ParaZero has secured a new purchase order from a defense entity for its DefendAir CUAS system after successful evaluation, including personal net launchers, net pods, and a training package with live exercises and simulation modules
Digital Force Technologies and Powerus have partnered to integrate advanced Command-and-Control (C2) software with interceptor drones for a full-stack defeat solution
Red Cat Holdings secured a competitive contract via the NATO Support and Procurement Agency to deliver the Black Widow sUAS for tactical intelligence missions throughout the year
A strategic partnership between Red Cat Holdings and Ukraine’s state-owned Spetstechnoexport aims to accelerate the development of next-generation uncrewed systems across air, land, and maritime domains for global defense markets
Volatus Aerospace and Sentinel R&D have signed an MoU to advance a Canadian-developed interceptor UAV platform, integrating airframe engineering, autonomy software, and operational capabilities
TEKEVER has conducted flight trials integrating Quadsat’s SpectraLoc electronic warfare payload onto its AR3 EVO UAS, demonstrating airborne RF detection and reduced reliance on ground-based systems
UXV Technologies and Electro Optic Systems have established a strategic partnership to strengthen cooperation across unmanned systems, weapon technologies, and integrated defense capabilities
European technology firm Alpine Eagle expands its workforce and manufacturing to deploy advanced radar and software-defined interceptors for international defence partners
GA-ASI and the U.S. Air Force have successfully demonstrated passive target localization and autonomous coordination using infrared sensing during a large-scale exercise, paving the way for stealthy future combat operations
Hexagon | NovAtel has launched the GAJT-AE3, a compact anti-jam antenna system designed to ensure resilient positioning, navigation and timing for airborne and uncrewed platforms, providing multi-constellation, multi-frequency GNSS protection
The upcoming XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 event will unite global industry leaders and start-ups to explore the future of autonomous systems, robotics, and strategic defense technologies across the European security landscape
Heven AeroTech has secured a U.S. Army Basic Ordering Agreement to streamline Army unit procurement of its hydrogen-powered Z1 uncrewed aircraft system and associated hydrogen generation systems
Raytheon UK will provide 140 Landshield Plus GPS anti-jamming antenna systems to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian aircraft operating in GPS-contested environments
Volatus Aerospace has released SKYDRA™, a Software-as-a-Service platform that enables organizations to conduct virtual planning, simulation, and readiness exercises for counter-UAS operations
DeltaQuad has brought on Parcom and Keen Venture Partners as strategic shareholders to support innovation, scaling, and international expansion of its long-range VTOL fixed-wing UAV platforms and strengthen the European defense ecosystem
DTC has entered a strategic cooperation with FLANQ to integrate low-SWaP marine tactical radios into autonomous uncrewed surface vessels supporting European maritime defense and security operations
February’s top UST stories showcased uncrewed system advances in connectivity, autonomy, and operational innovation, from government UAV satellite networks and defense robotics events to industry partnerships, acquisitions, and crewed-uncrewed flight teaming
Fortem Technologies has been chosen by the Department of Homeland Security to deploy its net-based DroneHunter® counter-UAS interceptor to protect U.S. venues during the 2026 FIFA World Cup
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and the U.S. Air Force recently performed a successful autonomous mission at Edwards Air Force Base, leveraging tactical data links to coordinate manned fighters with unmanned jets
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has officially designated its U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft as the YFQ-42A Dark Merlin, marking a new milestone in production-representative autonomous flight test programs
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