Military, Defense & Security News & Articles

New contract modification scales portable hydrogen production to support long-endurance unmanned systems in contested environments

Persistent Systems has received an $87.5 million order from the U.S. Army CPE C3N for MANET devices that form part of the transport layer within the NGC2 prototype, supporting battlefield data delivery and operational decision-making

Honeywell has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with LIG Nex1 to evaluate collaboration opportunities for the development and commercialization of UAV technologies, including UCAVs and CCAs, for defense-specific applications

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has been chosen by the US Marine Corps to integrate its YFQ-42A platform with a government-provided mission kit under the MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft effort

Amprius has partnered with Nanotech Energy to secure U.S.-based production of its silicon-anode lithium-ion cells, supporting NDAA-compliant supply for defense and aerospace applications

Cambridge Pixel delivers advanced sensor management software to bolster the BlackTalon Counter-UAS ecosystem against aerial threats

Viasat has launched a new satellite connectivity portfolio combining L-band services and lightweight airborne terminals to provide secure, resilient, and flexible communications for mission-critical government UAV operations

Red Cat Holdings has been selected by an undisclosed Asia-Pacific ally to supply Black Widow™ sUAS systems for military ISR operations, with deliveries scheduled throughout 2026

ParaZero Technologies has received a repeat order from a major global defense company for operational interception net-pods providing kinetic counter-UAS capabilities with minimal collateral damage

Aerospace defense firm expands its European footprint with a strategic partnership to supply net-based counter-drone training systems to allied forces

New contract award integrates Trillium Engineering’s high-performance imaging systems into Group 2 uncrewed aircraft to enhance distributed reconnaissance

A new software-first platform debuted at UMEX 2026 integrates distributed decision-making and resilient navigation for complex defense missions

Lowental Hybrid CEO Doron Fridman to address how hybrid power systems are overcoming endurance limits for modern ISR and strike platforms at UAV Tech USA

New partnership between ParaZero and Lella Kentonis aims to bring specialized drone interception technology to Cypriot defense and security agencies

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has shown an expanded sonobuoy dispensing system on the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® during recent flight tests, supporting increased sensor capacity and the use of advanced multi-static detection technologies for anti-submarine warfare

A redesigned airframe featuring hydrogen fuel cell technology offers reduced thermal signatures and near-silent operation for deep reconnaissance tasks

Germany has acquired eight GA-ASI advanced MQ-9B SeaGuardian aircraft through the NSPA, bolstering NATO interoperability and providing long-range maritime surveillance capabilities with first deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028 for the Bundeswehr

Textron systems has integrated a new low-SWaP transceiver into the Aerosonde UAS to expand its beyond-line-of-sight capabilities and pave the way for proliferated LEO satellite communications in high-threat environments

Vizgard has been selected to join the NATO DIANA 2026 Challenge Programme, contributing its hybrid edge-to-cloud solution to the development and deployment of unmanned and autonomous systems across land, air, and sea domains

Textron Systems has secured a contract to deliver three Aerosonde Mk. 4.7 VTOL UAS to Tantita Security Services for protecting Nigeria’s oil and gas infrastructure

Chess Dynamics has secured a £1.4 million order to supply its Hawkeye EOSS electro-optical sensor systems for integration into mobile air defense platforms, combining optical and thermal imaging with AI-enhanced processing to support detection and tracking of airborne threats

Red Cat Holdings supports the FCC’s enforcement of NDAA Section 1709, which restricts foreign-made drones and components, and highlights the need for trusted U.S.-made uncrewed systems to strengthen the domestic drone ecosystem

LZ Tech's solutions include active and passive detection systems as well as jamming and spoofing capabilities

Areté's products have supported all four primary branches of the U.S. military, as well as the Missile Defense Agency and the U.S. intelligence community

Volatus Aerospace acquires advanced long-endurance drone technology from Caliburn Holdings to establish a sovereign manufacturing hub in Quebec, targeting critical defense and infrastructure requirements for Canada and its global allies

The Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-300 achieves 100 flight hours following successful performance and stability testing at the CESA Drones site