say helped connect the attackers

Ukrainian civilians and families are suing a US firm over long-range radios they allege Russian drone crews used to hunt them in Kherson.

Захищено: Х-31: ракети, якими Росія намагається знищити радари української ППО

Russia targets Ukrainian air defense radars with Kh-31 missiles in ongoing electronic warfare operations.

ARM Institute calls for defense manufacturing technology projects

The ARM Institute issued a call for robotics technologies to address U.S. defense manufacturing needs in drones, munitions, and shipbuilding.

Centcom creates first ‘multinational’ attack drone task force after months of war with Iran

CENTCOM is formalizing multinational coordination of one-way attack drones with regional partners into a new joint task force, consolidating six months of Middle East operations.

DIA’s artificial intelligence chief envisions ‘agent-to-agents’ interactions that support military operations

DIA is undertaking a 90-day sprint to build an enterprise platform for direct coordination among military systems across combatant commands.

Pentagon’s nascent BOND program informed Feinberg’s new ‘Funding Palantir’ memo

Deputy Defense Secretary Feinberg ordered $244 million in undisclosed Palantir products as the Pentagon continues accelerating the defense contractor's military offerings.

Ukrainian Drone Strike Damages Russian Frigates in Novorossiysk

Ukrainian drones struck Russia's Black Sea Fleet at Novorossiysk, with Kyiv claiming damage to at least four warships including two of the fleet's most capable vessels.

BlackSky secures international satellite intelligence contract combining Gen-2 and Gen-3 imagery with AI-enabled analytics services

BlackSky converted a European pilot into a commercial intelligence contract combining Gen-2 and Gen-3 satellite imagery with AI-enabled analytics.

Син екс-прем'єра Британії заснував defense-tech стартап і хоче залучити $200 млн. Що відомо про Pyra?

Tony Blair's son founded defense-tech startup Pyra, which is seeking $200 million in funding for a summer product launch.

Farsight Vision робить унікальне ПЗ, але не може нормально продавати його українським військовим через законодавчі обмеження. CEO стартапу пояснила, у чому причина

Farsight Vision, a Ukrainian-Estonian startup, cannot legally sell its intelligence-analysis software to the Ukrainian military due to regulatory restrictions.

FCC could soon ban DJI drones already approved and sold in America

The FCC is considering a ban against DJI drones that have already been approved and sold to US consumers.

Leonardo DRS shows fielded SGT STOUT M-SHORAD can defeat Group 1-2 drones through software-only upgrade in U.S. test

Leonardo DRS demonstrated that a software upgrade can extend already-fielded SGT STOUT systems to defeat Group 1-2 drones, expanding capability across hundreds of deployed units.

Lockheed Martin CEO says existing 5G networks can detect and track unauthorized drones in real time to protect U.S. critical infrastructure

Lockheed Martin demonstrated that existing 5G networks can detect and track unauthorized drones in real time.

Міноборони розширює проєкт «Базовий рівень забезпечення» на НРК та важкі дрони middle strike

Ukraine's Defense Ministry is expanding monthly supply guarantees for frontline units to include ground robotic systems and heavy strike drones.

Південнокорейський стартап Newtype Industries тестує ШІ-систему для української артилерії. Як вона працює?

South Korean startup Newtype Industries is testing an AI system in Ukraine designed to speed up communication between forward observers and artillery units.

Strengthening U.S. Army sustainment: TALUS to deliver autonomous distribution

The Army is funding TALUS, an autonomous system designed to resupply dispersed forces in contested terrain.

Ukraine says Armed Forces neutralised more than 260,000 Russian drones in 2026 as DELTA verifies rising front-line interceptions

Ukraine claims its forces destroyed over 260,000 Russian drones in 2026, revealing the scale of unmanned systems now central to the conflict.

Air Force explores AI tools to predict aircraft failures, strengthen sustainment

The Air Force is testing AI to forecast aircraft maintenance failures and optimize sustainment operations, signaling an early shift toward predictive military maintenance strategies.

Defense drone developer Cambridge Aerospace raises $300M

Cambridge Aerospace hits $3.4B valuation as Series C funding accelerates defense drone manufacturing and Starhammer's 2027 launch.

HII Watcher Autonomous USV Passes Critical DIU Performance Tests

HII's Watcher autonomous surface vessel has passed critical U.S. Defense Innovation Unit testing, advancing autonomous maritime systems toward operational deployment.

