The UK Royal Navy has successfully launched a strike-capable drone from a ship at sea, marking a significant step forward in the UK’s drive to create a hybrid naval force to defend against evolving threats.
RIMPAC Tests Drones Made from Volcanic-Rock Fibre in Hawaii
An ultra-durable compound created by a Maui-based company using fibres of volcanic rock is being tested in 3D-printed drones at the Rim of the Pacific exercise in Hawaii.
U.S. Sea Drones Strike Iran Naval Base
Using multiple one-way attack surface drones, CENTCOM forces successfully struck a submarine and ship maintenance facility in Iran, July 12, 2026. Continue reading
MQ-25A Stingray Completes Second Test Flight
The U.S. Navy’s first MQ-25A Stingray successfully completed its second test flight. Continue reading
AT&T and Ericsson Demonstrate Drone Detection Outside of AT&T Stadium
AT&T and Ericsson demonstrated drone detection using advanced network sensing over a 5G network, showing how capabilities often associated with future 6G systems can begin coming to life today. Continue reading
Swedish Firm Presents ‘Radio-Silent’ Drone Interceptor
Swedish aerospace startup Nordic Air Defence has publicly demonstrated its K100XR counter-drone interceptor for the first time, showing the system detecting and engaging target drones in a live operation. Continue reading
Manna Announces Major US Expansion
Manna Aero, the Irish autonomous drone delivery service, launches its first full-scale metropolitan U.S. operation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, establishing the city as our central operational base in the United States. Continue reading
Bird of Prey: the Airbus Interceptor
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