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Intelligent Energy (IE), one of the world’s leading hydrogen fuel cell manufacturers, has unveiled a new 120 kW hydrogen fuel cell power system for heavy-lift fixed-wing drones and secured its largest commercial order to date in the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sector. Continue reading
On 9 July 2026, the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) signed a contract with the High-Energy Laser Naval Demonstrator Working Group (ARGE HEL) for the development of a high-energy laser weapon system for the German Navy. Continue reading
UBURU, Inc., the next-generation dual-use Defence & Security integrated platform company focused on non-kinetic effects and directed-energy technologies, electronic warfare and defense mobility programs, software-orchestrated defense systems, and advanced manufacturing, has announced highly encouraging initial results from a laser dazzler counter-UAS test campaign conducted at Tekne S.p.A. (“Tekne”) facilities in Italy. Continue reading
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.
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.
Using multiple one-way attack surface drones, CENTCOM forces successfully struck a submarine and ship maintenance facility in Iran, July 12, 2026. Continue reading
The U.S. Navy’s first MQ-25A Stingray successfully completed its second test flight. Continue reading
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