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WarrenUAS is set to host its second tactical drone training course on November 21, 2026, focusing on team leadership and mission evaluation. Following a successful July session for first responders from New Jersey and Pennsylvania, this course aims to enhance the skills of experienced drone operator...
David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, and Ynon Kreiz, incoming co-CEO, have announced the executive team for the newly merged Skydance, which combines Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. The merger is set to finalize on Tuesday, bringing together leaders from both companies to guide t...
Aerospace engineering students from Texas A&M University have successfully built a 50-pound drone that can carry a payload of 110 pounds over a distance of four nautical miles. This achievement was showcased at the DARPA Lift Challenge, where the team was one of only six out of 87 groups to complete...
A British uncrewed submarine successfully launched a U.S. Mk 48 heavyweight torpedo during a joint test on September 13 at the British Underwater Test and Evaluation Center in Scotland. This trial, part of the AUKUS partnership, aims to advance armed underwater drone technology for both nations. Th...
Hai Robotics has enhanced its leadership team in the Americas with key appointments across various sectors including software, supply chain, and manufacturing. This strategic move aims to bolster the company's capabilities in supporting the entire customer journey, from solution development to U.S.-...
Hai Robotics has bolstered its leadership team in the Americas with key appointments across various sectors, including software and manufacturing. This strategic move aims to enhance the customer journey by improving solution development, software integration, and supply chain execution. The expans...
Manufacturers face challenges in decision-making due to siloed data and departmental priorities. Engineering, procurement, and operations often operate independently, leading to short-term focus over long-term strategy. To adapt to pressures like AI and electrification, companies must connect data a...
Hermeus has partnered with Anduril to integrate autonomy software into its Mk 2 Quarterhorse drone, with flight testing set to begin next year. This collaboration aims to enhance the drone's capabilities, allowing for automated flight controls and scalability in operations, as emphasized by Hermeus...
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and NEC announced their partnership to develop domestic defense drones and AI-driven command and control systems. This collaboration aims to enhance Japan's defense capabilities amid increasing global reliance on drone technology in combat scenarios. The significance of...
This week, Army reporter Carly Welch discusses the US Army's recent experiments with laser-powered counter-drone technology, particularly focused on the US-Mexico border. These developments highlight the Army's ongoing efforts to enhance its capabilities in countering drone threats using advanced la...
Finland and Sweden have agreed to bolster military collaboration by enhancing Finland's counter-drone capabilities amid rising tensions due to Russia's war against Ukraine. Finland's Ministry of Defence emphasized this initiative as a demonstration of the two nations' commitment to regional security...
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...
Northwestern University has unveiled the 'Phantom Twist,' a drone designed to achieve low visibility by spinning at speeds of up to 25 times per second. This innovative approach creates a motion blur that allows the drone to blend into its surroundings, rather than achieving complete invisibility. M...
Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs are revolutionizing how law enforcement agencies collect information and respond to emergencies. Former police chief Mike Moulton emphasizes that DFR represents a significant advancement in police situational awareness, akin to the introduction of the police r...
The U.S. Army has entered a three-year partnership with Auriga Space to develop electromagnetic (EM) counter-drone technology. This collaboration aims to create a high-speed defense system against enemy Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) using Auriga's innovative propulsion methods, which rely on electri...
Zipline is intensifying its drone delivery efforts in the U.S. by launching services in Austin and Cleveland, supported by new executives from Tesla, Waymo, and Uber. This strategic move comes as demand for Zipline's delivery platform surges, with a 13-fold increase in businesses utilizing the app i...
The Commercial UAV Expo has introduced a two-day DRONERESPONDERS Program Management Course, coinciding with the 2026 DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Summit. Scheduled for September 1-3, 2026, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, the course aims to provide insights from the FIFA World Cup airspace security o...
The Commercial UAV Expo has introduced a new two-day program management training course as part of its Public Safety Summit. This initiative focuses on various applications of drones in public safety, including their use as first responders, in fire services, crash-scene management, and shared-airsp...
Genesis AI has announced the hiring of Damien Kieran and Pally Kumar to lead its legal and operational divisions as it prepares for the commercial phase of its humanoid robotics initiative. Kieran, formerly of Tools for Humanity and Twitter (now X), will serve as Head of Legal, while Kumar, with exp...