More reach, more to carry, more to learn: How soldiers wrestled with drones in the Mojave Desert

Army soldiers trained with drone systems in the Mojave Desert, navigating the complexity of command and control in the field.

Saronic Expands to Mississippi, Selects Port of Gulfport for Marauder On-Water Testing

Saronic expands its Marauder autonomous surface vessel testing to Mississippi as production scales.

Sustainable Air Supremacy: How Reusability and Precision Are Reshaping Ukraine’s Drone Warfare

Ukraine's military is shifting toward reusable drone systems designed for sustained operations, marking a pivot from early-war reliance on single-use expendable strikes.

Agentic AI turning Zero Trust cybersecurity ‘on its head’

Autonomous AI agents challenge traditional cybersecurity models, leading U.S. intelligence officials to explore whether AI systems need formal identity credentials.

Air Force seeks AI tool to help manage Minuteman III ICBM sustainment

The Air Force is seeking an AI tool to simplify Minuteman III missile maintenance by consolidating data from roughly 60 separate sources into one system.

Chinese Components In Royal Navy’s New Drone Boat Raise Cyber Security Concerns

Chinese-made camera components in Royal Navy drones transmit data to China, the U.K. defense ministry confirms.

Drone Sightings Are Happening At Diego Garcia, America’s Remote Strategic Island Outpost

Unidentified drones have been reported over Diego Garcia, a remote U.S.-U.K. military complex in the Indian Ocean that hosts strategic long-range bomber operations.

Epirus secures $11 million Marine Corps contract for HAVOC system

Epirus secures an $11 million Marine Corps contract for HAVOC, a system built to attach to various manned and unmanned platforms.

If software and agentic AI are key to mission success, accelerate them to the front lines

Policymakers are pushing to accelerate AI and software deployment, but moving systems from controlled testing environments to real-world military operations presents technical challenges.

Mission Possible Launches Batch 5 and Pivots to a Platform Model to Empower Ukrainian Tech Founders

Ukrainian accelerator Mission Possible pivots from batch programs to a continuous platform providing capital and mentorship for drone and robotics founders.

Raytheon and CET Successfully Test New Low-Cost Hadalus UUV for U.S. Navy

Raytheon demonstrated Hadalus, a low-cost autonomous UUV capable of launching from submerged platforms to execute extended undersea missions.

The defense sector is under water: Maritime investments reflect growing threats

Defense budgets in the US and Europe are increasingly directed toward maritime and undersea capabilities amid rising concerns over ocean domain threats.

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PX4 releases a beta version of its open-source autopilot, the flight stack used by autonomous systems developers.

Army opens ranges in US, Morocco to speed interceptor testing, development

The Army is shortening approval timelines for company-funded interceptor projects, expanding testing access in the US and Morocco.

Danish Firm Unveils ‘Maritime Fortress’ to Stop Shaheds Before They Reach Odesa

Danish defense company BlueShadow is preparing a maritime air defense system to intercept Russian Shahed drone attacks on Ukraine's Black Sea coast, with deployment expected in spring 2027.

Military Shake-Up Poses Little Threat to Ukraine’s Drone Revolution

Despite political upheaval in Kyiv, Ukrainian drone developers say their defense-tech projects maintain momentum with no sign of slowing.

Ukraine’s BlueBird Tech Signs Defense Partnership With France’s Galion Group

Ukrainian defense startup BlueBird Tech enters European defense markets via partnership with France's Galion Group and EU investment programs.

USS Theodore Roosevelt Is The First Carrier With A Drone Control Center Ready For MQ-25 Stingray Ops

USS Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first Navy carrier with a control center ready for the MQ-25 Stingray, ahead of its 2029 deployment target.

WATCH: Ukraine’s Sea Drones Destroy $15M Russian Air Defense

Ukrainian sea drones destroyed a Russian Pantsir-S1 air defense system, valued at $15 million, in occupied Crimea, Kyiv reports.

Wildberries Hit Again: Ukrainian Drones Reach Warehouse More Than 2,000 Kilometers Inside Russia

Ukrainian drones hit a Wildberries warehouse over 2,000 kilometers inside Russia, continuing a campaign that has targeted more than 20 of the retailer's facilities since July.

A slice of Estonia’s new EU billions will buy drones—for Ukraine, not itself

Estonia will use European Union funds to arm Ukraine with drones while also rebuilding its own defense capabilities.

Boeing and Northrop Grumman Successfully Simulate P-8A Poseidon and MQ-4C Triton Teaming

Boeing and Northrop Grumman's simulation showed how their P-8A Poseidon and MQ-4C Triton can share intelligence and coordinate maritime mission execution.

