One-way attack drones are rewriting the rules of engagement by pitting low-cost threats against expensive air defences. Is there a way to balance the scales? Airbus’ Bird of Prey is a solution. Continue reading
Category Archives: Military UAS
Germany to Build Ukraine’s Long-Range BARS Strike Drones
Ukraine and Germany have signed an implementation agreement to jointly produce Ukrainian-designed BARS jet-powered strike drones, with Germany financing the initial production phase and all completed systems destined for Ukraine’s Defence Forces. Continue reading
Quantum Cyber Introduces PHANTOM-950 Long-Range Autonomous UAS Platform
Quantum Cyber N.V., a Nasdaq-listed autonomous defence technology company assembling an AI-powered System-of-Systems platform for drone warfare, counter-UAS, and border security applications, has introduced the PHANTOM-950 – a long-range autonomous unmanned aerial system platform the Company is developing as a modular design intended to support government and defence customers across logistics, surveillance, communications relay, electronic warfare, humanitarian support, and other mission-specific applications.
Pentagon Seeks ‘Massed Modular Aircraft’ to Replace Lost Reapers
The Pentagon is seeking a new hunter-killer drone similar to the MQ-9A Reaper that can be produced in high numbers at low costs within five years, according to a Defense Innovation Unit notice that comes after the US Reaper fleet suffered dozens of combat losses in the month-and-a-half war against Iran. Continue reading
CobraJet – VTOL Multirole Jet for C-UAS with Low-Cost Interceptors
SkyDefense, Inc., headquartered in Brighton, CO, unveiled its advanced AI-powered VTOL counter-swarm interceptor jet ‘CobraJet.’ This tactical, multirole battery or turbojet-powered autonomous aircraft is engineered to detect, identify, track, and neutralize enemy drones at high speed. Continue reading
Quantum Systems Drone Hits 434 mph – Firm Chases Multiple Records
Quantum Systems Group is aiming to set several speed records over the coming weeks, highlighting the Group’s continued pursuit of technical performance at the limits of what is possible. Continue reading
NATO Allies to Procure Up to Five MQ-4C Triton HALE UAVs
Denmark, Finland, Germany and Norway announced the procurement of up to five Northrop Grumman’s MQ-4C Triton high-end, high-altitude and long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicle to enhance NATO’s owned Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force. Continue reading
DDP Announces 19 Companies Advancing to Gauntlet II
The Drone Dominance Program (DDP) is pleased to invite 19 companies to participate in Gauntlet II of its $1.1-billion Drone Dominance program at Fort Carson, CO, in August 2026, bringing them a stage closer to competing for production orders totaling 60,000 small-class one-way attack unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Continue reading