Boeing has successfully tested software that enables coordination between crewed aircraft and unmanned drones, specifically for the U.S. Navy's MQ-25A Stingray. This Manned Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) software was demonstrated during the Emerald Flag military exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, utilizing...
Fujitsu has entered into a memorandum of understanding with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to provide maintenance for surveillance drones in Japan. This collaboration comes as Japan enhances its maritime surveillance capabilities within its exclusive economic zone, reflecting a strategic shift...
Agility Robotics has appointed Michael Beer as Chief Financial Officer as it prepares for its public listing through a merger with Churchill Capital Corp XI. This leadership change aims to enhance the company's financial strategy and operational excellence as it scales production and customer deploy...
In a recent interview, a prominent leader from Japan's drone industry emphasized the need for Japan and Taiwan to align their drone regulations. Speaking at the Japan Drone 2026 and International Advanced Air Mobility Expo in Chiba on June 5, the official urged Tokyo to reconsider its restrictions o...
Hai Robotics has strengthened its leadership team in the Americas by appointing Alan Berstein as General Manager for Latin America and Paul Pendleton as Vice President of Delivery. This strategic expansion, announced recently, is designed to improve customer support and accelerate growth in the ware...
Hai Robotics has strengthened its leadership team in the Americas by appointing Alan Berstein as General Manager for Latin America and Paul Pendleton as Vice President of Delivery. This strategic expansion, announced recently, aims to enhance customer support and stimulate growth in the rapidly evol...
Kawasaki Heavy Industries is collaborating with Airbus to develop anti-submarine drones, aimed at enhancing Japan's maritime defense capabilities. This partnership, announced on June 26, 2026, will focus on equipping the existing Eurodrone with advanced maritime surveillance technology provided by K...
Turkey has joined a select group of nations engaged in advanced flight testing of crewed and uncrewed aircraft collaboration, marking a significant step in the development of autonomous combat systems. The recent demonstrations featured Turkey's innovative 'fighter drone' working in tandem with the...
Australia’s DroneShield has partnered with Dutch tactical mobility firm Defenture to enhance their capabilities in mobile counter-uncrewed aerial system (UAS) solutions. The two companies have formalized their collaboration through a memorandum of understanding (MoU), aiming to explore and develop c...
Opal Security, an AI-native access governance platform, has secured $23 million in new funding to enhance its identity management solutions. The funding round was led by Greylock, a prominent venture capital firm. In conjunction with this financial boost, Opal has made five key senior leadership app...
The Voyager, a state-of-the-art surveillance vessel, has been designed to carry out continuous coastal monitoring and nearshore mapping operations. This advanced ship can remain deployed at sea for approximately 100 days, enhancing its capability to gather critical data over extended periods. The im...
General Atomics has successfully demonstrated interoperability between the F-35 fighter jet and its advanced drone systems. This achievement, announced recently, marks a significant milestone in enhancing military capabilities and operational efficiency. The demonstration took place at a military te...
The U.S. Navy is exploring innovative operational strategies by integrating uncrewed underwater vehicles with Navy SEALs utilizing mini-submarines. This collaboration aims to enhance the capabilities of special operations forces in maritime environments, potentially revolutionizing underwater missio...
Ukraine is enhancing its military capabilities through the integration of a diverse fleet of ground robots and flying drones. This innovative approach, which combines the unique strengths of both technologies, is proving to be a game-changer on the battlefield. As of October 2023, the Ukrainian forc...
Skydio has announced a significant investment aimed at bolstering American leadership in the drone industry, responding to the surging demand for autonomous flying robots across key sectors. This initiative comes as industries in the United States increasingly rely on advanced drone technology for v...
A team of researchers from Caltech and the Technology Innovation Institute in Abu Dhabi has introduced an innovative multirobot system known as X1. This advanced system integrates a walking humanoid robot with a transforming drone capable of driving. The initiative seeks to enhance the versatility a...
Hai Robotics has announced the promotion of Hunter Senn to Vice President of Sales and Andrew Tolman to Vice President of Solutions, a strategic move aimed at bolstering its presence in the U.S. market. This decision comes as the company seeks to enhance its growth and innovation in warehouse automa...
Hai Robotics has announced the promotion of Hunter Senn to Vice President of Sales and Andrew Tolman to Vice President of Solutions. This strategic move aims to strengthen the company's leadership position in the U.S. warehouse automation market. The promotions underscore Hai Robotics' dedication to...
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