Robinson Unmanned Advances in Drone Dominance Program as Pentagon Focuses on Production at Scale

Robinson Unmanned advances to Gauntlet II as the Pentagon's Drone Dominance Program now evaluates production capacity alongside drone performance.

Seventh time this year: Ukrainian drones torch a top-five Russian refinery in Yaroslavl

Ukrainian drones struck a top-five Russian refinery for the seventh time this year, with analysts confirming fires despite Moscow's claim of a successful defense.

The throwaway agents Moscow sent after a Bavarian drone boss arming Ukraine—and how Germany stopped them

German authorities arrested suspected Russian operatives who surveilled a Ukrainian-drone supplier, saying the surveillance was part of a planned assassination—Russia's latest escalation in European covert operations.

XQ-58 Valkyrie Drones With Built-In Landing Gear Are Now In Production

Kratos has begun producing XQ-58 Valkyrie drones with landing gear, providing conventional runway access alongside existing rocket-assisted variants.

Belgian MQ-9Bs deployed in the Mediterranean Sea in support of NATO operations

Belgium deployed its MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones operationally for the first time, joining NATO maritime surveillance in the Mediterranean.

Blue Water Autonomy Selected by U.S. Navy for Autonomous Open-Ocean Survey Work

Blue Water Autonomy won a U.S. Navy contract to map ocean floors using long-endurance uncrewed surface vessels.

From Car Factories to Drone Factories: France’s Manufacturing Push Reflects a Global Shift

As governments prioritize domestic autonomous systems production, France's automotive industry is redirecting factory capacity toward drone manufacturing.

Indonesian Navy Debuts Kamikaze USV During Major Exercise

Indonesia deployed its first kamikaze unmanned surface vessel during exercises, demonstrating Southeast Asia's growing autonomous naval warfare capabilities.

Singapore Navy Deploys RTsys COMET-MCM AUVs for Mine Countermeasures

Singapore Navy puts autonomous underwater vehicles into operational service to detect and identify naval mines.

BAE Systems CEO sees sustained European growth after 30% sales rise and UK plan for almost £300 billion in defence spending

The UK allocates £300 billion to defence through 2030, supporting BAE Systems' 30 percent sales increase.

Is AI Moving From Propaganda to Operations in Terrorist Organizations?

A study based on interviews with former Boko Haram members documents the group's use of frontier AI in active operations, beyond propaganda campaigns.

Northrop Grumman targets $10 billion in international sales as NATO weighs up to five Tritons for High North surveillance

NATO is weighing purchases of up to five Triton drones for High North operations as Northrop Grumman targets $10 billion in international sales.

Northrop Grumman to deliver advanced simulation and threat modeling for Missile Defense Agency homeland defense and training missions

Northrop Grumman will develop simulation tools to help the Missile Defense Agency model emerging threats and train operators for potential attacks.

RTX pushes longer-range StormBreaker toward flight testing after advancing the air-launched weapon from concept in under 12 months

A longer-range StormBreaker is nearing flight tests after RTX compressed development from concept to readiness in under 12 months through cross-company collaboration.

Saab advances flight testing of MQ-9B airborne early warning system and prepares for contract discussions with prospective customers

Saab is flight-testing an MQ-9B variant equipped with its airborne early warning system and pursuing customer contracts.

U.S. Marine Corps tests Perennial Autonomy drones for reconnaissance, strike and counter-drone missions at Twentynine Palms

The U.S. Marine Corps tested Perennial Autonomy's systems across reconnaissance, strike, and counter-drone missions during a warfighting exercise.

XTEND produces seven robotic platforms in one week across five global factories using shared XOS software to scale international growth

XTEND's global factories produced seven robotic platforms in one week, with production coordinated through centralized XOS software.

Drone Barrage Hits Ufa Refineries and Crimea Bases

Ukraine conducted a drone strike against Russian oil refineries in Ufa and Crimea bases; Russia claims it intercepted 274 attacking drones.

Also reported by Kyiv Post.

HUR Drones Strike Russian Pantsir System and Boat in Crimea

Ukraine's intelligence directorate reports striking a $15 million Russian air defense system in Crimea.

SOF News: Drone Monthly Update – July 2026

Small Wars Journal's monthly roundup documents shifts in drone technology and military applications across global conflicts.

