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The Trump administration has prioritized domestic drone manufacturing as a national security measure, implementing new restrictions on foreign drones and enhancing defense procurement. Recent developments indicate that this strategy is yielding results, with foreign manufacturers seeking exemptions...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reaffirmed that Russia is solely responsible for the ongoing war in Ukraine, as he committed to continuing drone strikes on Russian oil refineries. This statement came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks suggesting Zelenskyy should be replaced...
Powerus, a US-based drone manufacturer associated with the Trump brothers, has officially gone public following its merger with a subsidiary of Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc. This merger allows Powerus to operate as the surviving entity, adopting the name of AGH. CEO Andrew Fox emphasized that the co...
President Donald Trump announced plans to transform a proposed 250-foot arch near Arlington National Cemetery into a military complex. This facility would be designed to store and deploy drones, position snipers, and hold ammunition, responding to a request from the U.S. military, which remains unco...
Chinese military scientists have endorsed a segment of Donald Trump’s proposed battleship fleet, suggesting that large-caliber naval guns could effectively counter drone swarms. Their research indicates that explosive shells could scatter fragments over a wide area, potentially damaging multiple dro...
The Trump administration has announced new tariffs on imported drones and components, with rates reaching up to 100% for specific products. This initiative aims to enhance domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, particularly from China, which dominates the global drone marke...
President Trump has enacted a 100% tariff on certain drones and their components, aiming to bolster domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. This move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the U.S. supply chain in response to national security risks associated with Chin...
President Donald Trump has announced a 100 percent tariff on imports of drones equipped with thermal cameras and those weighing over 25kg, along with all parts for unmanned aircraft of the same weight. Additionally, a 25 percent tariff will apply to smaller drones under 250 grams. This move follows...
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has added Exedy Globalparts Corporation’s Ayre CX and Parallel Flight Technologies’ Firefly UAS to its list of exempt uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). This update, released on July 24, introduces new policy language that indicates a shift in how the U.S. g...
AeroVironment's LOCUST laser counter-drone system has been deployed as part of enhanced security measures at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. This deployment coincides with rising tensions involving Iran and the upcoming mid-term elections, highlighting the need for advanced protecti...
DJI has long been the leading manufacturer in the commercial drone market, but U.S. policy changes are shifting the landscape. In December 2025, the Federal Communications Commission added foreign-produced drones to its Covered List, impacting new model authorizations while allowing previously appro...
The Trump administration hosted its inaugural Drone Dominance event at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, gathering nearly 100 representatives from around 40 companies. Key government officials, including Sebastian Gorka and Emil Michael, emphasized the need for the U.S. to achieve drone domi...
The White House has unveiled a new National Resilience Strategy that integrates commercial drones into its broader initiative aimed at bolstering U.S. manufacturing, infrastructure, and supply chain resilience. Although the strategy mentions the commercial drone industry only once, this reference hi...
A recent incident involving a thwarted drone attack aimed at a UFC event on the White House grounds has underscored the growing challenges posed by evolving drone threats in the United States. This disruption has reignited discussions among state, local, and tribal security officials regarding the u...
Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) approved a significant piece of legislation on Wednesday, advancing the bill with an 18-9 vote. This decision reflects the committee's ongoing efforts to address critical defense issues and enhance military readiness. The approval comes amid incr...
At the AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2026 conference this week, Brendan Stewart, Senior Vice President of Regulatory and Government Affairs at Red Cat Holdings, presented a comprehensive analysis on the future of the U.S. drone industry. He emphasized that revitalizing this sector will necessitate a long-term in...
In a recent episode of the Drone Radio Show, Michael Robbins, CEO and President of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), engaged in a discussion with host Randy Goers about the pivotal factors influencing the uncrewed systems industry. The conversation highlighted key i...
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