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A dispute over Western-supplied unmanned aerial systems resurfaced in Ukraine on March 5 after Ukrainian military expert Taras Chmut publicly criticized Latvian-made AtlasPro reconnaissance drones previously delivered to Ukrainian forces. Continue reading
The United States Army conducted a field demonstration of Elbit America’s SlingWorks launched effects system during the CDF CFWE 26 exercise at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground. Continue reading
Embraer and Valkyrie Aero are partnering to bring cutting-edge, Artificial Intelligence‑enabled Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) capabilities to the A-29 Super Tucano through Valkyrie’s Gunslinger. Continue reading
Doodle Labs has collaborated with numerous customers and industry partners to develop a best-in-class UAS radio platform. As a testament to its performance, the United States DoD and the Defense Innovation Unit selected the Doodle Labs Smart Radio as the primary radio vendor for the Blue UAS ecosystem. Continue reading
A team of Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers from the 28th Infantry Division won the innovation category at the U.S. Army’s inaugural Best Drone Warfighter Competition. Continue reading
During Exercise HEIMDALL, organized by the Norwegian Joint Headquarters (FOH/NJHQ), Cyviz presented its fully integrated, containerized solution for command, control, and collaboration environments. Continue reading
4,000 pounds of airframe. 3,000 pounds of engine. It will reach 424 miles per hour and rocket off a carrier deck at nearly 5,000 feet per minute. By 1943, America is finally smashing its way across the Pacific. But there is still a problem no plane has solved. Continue reading
Danish firm Hecto Drone unveiled the HD-606 heavy unmanned aerial system at Enforce Tac 2026 in Germany, introducing a twin-mounted .50-caliber DCR-50 weapon system to the multi-rotor segment. The platform represents a shift in tactical drone design, bringing helicopter-class direct-fire capability into a heavy-lift unmanned format suited for close combat and force-protection missions. Continue reading