“They hit what was in parking lot”: Russian drone operator adapted strike on Ukraine’s largest online retailer’s warehouse in real time

Russia conducted a real-time guided strike on Ukraine's largest online retailer, killing one warehouse worker and wounding seven.

Ericsson, AT&T Use Cellular Data to Detect Drones

Ericsson and AT&T demonstrated drone detection using cellular networks, addressing an identified gap in airspace surveillance for infrastructure operators.

Pentagon’s counter-drone task force inks $500M contract for SkyValor ‘detect and defeat’ system after border testing

The Pentagon is spending $500 million to deploy SkyValor, a non-kinetic counter-drone system, across the military after border testing.

‘Ready, but not done’: The Army will start scaling parts of its new C2 ecosystem to more units, but some of it might not move forward.

The Army is moving its command-and-control system from testing to broader deployment, though not all components will advance further.

Russia lowered its 2030 electronics-independence target from 80% to 59%

Russia has lowered its 2030 tech-independence benchmark, signaling constraints on domestic defense production amid supply pressures.

Shield AI and Thunder Tiger complete maritime teaming demo in Taiwan

Shield AI demonstrated autonomous coordination among multiple unmanned surface vessels in Taiwan, a milestone for distributed maritime drone operations.

The drones hit Volgograd, then kept flying 1,100 km to Tatarstan

Ukrainian drones struck a Volgograd refinery and flew over 1,100 km further into Tatarstan, extending a campaign targeting Russia's fuel and logistics infrastructure.

The US wants to obtain Ukrainian drone countermeasure technologies, stated the permanent representative to NATO

The US seeks to acquire Ukrainian anti-drone technologies developed through active combat operations.

Ukrainian forces have carried out over 66,000 missions using ground robotic systems since start of year

Ukraine reports ground robots have conducted over 66,000 missions in 2026, deployed for logistics, evacuation, and combat.

Air Force could tap up to 6 vendors for second increment of CCA drone program

The Air Force will narrow its vendor base from nine to six companies as the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program advances to prototyping.

Army opens new testing hub for further air defense integration

The Army is establishing a dedicated testing facility to accelerate air defense system integration by removing manufacturer software restrictions.

Chinese Destroyer’s Encounter With U.S. Drone Boat Highlights Future Rules Of Engagement Issues

An American uncrewed surface vessel filmed a Chinese destroyer near the Philippines, illustrating the lack of established protocols for encounters between autonomous naval systems.

Drone Strike On Egyptian Port On Mediterranean Stokes Concerns Iran Conflict Will Widen (Updated)

A drone struck Egypt's port facility at Damietta, marking the first confirmed attack on Egyptian territory during the conflict.

JIATF-401 awards CACI $500M for non-kinetic cUAS

The Pentagon awarded $500 million contracts each to CACI and AeroVironment for non-kinetic counter-drone systems.

Leonardo DRS to acquire software company Raft

Leonardo DRS is acquiring software company Raft for $450 million to expand its technology portfolio for defense customers.

UK Backs Sovereign Drone Ecosystem with £5 Billion Investment

The UK pledges £5 billion for domestic drone and autonomous systems development, marking one of the largest Western commitments to uncrewed technology.

U.S. Drone Manufacturing’s New Advantage Isn’t Just Factories. It’s Agility.

U.S. drone makers are scaling production by outsourcing specialized work to partner firms instead of handling everything in-house, accelerating their ability to meet rising government and commercial demand.

Air Force to begin concept refinement of MQ-9 replacement by end of year

The Air Force plans to move its MQ-9 replacement program into concept refinement next year, bringing multiple contractors into the competition.

British firm MGI unveils T-022 Vortex autonomous combat aircraft for UK Storm Fighter requirement

MGI unveils Vortex, a UK-built autonomous combat aircraft designed to fly without pilots and operate alongside crewed fighters in the Storm Fighter program.

Cognitive Warfare Below the Threshold: AI, Decision Speed, and the Future of Competition

Adversaries are conducting cognitive warfare in gray-zone conflicts faster than US military doctrine can respond, reshaping competition below kinetic thresholds.

French defence optics group Exosens to triple thermal camera output as drone and counter-drone demand accelerates

French thermal imaging supplier Exosens is tripling production to keep pace with growing demand for drone and counter-drone systems.

Hanwha Aerospace’s Arion-SMET selected for South Korea’s first military unmanned ground vehicle acquisition programme

South Korea is acquiring its first military unmanned ground vehicles, with Hanwha Aerospace's Arion-SMET selected to support the Army's modernization expansion into autonomous systems.

