As agencies nationwide prepare for major upcoming events, including the FIFA World Cup and America250, counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) planning has emerged as a critical priority. Continue reading
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US Navy’s First Production Boeing MQ-25 Stingray Completes Maiden Flight
The U.S. Navy’s production representative MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aerial refuelling aircraft has successfully completed its first flight on Apr. 25, 2026. The flight, initially planned by the end of 2025, marks a major milestone in the service’s effort to field the first operational carrier-based unmanned aircraft. Continue reading
Skydio to Invest $3.5 Bn to Expand U.S. Manufacturing
Skydio has announced plans to invest $3.5 billion in the United States over the next five years to expand its domestic manufacturing, accelerate R&D, and strengthen American supply chains. Continue reading
Baykar Unveils AI-Powered Kamikaze Drones and Loitering Munitions
Turky’s Baykar unveiled two new unmanned combat platforms, the K2 kamikaze drone and the “Sivrisinek” (“Mosquito” in Turkish) loitering munition, during a live demonstration highlighting next-generation swarm warfare capabilities. Continue reading
SOUTHCOM Establishes Autonomous Warfare Command
U.S. Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), has directed the establishment of the SOUTHCOM Autonomous Warfare Command (SAWC).
Schiebel Completes First CAMCOPTER S-100 Acceptance Milestone for Greek Navy
Following the contract signing on 13 February 2026 for four CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) for the Hellenic Navy’s new Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention (FDI) frigates, Schiebel and the Hellenic Navy have successfully completed the acceptance tests of the first two systems. Continue reading
Kratos and U.S. Army Integrate Kratos J85 Engine into Kratos Firejet Drone System
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has announced that it has completed the initial flight series of the Kratos J85 engine version of the Firejet unmanned aerial system (UAS), dubbed Mk1 Firejet. This second major configuration of the Firejet enables users/customers to select the model that best suits their operational requirements.
Rheinmetall Gets Multi-Billion Loitering Munition Contract from German Army
Rheinmetall has received a major order from the Bundeswehr for FV-014 loitering munition systems. A contract to that effect was signed on April 22nd in Koblenz. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the first half of 2027, following qualification from the second quarter of 2026. Continue reading