C-UAS
Software
Business
Shield AI Raises $2B to Reach $12.7B Valuation, Acquires Software Company Aechelon
"The acquisition of Aechelon will accelerate the work we are doing with Hivemind, particularly in simulation like the Department of War’s JSE. It’s an incredible company with a fantastic team and a leading technology that plays a role in how we think about the AI pilot development lifecycle."
Data Links & Communications
Silvus Technologies adds Login Authentication to StreamScape ATAK Plugin
This latest update introduces Login Authentication, adding a critical layer of security with username and password requirements to protect your network from unauthorized access. Maintain full situational awareness and network control - anywhere, anytime.
C-UAS
UK Develops New Way of Tackling Drone Threats
BAE Systems Anti Threat System is a new software defined solution, enabled by C2 and decision support, to counter unmanned threats. It's a modular, software-driven decision engine that fuses intelligence, delivers rapid decision logic, and adapts at speed across the entire threat spectrum.
First Responders
AirData Launches Public Safety Program for Drone Fleets
Trusted by 444,000 pilots globally with more than 60M flights logged, the platform automates flight logging, aviation compliance, fleet management, live streaming, and public transparency. The Public Safety Program is designed for law enforcement, fire, and emergency response drone fleets.
Transport
Sikorsky and Robinson Helicopter Company Integrate MATRIX Autonomy into Robinson R66 TURBINETRUCK
Preserving the reliability, performance, and production maturity of the R66 platform, the R66 TURBINETRUCK repurposes the cabin entirely for essential payload, enabling mission-critical logistics and resupply operations in the most challenging environments.
AI
CCA’s AI Pilots Step into the Spotlight
Decoupling the airframe from the AI pilot means the Air Force will have not one but two decisions to make as it narrows the field of competitors in Increment 1 later this year. With two aircraft and two pilot systems, there are four possible combinations to choose from.
C-UAS
Volatus Aerospace Launches SKYDRA - a Counter-Drone Platform
SaaS Platform Expands Defence Software and Operational Readiness Capabilities
CCA
Anduril CCA Switches AI Pilots Midflight
The U.S. Air Force has established an Autonomy-Government Reference Architecture - essentially a baseline that separates flight from mission autonomy and gives contractors a common standard so that any mission software can plug and play with any aircraft and its flight software.
Software
Lazarus Hacking Group infiltrates European Drone Manufacturers
One of the world’s most feared cyber threat groups, Lazarus Group is allegedly backed by North Korea. Known for cybercrime and espionage, it has launched major disruptive attacks, including the 2014 Sony Pictures hack that exposed sensitive emails, unreleased films, and executives’ personal data.
CCA
Shield AI Selected as Mission Autonomy Provider for the U.S. Air Force CCA Program
The Air Force is working with Collins Aerospace and Shield AI to develop to develop 'mission' autonomy software, which will allow CCAs to take complex action when given basic directions from a pilot in a manned aircraft.
CCA
GA-ASI Achieves New Milestone With Semi-Autonomous CCA Flight
The combination of Sidekick autonomy software and YFQ-42A mission systems, connected through A-GRA, sets new benchmarks for combat autonomy, mission flexibility, operator control, and system reliability.