Leonardo DRS to buy Raft for $450 million, expanding U.S. defense AI, mission software and multi-domain data capabilities

Leonardo DRS acquires mission-software firm Raft, consolidating capabilities for integrating data across distributed battlefield sensors.

Marine commandos aim to automate armories with computer vision, other tech

Special operations Marines are exploring commercial technologies including computer vision to modernize armory logistics.

Northrop Grumman expands counter-drone push with dual-feed Bushmaster cannon and new proximity-fuzed ammunition

Northrop Grumman is expanding counter-drone capabilities with a dual-feed Bushmaster cannon and proximity-fuzed ammunition as unmanned aircraft become prevalent in modern warfare.

Two more drones escape FCC foreign drone ban

Despite a December ban on virtually all foreign drones, the FCC has approved exemptions for at least two additional foreign manufacturers.

U.S. Air Force moves Collaborative Combat Aircraft closer to operational use in new Creech flight tests

U.S. Air Force flight tests at Creech advance Collaborative Combat Aircraft—unmanned wingman drones—toward operational deployment.

U.S. military forms first bilateral AI task force with United Arab Emirates

The U.S. military's first bilateral AI task force launches with the UAE, pooling personnel and capabilities for regional security operations.

After Valiant Shield exercise, PACAF commander says he’s ‘impressed’ with Australia’s Ghost Bat drone program

U.S. Pacific Air Forces command signaled confidence in Australia's Ghost Bat after operational testing during the Valiant Shield 26 exercise.

Kraken Technology raises Series B funding for autonomous vessels

Autonomous maritime platform maker Kraken Technology raised $175 million in Series B funding to reach a $1 billion valuation.

Decentralized UAV Swarms for Ground Target Protection in GPS- and Communication-Denied Environments

New research shows how UAV swarms could defend ground targets without GPS or inter-drone communication networks.

Distributed Model-Based Diffusion For Scalable Multi-Robot Trajectory Optimization

Researchers extend trajectory optimization to coordinated multi-robot systems navigating complex, non-linear environments.

DIU’s first active-duty military deputy wants to help U.S. forces meet future fights ‘with swagger’

The Defense Innovation Unit appoints an active-duty general as its first military deputy, bringing operational experience to its leadership.

Evidence Of Ukraine Using Dutch Ruta Block 1 Cruise Missiles Emerges

Evidence published by Russian military sources confirmed Ukrainian operation of the Dutch-made Ruta Block 1 cruise missile, expanding the country's precision-strike arsenal.

From escorting to firing: Romania changes how it meets Russia’s wandering drones

Romania shot down a Russian drone in its airspace for the first time, marking a departure from prior escort-only procedures.

“From Simferopol to St. Petersburg”—Ukraine’s drone commander sums up one night of fire at Russia’s online giant

Overnight drone strikes on Wildberries logistics centers in Crimea and St. Petersburg disrupted Russia's largest online retailer's operations across multiple cities.

Safe and Scalable Multi-Drone Payload Transport via CBF-based Reinforcement Learning with Zero-Shot Sim-to-Real Transfer

Researchers present a control method for coordinated multi-drone payload transport that operates in real-world conditions without separate retraining, improving safety and scalability.

SOF community puts novel acquisition strategy to the test during Accelerator challenge

The Pentagon's special operations office compressed a multi-year weapons-acquisition process into a single-day procurement event.

Towards Capability-Aware Traversability Navigation for Unstructured Environments

A new approach to robot navigation accounts for physical differences between platforms when predicting which terrain is passable, rather than filtering paths afterward.

U.S. Coast Guard Seeking Technology To Hunt And Kill Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking defenses against underwater drones as the technology arms race extends from air to sea.

What we learned about GCAP at the Farnborough Airshow

At Farnborough, GCAP partners discussed expanding the combat aircraft program with new participants and interim designs.

Захищено: Х-101 у війні проти України: розвиток, модернізації та нові можливості

Russia has deployed modernized Kh-101 cruise missiles in Ukraine with new documented capabilities, according to military analysis.

Anduril Tracks Underwater Threats at US Navy Lanternfish Exercise

Anduril deployed underwater threat detection at a US Navy exercise, extending autonomous capability into subsurface domains.

Archer Unveils Halo, the Commercial Autonomous VTOL Built With Anduril

Archer launches Halo, an autonomous VTOL developed with Anduril, with Japan's Marubeni Aerospace as the first strategic partner.

