Military
Germany Arrests Woman for Supplying Drone Information to Russian Agent
The German-Ukrainian dual citizen was arrested in Berlin
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C-UAS
Ukrainian Cost-Effective System for Capturing Mavic drones
The device is purely mechanical, with no electronics onboard, and is mounted on a quadcopter with a 10- to 15-inch frame. Visually, it looks like a sea trawl – effectively a net, similar to those used by fishing vessels as well as warships to sweep for mines.
C-UAS
China Displays ‘Hurricane 3000’ Microwave Weapon for Operational Counter-Drone Warfare
China’s decision to parade the Hurricane 3000 suggests a high level of confidence in its readiness for operational use
Business
$600M New Investment Raises Zipline Valuation to $7.6 Bn
The round saw participation from several new and existing investors, including Fidelity Management & Research Company, Baillie Gifford, Valor Equity Partners and Tiger Global.
Business
GA-ASI and Barzan Holdings Sign MOU
“Collaboration with Barzan and Qatar is central to GA’s approach to delivering operationally relevant, next-generation capabilities”
Data Links & Communications
Ukrainian Mass-Produced Drone Can Lie in Wait for Targets for up to 14 days
Power Key System allows the operator to remotely turn off all power drone except the receiver. The drone 'falls asleep', becoming invisible to the means of radio-technical intelligence.
Business
Joby to Expand Manufacturing Footprint with Acquisition of Second Ohio Facility
With manufacturing lines in California and Ohio, additional facility will expand Joby’s dual-site manufacturing strategy and leverage Ohio’s deep aerospace talent
Propulsion
PowerLight Technologies Laser Power Beaming System to Enable ‘Infinite Flight’ for DoW UAS
The project has moved from individual component work to integrated system testing
Video
Saab 35 Draken – The Mach 2 Beast No One Was Ready For
A total of 651 Drakens were manufactured by Saab. Sweden's fleet of Drakens comprised a total of six different versions, while two additional models of the Draken were offered to prospective export customers
Events
UMEX 2026 Highlights
Where innovation meets mission readiness - UMEX 2026 brings together global defence leaders, military delegations, and technology providers to showcase the latest in unmanned systems, robotics, and AI-driven capabilities.
C-UAS
Ukraine Halts German HX-2 Drone Orders After Battlefield Failures
Three sources told Bloomberg that the drones also struggled to maintain communication with operators due to electronic warfare interference near the front lines, raising concerns about their viability in contested environments.
C-UAS
Boeing Selects Drone Sky Defender’s UAS Sentry to Protect Manufacturing Facilities Nationwide
The deployment represents a significant advancement in Boeing’s perimeter security posture amid the growing risk of unauthorized and malicious drone activity.