3D Printing
The HANX drone is the first of its type to be approved by both NAVAIR and meet current NDAA requirements. The Marine Innovation Campus has since developed a plan for in-house production of HANX, plus the framework for field training and curriculum.
Loitering Munitions - One Way Effector (OWE)
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.
Testing
Airbus HTeaming is a brand new modular manned-unmanned teaming solution designed to be compatible across the entire Airbus helicopter range. As a UAS-agnostic system, it integrates a variety of unmanned platforms allowing helicopter crews to take full control of different UAS in flight.
Business
Military
According to the Minister, the department has shifted its focus to “more cost-effective unmanned systems with comparable capabilities, capable of operating in the most challenging environments.”
Military
ULTRA is a single system and one that can be configured to support different missions and use cases. How it gets configured depends on the requirements of the mission and the outcome the user wants to achieve.
Swarms
The shift in strategy toward large drone carrier aircraft reflects changes on the modern battlefield. Drone strikes have become ubiquitous in recent conflicts.
Military
The 184th Attack Squadron distinguished itself by executing 314 combat sorties and delivering 5,972 hours of Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) in support of Operations INHERENT RESOLVE and PROSPERITY GUARDIAN.
Military
Designed to enhance ISR capabilities, the Aliaca is a small tactical UAS that supports faster decision-making and increased operational responsiveness. A Category 2 UAS, it is available in both fixed-wing and VTOL configurations, offering high operational flexibility.
Business
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.
Data Links & Communications
SpaceX implemented technical restrictions to block Starlink use on Russian strike drones following a request from Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence. The measures disable Starlink terminals on high-speed platforms, limiting Russian UAV command and control capability.
Business
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