FCC isn’t done tightening the screws on foreign drones

The FCC escalates with its broadest foreign drone restrictions yet, combining import bans with market certainty for domestic makers.

FCC moves to revoke approvals from alleged DJI-linked drone maker

The FCC is seeking to revoke approvals for an alleged DJI-linked drone maker that falsely claimed US-made products to sidestep security rules.

For first time, Russia merged two separate drone types onto one Mesh network. Ukraine already has answer

Russia has networked two previously incompatible drone types via a shared relay mesh, according to Ukrainian military analysts who documented the integration.

Russia just copied Ukraine’s cleverest drone hunter

Russia has copied Ukraine's tactic of mounting interceptor drones on transport aircraft as mobile air defenses.

Brontanax Fighter Drone Is The UK’s Big Leap Into Collaborative Combat Aircraft

BAE Systems unveiled Brontanax, the UK's first collaborative combat drone for the Royal Air Force.

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ArduPilot released version 4.7.0 of its open-source autopilot, widely deployed in autonomous drones and systems.

Czech Ministries Draft Law to Let Companies, Police Down Stray Drones

Czech authorities draft rules to legalize drone takedowns by police and companies protecting critical infrastructure zones.

FCC expands crackdown on alleged DJI shell companies

The FCC expands its crackdown on what it alleges are DJI shell companies operating under false brand names on Amazon.

FCC Eyes Next Step in Drone Supply Chain Overhaul With Proposed Sales Ban on Military-Grade Foreign Drones

The FCC is proposing to restrict imports and sales of foreign military-grade drones as it continues reshaping the U.S. drone market.

Is the ‘Happy Time’ for Drones Coming to an End? New Government Guide Signals a Shift in Counter-UAS Strategy

New Department of War guidance treats small-drone threats as permanent security challenges rather than temporary exceptions.

Mothership Sought By Navy For Southern Command Operations

The Navy is seeking a multipurpose vessel to manage coordinated manned and unmanned operations for maritime security in the Caribbean and Pacific.

Russia attacks Kharkiv petrol station with FPV drone for second time in one day, injuring woman

Russian forces used FPV drones to strike the same Kharkiv petrol station twice in one day, injuring a civilian.

Sila’s $300 Million Raise Targets a Critical Weak Link in the U.S. Drone Supply Chain

Sila's $300 million funding round aims to accelerate U.S. domestic production of advanced battery anodes needed to power next-generation drones and defense systems.

Ukraine develops guided aerial bombs with turbojet engines

Ukraine's military says it is producing guided aerial bombs with turbojet engines designed to strike targets beyond air defense range.

Ukrainian Magura naval drones to be produced in US – WSJ

ReconCraft and UFORCE signed a deal to produce Ukrainian Magura naval drones in the United States.

Lockheed Martin unveils drone-killer that can stop 50 drones

Lockheed Martin unveiled a system to counter drone swarms of up to 50 aircraft, a growing military concern.

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ArduPilot releases a stable helicopter autopilot version, providing mature open-source flight control for autonomous rotorcraft.

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ArduPlane releases a stable version of the open-source autopilot driving many autonomous aircraft and drone systems.

Beyond the Infantry Horizon: How Ukraine’s Autonomous Systems Are Redefining Modern Warfare

Ukraine is shifting military operations from remote-controlled systems to integrated autonomous decision-making across combat domains.

Introducing Thunder: Autonomous Attack Rotorcraft for the Near-Surface Fight

Anduril announced Thunder, an autonomous attack rotorcraft designed for near-surface combat.

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Plane 4.7.0 updates one of aviation's most widely used open-source autopilots for fixed-wing unmanned systems.

Rover-4.7.0

ArduPilot releases version 4.7.0 of Rover, its open-source autopilot for autonomous ground vehicles.

Sub-4.7.0

ArduPilot has released version 4.7.0 of its open-source submarine autopilot, the foundational software framework for autonomous underwater vehicles.

Tracker-4.7.0

ArduPilot releases Tracker 4.7.0, an update to its widely-used open-source autopilot software for autonomous vehicles.

Fires after strikes in Crimea are recorded at the Kerch railway station, on the Arabat Spit, and beyond

Ukrainian media report overnight strikes across Crimea, with fires burning at Kerch's railway station and an oil depot and at Russian troop positions on the Arabat Spit.

"Madyar" confirmed the destruction of another 12 vessels of the Russian shadow fleet

Ukraine's unmanned-systems commander Robert Brovdi claims 12 more Russian shadow-fleet vessels destroyed, bringing Kyiv's reported tally to 159 ships hit in the Azov and Black Seas since July 6.

