an independent online news service for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems world
Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Under the MoU, Airbus, in cooperation with Kawasaki Heavy Industries, will analyse opportunities to work on a Japanese anti-submarine warfare variant of the U950 Eurodrone, Europe’s first Large Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS). Japan has held observer status in the Eurodrone programme since 2023. Continue reading
Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., who serves on crucial subcommittees of the House Armed Services Committee, is leading a charge to phase out Chinese-manufactured drones from use in U.S. law enforcement
The Ukrainian company General Cherry has developed a Sweetheart reconnaissance drone capable of flying up to 150 km (94 miles) into enemy territory. Continue reading
Residents near an Amazon fulfillment center in the Detroit Suburb of Hazel Park, Oakland County, are pushing back against the growing presence of delivery drones, saying the aircraft are too loud, fly too low, and pass over their homes too frequently. Continue reading
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is working to adapt its Block 30 Ground Control Stations (GCS) to fly the company’s newer model MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft. When these upgrades are complete, they will enable current users of the Block 30 system, originally designed to fly the MQ-9A Reaper, to keep that equipment and use it to operate the more capable aircraft. Continue reading
U.S. defence firm Anduril Industries is in talks to acquire Nissan Motor’s Oppama assembly plant near Tokyo as the maker of autonomous weapons looks to build military drones in Japan, according to three sources familiar with the matter. Continue reading
Hoverfly Technologies, a US-based tethered UAS provider, announced the official launch of Hoverfly Elements — a purpose-built line of NDAA-compliant drone components designed to meet the rigorous demands of defence and commercial UAS manufacturers. The announcement comes as the U.S. drone components market, valued at approximately $5.9 billion in 2025, is projected to exceed $14.4 billion by 2033, driven in large part by accelerating federal demand for verified, non-Chinese supply chains.
U. S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) scientists successfully demonstrated a dual-use laser system capable of wirelessly transmitting power over long distances and rapidly transitioning to perform defensive missions, advancing expeditionary energy and defence capabilities for future warfighters. Continue reading