The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has just issued its Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) evaluating the ongoing use of small unmanned aircraft system activities nationwide to meet DHS mission requirements. Continue reading
Ukraine Approves New ‘Svitlovod’ FPV Fibre-Optic Drone
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and approved for operation in the Armed Forces of Ukraine the domestic unmanned FPV aviation complex ‘Svitlovod’. This was reported by the Main Directorate for Lifecycle Support of Armaments and Military Equipment. Continue reading
2d Cavalry Regiment Trains and Tests C-UAS Mobile Integrated Capability
Low, slow and small is the target of the latest U.S. Army capability, the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) Mobile Integrated Capability, or CMIC, to touch down in Germany this month. Continue reading
Protector RG Mk1 Drone Enters Service with UK Royal Air Force
In a historic first, the Protector RG Mk1, the first Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) that is authorised to fly in UK Airspace, has entered service with the Royal Air Force. Continue reading
Top 100 Drone Defence Companies in 2025
In an era where unmanned systems define the next frontier of warfare and intelligence, The Defense Post has unveiled its definitive list of the Top 100 Companies Advancing Drone Technology across air, ground, and sea. Continue reading
Thales, Skydweller to Offer Solar-Powered Drone for Month-Long Patrols
– Skydweller and Thales are strengthening their collaboration by equipping Skydweller’s unmanned solar powered aircraft (MAPS) with a new solution consisting of the AirMaster S radar, equipped with Artificial Intelligence features allowing optimal and autonomous adaptation to the specific flight conditions. Continue reading
Spotify’s Daniel Ek Leads $690M Investment in German Drone Maker Helsing
– Helsing, a leading European defence technology company, announced its €600 million ($690M) Series D funding round. The round was led by Prima Materia, alongside existing investors Lightspeed Ventures, Accel, Plural, General Catalyst and SAAB and new investors BDT & MSD Partners. Continue reading
DARPA to Demonstrate UAS VTOL Capabilities
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is preparing to demonstrate the vertical takeoff and landing capability of five unmanned aerial systems weighing less than 330 pounds in the coming days. Continue reading