Russia attacked the port of Mykolaiv with drones: three foreign vessels damaged, two dead

Ukrainian outlets report jet-powered Shahed-238 drones struck Mykolaiv's port on July 17, killing two people and damaging three foreign vessels — an attack reaching the international shipping behind Ukraine's Black Sea e

Battle-Tested Shield: Fire Point and European Allies Advance Europe’s Anti-Ballistic Infrastructure

Ukrainian defense innovators and European allies are jointly developing next-generation missile defenses amid escalating Russian air attacks.

Exail to supply a European navy with a light, rapidly deployable MCM system

French uncrewed-systems firm Exail will deliver three lightweight mine countermeasures packages to an unnamed European navy, fitting its UMIS uncrewed suite onto 9.5-metre rigid inflatables for rapid mine detection and c

Fedorov the Transformer: How Ukraine’s Digital Architect Overhauled Defense – and Why the Tech Sector is Revolting Over His Ouster

Defense tech reformer Mykhailo Fedorov is removed from his post after six months, triggering protests from Ukraine's technology sector.

Lockheed Martin taps Machina’s robots for mission-critical missile parts

Lockheed Martin has awarded Machina Labs a qualification contract for its JASSM cruise missile program, the first time parts shaped by the startup's robotic sheet-metal forming will enter a missile supply chain.

Saronic Selects Texas to Build $3 Billion ‘Port Alpha’ Shipyard for Autonomous Vessels

Saronic will build its $3 billion Port Alpha shipyard in Brownsville, Texas, a bet that mass-producing autonomous vessels can help rebuild US shipbuilding capacity long dwarfed by China's.

Typhoon USV Completes First-Ever At-Sea Resupply with USS Essex

Splash Industries' Typhoon entered USS Essex's well deck during the RIMPAC 2026 exercises, in what is reported as the first underway replenishment carried out by an unmanned surface vessel for a crewed warship.

Air Force reaches CCA milestone with live-firing of missile from Anduril’s robotic fighter jet

The Air Force successfully live-fired a missile from an Anduril robotic fighter jet as part of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.

Anduril and U.S. Department of War agree framework to scale Barracuda-500 air-launched strike munition production

A production framework with Anduril targets scaling the Barracuda-500, a low-cost air-launched strike munition to supplement high-end U.S. and allied weapons.

Anduril, Department of War Sign Framework Agreement for Air-Launched Barracuda-500

The Department of War formalizes partnership terms with Anduril for the Barracuda-500 drone system.

Army reveals new details on autonomous launcher, high energy laser program

The Army announced it will award the first contracts for autonomous launcher and high-energy laser systems next month.

CoAspire’s RAACM cruise missile joins U.S. Air Force FAMM plan to expand affordable long-range strike production at scale

CoAspire's RAACM cruise missile joins the Air Force's FAMM initiative to establish scalable, affordable long-range strike production through non-traditional manufacturers.

European Commission launches Ukraine defence industry partnership, Drone Deal and €1 billion drone funding under support loan

The EU pledges €1 billion for joint drone development and production with Ukraine, aligning defence manufacturing standards in a strategic partnership.

GABLER and FLANQ’s Torpedo Tube-Launched USV Completes Sea Trials

GABLER and FLANQ say their Ranger demonstrator, a surface drone launched from a submarine torpedo tube, has completed sea acceptance trials — a step toward submarines deploying uncrewed vessels of their own.

House GOP releases ‘Reconciliation 3.0’ with $60B for defense

House GOP releases $60 billion defense bill, $7 billion below the White House's request for Iran-related military spending.

In first, Air Force fires live shot off CCA wingman drone

The Air Force successfully fired a live air-to-air missile from a CCA wingman drone that tracked the target.

In its next chapter, DIU aims to reduce the military’s ‘cost per kill’

The Defense Innovation Unit's elevation to official Pentagon status with new leadership signals a push to deliver military capability faster and cheaper.

Kongsberg and Oceaneering selected for U.S. Department of War XLUUV concept work under DIU CAMP program

Two defense firms were selected to design next-generation undersea drones for the U.S. military under an initiative to speed autonomous naval systems into operational use.

Northrop Grumman and Airbus sign agreement to support planned MQ-4C Triton expansion for NATO ISR Force

Northrop Grumman and Airbus partner to expand NATO's Triton maritime surveillance drone fleet to address allied demand for persistent intelligence.

