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Destinus Accelerates RUTA Block 3 Development Program with Rheinmetall to Scale European Long-Range Strike Production

18 May 2026 @ 10:25 am

Valkenburg, Netherlands: Destinus today announced the accelerated start of the RUTA Block 3program, developed for

TEKEVER expands into the US with North Carolina office opening and confirms presence at SOF week 2026

18 May 2026 @ 10:18 am

TEKEVER, a multinational leader in advanced autonomous systems, announces its official expansion into the United

Robin Radar expands US operations to meet rising security demands

18 May 2026 @ 10:15 am

Robin Radar Systems has expanded its presence in the United States, appointing senior representatives across

Meet the Pioneers – British Transport Police

15 May 2026 @ 7:22 pm

Simon Bachelor is Head of Drones Programme at the British Transport Police. With an extensive

Helsinki Awakes to Drone Alert

15 May 2026 @ 6:51 pm

Finland's recent drone alert demonstrated a high level of operational readiness, but the lack of any confirmed sightings has sparked a debate over the reliability of current threat assessments. While authorities successfully mobilized emergency protocols and grounded flights at Helsinki Airport, the absence of data-driven evidence—and the geographical inconsistency of the restrictions—raises concerns about "counter-drone panic." This incident highlights the growing tension between genuine national security, commercial lobbying for counter-UAS technology, and the political pressure to act decisively in an era of hybrid warfare.

U.S. Air Force Expands X10D EOD Program With Multi-Million Dollar Follow-On Award

15 May 2026 @ 2:33 pm

Skydio, the largest U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in flying robots, today announced a

Drone Makers ACSL and Draganfly Partner to Bring NDAA-Compliant Japanese Drones to Canadian Market; Signs Exclusive Distributor Agreement and Launches Technology Integration

15 May 2026 @ 8:23 am

Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading

The Drone That Wasn’t: How One Airport Worker’s Honest Mistake Shut Down Copenhagen Airspace

14 May 2026 @ 7:03 pm

When reports of "robotic lawnmower" shaped drones shut down Copenhagen Airport last September, it sparked a national security crisis. However, a new investigation reveals a startling reality: the "intruders" were likely nothing more than training planes, lens flares, and the very police helicopters sent to investigate them. From mistaken identities to reports of the military firing on a passenger airliner, this case highlights the chaotic "false-confirmation loops" that can paralyze modern airspace.

Iridium to Acquire Aireon, Advancing its Strategy to Lead the Future of Aviation Safety

14 May 2026 @ 6:15 pm

The transaction unifies the world’s only space-based air traffic surveillance system with the satellite network

PteroDynamics Awarded Contract by Royal Australian Navy for Transwing VTOL Unmanned Aircraft Systems

14 May 2026 @ 12:47 pm

PteroDynamics Inc. has secured its first international defense contract with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) to provide Transwing® VTOL unmanned aircraft systems. Following successful 2025 operational trials, the agreement includes the delivery of P4 Transwing aircraft in early 2026 to support autonomous maritime logistics, with options for the larger P5 system in 2027. This strategic partnership highlights the growing role of autonomous platforms in the Indo-Pacific and underscores the strengthening defense innovation ties between the U.S. and Australia.