Military
Japan to Buy Drones to Replace Apache Fleet
The transition from manned attack helicopters to unmanned systems is one of the most significant structural shifts in GSDF aviation in decades
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Propulsion
Beehive Industries Gets $30M U.S. Air Force Contract by for Frenzy Engine Family Development
Qualification of 3D-printed Frenzy 8 Engine Enables Operational Readiness, Vehicle Integration, and Scalable Production to Meet the Nation’s Surge Demand for Swarm-Class Drones
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C-UAS
General Atomics Pitches Mojave as a STOL Drone Hunter
“Mojave STOL provides the versatility that the U.S. Army and others need for the future, with the endurance and persistence they’ve come to rely on, underpinned by experience gleaned from almost 10 million total flight hours”
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AV Introduces MAYHEM 10 Multi-Role Launched Effects
MAYHEM 10 deploys from air, ground, and maritime platforms to extend host-platform standoff and enable threat detection and engagement at range. It pushes sensing and effects 100 km forward, allowing forces to operate outside threat envelopes while maintaining mission effectiveness.
FPV
US Tank Crews Defeated by Ukrainian Tennis Balls in NATO Exercise
Despite Ukrainian combat experience and the introduction of anti-drone protective structures on armoured vehicles in NATO countries, including the Netherlands and France, the United States has yet to take systematic steps in this area.
First Responders
City of Beverly Hills Launches 'Drone-in-a-Box' Program
“This program represents a significant advancement in how we respond to emergencies and protect our community,” said Mark G. Stainbrook, Chief of Police. “By leveraging this technology, we can make faster, more informed decisions while prioritizing the safety of both our officers and the public.”
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Business
UK Announces Biggest Ever Package of 120,000 Drones for Ukraine
The package includes a mix of long-range strike drones, intelligence and reconnaissance systems, logistics drones and maritime capabilities, with deliveries already underway this month
Business
Zelenskyy and Merz Shown Seven Types of Ukrainian‑German Joint Ventures Drones
The drones are to be manufactured by Ukrainian enterprises, for which memoranda have already been signed on the potential establishment of joint Ukrainian‑German ventures.
Business
Auterion Airlogix JV Gets First German Contract for Autonomous Strike Systems
They are production-rate munitions designed for contested, GPS-denied environments, built on combat-tested Ukrainian airframes and powered by Auterion’s combat-tested AI guidance, autonomous navigation, and electronic warfare resilience software.
Interceptor
New Interceptor Drone has AI Sound Targeting
Talon Avionics of Boise, Idaho developed the SECTR autonomous C-UAS system, featuring AI-driven acoustic targeting. SECTR detects threats acoustically at up to 100 meters, engages targets within one second, and achieves a stated hit probability of 95% or greater against drones weighing up to 1 kg.