Operation Firecrest: HMS Prince of Wales Demonstrates Royal Navy’s ‘Hybrid’ Shift

Britain's flagship carrier group is using its High North deployment to show how the Royal Navy is folding uncrewed systems into routine operations alongside crewed ships and NATO allies.

When Perception Becomes the Battlefield

Recent Iranian operations against Israel reveal how AI-recontextualized content has collapsed the costs of large-scale cognitive attacks.

Defense industry shifts procurement model to speed drone deployment

Military procurement is adapting to accelerate drone deployment as cheap unmanned systems prove operationally effective in real-world missions.

Europe’s New Shield: Ukraine and the Netherlands Launch €20M Joint Defense Tech Fund

Ukraine and the Netherlands are partnering on a €20 million defense technology fund to accelerate innovation using combat experience.

From Drones to PSYOP: Kiev Hosts Cognitive Influence & Resilience Forum

Former military drone advocate launches nonprofit for Ukrainian cognitive resilience and information defense.

History in the Making: Ukraine Conducts First Fully Unmanned Amphibious Raid at Kinburn Split

Ukraine reportedly landed uncrewed ground vehicles from sea drones onto the Russian-held Kinburn Spit, an operation Naval News calls the first amphibious raid executed entirely by unmanned systems.

Leonardo DRS CEO on ‘nearly insatiable’ demand abroad, using AI and more

Leonardo DRS CEO cites nearly insatiable overseas demand for defense capabilities as he outlines organic and acquisition growth plans.

Trump to Investigate Iranian Drones in Cuba: What this Means

Trump says Washington is examining whether Iran has stashed Shahed drones in Cuba — a claim with no public evidence so far, but one he suggests could trigger U.S. action if substantiated.

За рік кількість допущених до експлуатації БпАК зросла на 30%

Ukraine's military approved 413 domestic drone-system models for operational use in early 2026, a 30% increase from the prior year.

BlueBird Tech запустила серійне виробництво сіткомета «Чіпа» для боротьби з FPV-дронами

Ukrainian firm BlueBird Tech begins mass production of Chipa, a net-based interceptor for FPV drones threatening Ukrainian forces and civilians.

CENTCOM Deploys Saronic Corsair USV Against Iranian Submarine At Bandar Abbas

CENTCOM says three Saronic Corsair unmanned surface vessels struck a laid-up Iranian midget submarine at Bandar Abbas, marking the first American combat use of expendable one-way attack craft at sea.

Українська Farsight Vision запустила інструмент, який визначає місцезнаходження ворожих дронів за перехопленою трансляцією

A Ukrainian defense startup released software that identifies drone locations from video feeds, designed for counter-drone operations.

Колишній заступник міністра оборони став керуючим директором європейскої компанії-виробника ШІ-дронів Helsing в Україні

European AI-drone maker Helsing appoints Ukraine's former Deputy Defense Minister to lead its operations in the country.

Kamikaze Drone Boats Used By U.S. In Combat For The First Time (Updated)

The U.S. deployed uncrewed surface vessels as strike weapons in combat for the first time, expanding autonomous maritime combat capabilities.

New Jets, Drones Will Transform Fort Hood Into Army’s Aerial Intel Hub

The U.S. Army is establishing its first operational drone battalion at Fort Hood while consolidating aerial surveillance and intelligence capabilities.

Ondas acquires DZYNE for $875.8M, expanding its defense capabilities

Ondas is paying $875.8 million in cash and stock for DZYNE Technologies, folding the California firm's autonomous resupply and multi-domain drone capabilities into its expanding defense portfolio.

The Agentic State Paradox: Inside Ukraine’s High-Stakes AI Strategy for 2030

Ukraine is pursuing an aggressive AI deployment strategy for defense while also preparing legal compliance for eventual European Union membership.

Ukraine Lands Armed Robot Ashore In Russian-Held Territory Via Drone Boat

Ukraine sent an armed ground robot ashore via drone boat to fight in Russian-occupied territory, operating entirely without troops.

48 Russian vessels hit over 5 days as Ukraine turns Crimea’s fuel routes into a new battleground

Ukraine says its drones struck 48 Russian vessels supplying Crimea over five days, part of an expanding maritime warfare campaign.

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Ukraine Claims Scores Of Russian Ships Struck In Sea Of Azov

Ukraine claims its drones have struck over 80 Russian shadow fleet tankers in the Sea of Azov since July 6, disrupting oil supply operations.