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During the Ukrainian-German government consultations in Berlin, Quantum Systems announced the establishment of two additional joint ventures under the “Build with Ukraine” initiative, further expanding industrial cooperation between Germany and Ukraine. Continue reading
France is trialling its General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 Extended Range (ER) unmanned aerial vehicles in the counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) role, the Ministry of the Armed Forces disclosed on 8 April. Continue reading
The UK military and Gulf partners will be better protected against drone attacks, as a veteran-founded British start-up is set to supply new interceptor missiles. Continue reading
Aircraft propulsion expert MTU Aero Engines AG is acquiring AeroDesignWorks GmbH. The provider of drone propulsion systems is based in Cologne, Germany, and will become a wholly owned subsidiary of MTU. Continue reading
A U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone disappeared abruptly and unexpectedly from online flight tracking sites after declaring an in-flight emergency while flying over the Persian Gulf on April 9. Continue reading
The surge in the use of one-way effectors, loitering munitions, otherwise known as ‘kamizake drones’ or strike drones, has created the demand for effective defences. The Interceptor drone is one of the best defences against strike drones – drone against drone. Continue reading
X-Bow Systems Inc., a non-traditional manufacturer of advanced solid rocket motors and sub-orbital launch systems, has secured a $12.2 million contract with AEVEX Aerospace to produce rocket-assisted take-off (RATO) kits for AEVEX’s Disruptor drone. Continue reading
At the beginning of March 2026, ISS Aerospace conducted a firing test of its HAL10 Hybrid Air-Systems Launcher, positioning it as armed forces increasingly seek compact, scalable, and rapidly deployable unmanned solutions for contested environments. Continue reading