Interceptor
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Branches out into Small Interceptor Drones
The interceptor drone "was developed in three months with the collaboration between the research and business divisions."
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Transport
Texas Residents Complain About Amazon Prime Air ‘Drone Highway' Overhead
Residents in the town of Richardson say Amazon Prime Air drones are creating frequent noise and raising privacy concerns since launching service in Decembe
Shield AI and UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía Partner to Expand Hivemind Autonomy for Global Unmanned Systems
Shield AI, the U.S. the defence technology company building one of the world's best AI pilots and next-generation aircraft, has signed a strategic integration partnership with Spain’s UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía, part of the Spanish multinational technology company Grupo Oesía and a specialist in guidance,
OPA
Quantum Systems Unveils PULSE P19 - an OPA C-UAS MALE UAV
LALE and MALE drones have proven vulnerable in modern conflicts. Quantum Systems unveils its answer to this challenge at ILA 2026: PULSE P19, designed to provide higher speeds, higher scalability, counter-UAS and multi-role capabilities, with persistent mission endurance.
Business
Ukraine's Amazing Drones Becomes a Terra Drone Subsidiary
Accelerating the Development of a Low-Cost, Robust Air Defense Network with “Terra A1,” a Short-Range, Rapid-Response Interceptor Drone Used in Real Combat Operations in Ukraine, and Strengthening the Global Growth Foundation of Its Defense Business
Technology
US Army Landing Craft Launches Drone-Dropping High-Altitude Balloons
Military
Senators Want to Build Back MQ-9 Fleet by 2028
The Air Force had 182 MQ-9s as of last October, split 158-24 between the Active and National Guard fleets. But losses have mounted over the past nine months. Today, there are only about 135 aircraft.
Testing
Shield AI and Destinus Demonstrate Autonomous Strike and Teaming Capabilities
The milestone builds on two prior phases of integration: Phase 1 established Hivemind platform control on the Hornet in under two months and Phase 2 demonstrated V-BAT and Hornet multi-platform teaming in flight
Business
Airbus and Alta Ares Partner to Develop Europe's Air Defence Solutions
By combining Airbus’ system and software integration expertise with Alta Ares’ battlefield-proven AI-powered tactical air defence, the partnership will deliver next-level air superiority
Test Ranges
UK Opens World-Leading Drone Hub on Spitfire Factory Site
The development of manufacturing and warehousing facility Panattoni Park, in Swindon, is expected to create 7,000 jobs
Military
GA-ASI Offers SeaGuardian for US Air Force Reaper Shortage
The rate of losses has forced the Air Force to consider near-term and long-term options for replacing a fleet of MQ-9s that stood at less than 140 in early May.
Military
Teledyne FLIR Defense Launches Black Recon Autonomous Micro-Drone
Autonomous launch, recovery, and recharge from military vehicles and fixed installations. Three-drone rotation provides persistent surveillance and real-time targeting data in contested environments