Loitering Munitions - One Way Effector (OWE)
Kratos, NCSIST Team Successfully Test Integrated Mighty Hornet IV System in Taiwan
Ultimate Objective is High Quantity Fleet of Mighty Hornet IV Systems Ready in Taiwan – Affordable Mass
Business
Loitering Munitions - One Way Effector (OWE)
Pentagon Names Vendors Invited to Compete in Phase I of Drone Dominance Program
The much-anticipated announcement marks the first of a four-phase approach to fielding one-way attack drones and a crucial nexus for the military’s sprint to adopt and widely produce small, cheap UAS.
Business
Honeywell and LIG Nex1 to Collaborate on UAV and Defence Technologies
"By exploring opportunities with LIG Nex1, we are evaluating how proven commercial unmanned capabilities can be responsibly adapted to support next-generation defence and autonomous systems”
Targets
Kratos Gets $61M US Navy Target Contract
This highly versatile aerial target supports various mission requirements by carrying a wide array of internal and external payloads, e.g. Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), passive and active RF augmentation, infrared (IR) augmentation (plume pods), chaff and flare dispensers, and towed targets.
Business
Red Cat Secures New Orders for Black Widow Drones from Asia-Pacific
Business
Ondas to Acquire UK's Rotron Aero, Expanding Unmanned Vehicle Technologies
Acquisition will strengthen Ondas’ offering to the defence and security markets through an expanded system-of-systems architecture, incorporating long-range unmanned aerial vehicles, integrated command-and-control technologies, and an established presence in the UK market.
Business
Shield AI Selected to Provide V-BAT UAS and Hivemind Autonomy Software to the Indian Army
This deal builds on Shield AI’s ongoing commitment to India’s security and war fighting needs. In December 2025, JSW Defence Pvt. Ltd commenced construction of its facility for next-generation UAS to manufacture V-BAT domestically.
First Responders
Lockheed Martin Led Team to Transform America's Wildfire Prevention, Detection and Response
EMBERPOINT will use artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and integrated command-and-control technologies to help first responders detect fires earlier, prevent their spread and enhance coordination for mitigation efforts.
Business
Teledyne FLIR Defense Wins $17.5 M Swiss Contract Black Hornet 4 Nano-Drones for Vehicle-Integrated Reconnaissance
Delivery of the Black Hornet UAV systems to Swiss Armed Forces will include drones with software and integration kit specially designed to work with Piranha 8x8 vehicle digital infrastructure. Work shows market potential for UAS armoured vehicle integrations to enhance tactical operations
Business
KONGSBERG wins $1.7 BN Contract for Counter-UAS Solutions in Poland
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and consortium partner Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa have signed a contract with the Polish Armaments Agency for the delivery of Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems to protect the country against the evolving threats from unmanned aerial platforms.
Business
HENSOLDT and TYTAN Partner on Counter-UAS and Critical Infrastructure Protection
TYTAN’s cost-effective interceptor drones teams with HENSOLDT’s sensors and solutions expertise with its command-and-control software Elysion Mission Core
Agriculture
Agri Spray Drones and WinField United to Co-Market Drone-Based Crop Application
By combining ASD's application technology expertise with WinField United's product performance leadership, the collaboration aims to help retailers and operators adopt drone application with confidence.