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Fires after strikes in Crimea are recorded at the Kerch railway station, on the Arabat Spit, and beyond

Ukrainian media report overnight strikes across Crimea, with fires burning at Kerch's railway station and an oil depot and at Russian troop positions on the Arabat Spit.

"Madyar" confirmed the destruction of another 12 vessels of the Russian shadow fleet

Ukraine's unmanned-systems commander Robert Brovdi claims 12 more Russian shadow-fleet vessels destroyed, bringing Kyiv's reported tally to 159 ships hit in the Azov and Black Seas since July 6.

Russia attacked the port of Mykolaiv with drones: three foreign vessels damaged, two dead

Ukrainian outlets report jet-powered Shahed-238 drones struck Mykolaiv's port on July 17, killing two people and damaging three foreign vessels — an attack reaching the international shipping behind Ukraine's Black Sea e

Exail to supply a European navy with a light, rapidly deployable MCM system

French uncrewed-systems firm Exail will deliver three lightweight mine countermeasures packages to an unnamed European navy, fitting its UMIS uncrewed suite onto 9.5-metre rigid inflatables for rapid mine detection and c

Lockheed Martin taps Machina’s robots for mission-critical missile parts

Lockheed Martin has awarded Machina Labs a qualification contract for its JASSM cruise missile program, the first time parts shaped by the startup's robotic sheet-metal forming will enter a missile supply chain.

Saronic Selects Texas to Build $3 Billion ‘Port Alpha’ Shipyard for Autonomous Vessels

Saronic will build its $3 billion Port Alpha shipyard in Brownsville, Texas, a bet that mass-producing autonomous vessels can help rebuild US shipbuilding capacity long dwarfed by China's.

Typhoon USV Completes First-Ever At-Sea Resupply with USS Essex

Splash Industries' Typhoon entered USS Essex's well deck during the RIMPAC 2026 exercises, in what is reported as the first underway replenishment carried out by an unmanned surface vessel for a crewed warship.

Air Force reaches CCA milestone with live-firing of missile from Anduril’s robotic fighter jet

The Air Force successfully live-fired a missile from an Anduril robotic fighter jet as part of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.

Anduril and U.S. Department of War agree framework to scale Barracuda-500 air-launched strike munition production

A production framework with Anduril targets scaling the Barracuda-500, a low-cost air-launched strike munition to supplement high-end U.S. and allied weapons.

Army reveals new details on autonomous launcher, high energy laser program

The Army announced it will award the first contracts for autonomous launcher and high-energy laser systems next month.

CoAspire’s RAACM cruise missile joins U.S. Air Force FAMM plan to expand affordable long-range strike production at scale

CoAspire's RAACM cruise missile joins the Air Force's FAMM initiative to establish scalable, affordable long-range strike production through non-traditional manufacturers.

European Commission launches Ukraine defence industry partnership, Drone Deal and €1 billion drone funding under support loan

The EU pledges €1 billion for joint drone development and production with Ukraine, aligning defence manufacturing standards in a strategic partnership.

GABLER and FLANQ’s Torpedo Tube-Launched USV Completes Sea Trials

GABLER and FLANQ say their Ranger demonstrator, a surface drone launched from a submarine torpedo tube, has completed sea acceptance trials — a step toward submarines deploying uncrewed vessels of their own.

In first, Air Force fires live shot off CCA wingman drone

The Air Force successfully fired a live air-to-air missile from a CCA wingman drone that tracked the target.

In its next chapter, DIU aims to reduce the military’s ‘cost per kill’

The Defense Innovation Unit's elevation to official Pentagon status with new leadership signals a push to deliver military capability faster and cheaper.

Kongsberg and Oceaneering selected for U.S. Department of War XLUUV concept work under DIU CAMP program

Two defense firms were selected to design next-generation undersea drones for the U.S. military under an initiative to speed autonomous naval systems into operational use.

Northrop Grumman and Airbus sign agreement to support planned MQ-4C Triton expansion for NATO ISR Force

Northrop Grumman and Airbus partner to expand NATO's Triton maritime surveillance drone fleet to address allied demand for persistent intelligence.

Operation Firecrest: HMS Prince of Wales Demonstrates Royal Navy’s ‘Hybrid’ Shift

Britain's flagship carrier group is using its High North deployment to show how the Royal Navy is folding uncrewed systems into routine operations alongside crewed ships and NATO allies.

When Perception Becomes the Battlefield

Recent Iranian operations against Israel reveal how AI-recontextualized content has collapsed the costs of large-scale cognitive attacks.

Defense industry shifts procurement model to speed drone deployment

Military procurement is adapting to accelerate drone deployment as cheap unmanned systems prove operationally effective in real-world missions.

From Drones to PSYOP: Kiev Hosts Cognitive Influence & Resilience Forum

Former military drone advocate launches nonprofit for Ukrainian cognitive resilience and information defense.

History in the Making: Ukraine Conducts First Fully Unmanned Amphibious Raid at Kinburn Split

Ukraine reportedly landed uncrewed ground vehicles from sea drones onto the Russian-held Kinburn Spit, an operation Naval News calls the first amphibious raid executed entirely by unmanned systems.

Leonardo DRS CEO on ‘nearly insatiable’ demand abroad, using AI and more

Leonardo DRS CEO cites nearly insatiable overseas demand for defense capabilities as he outlines organic and acquisition growth plans.

Trump to Investigate Iranian Drones in Cuba: What this Means

Trump says Washington is examining whether Iran has stashed Shahed drones in Cuba — a claim with no public evidence so far, but one he suggests could trigger U.S. action if substantiated.

За рік кількість допущених до експлуатації БпАК зросла на 30%

Ukraine's military approved 413 domestic drone-system models for operational use in early 2026, a 30% increase from the prior year.

BlueBird Tech запустила серійне виробництво сіткомета «Чіпа» для боротьби з FPV-дронами

Ukrainian firm BlueBird Tech begins mass production of Chipa, a net-based interceptor for FPV drones threatening Ukrainian forces and civilians.

CENTCOM Deploys Saronic Corsair USV Against Iranian Submarine At Bandar Abbas

CENTCOM says three Saronic Corsair unmanned surface vessels struck a laid-up Iranian midget submarine at Bandar Abbas, marking the first American combat use of expendable one-way attack craft at sea.

Українська Farsight Vision запустила інструмент, який визначає місцезнаходження ворожих дронів за перехопленою трансляцією

A Ukrainian defense startup released software that identifies drone locations from video feeds, designed for counter-drone operations.

Колишній заступник міністра оборони став керуючим директором європейскої компанії-виробника ШІ-дронів Helsing в Україні

European AI-drone maker Helsing appoints Ukraine's former Deputy Defense Minister to lead its operations in the country.

Kamikaze Drone Boats Used By U.S. In Combat For The First Time (Updated)

The U.S. deployed uncrewed surface vessels as strike weapons in combat for the first time, expanding autonomous maritime combat capabilities.

New Jets, Drones Will Transform Fort Hood Into Army’s Aerial Intel Hub

The U.S. Army is establishing its first operational drone battalion at Fort Hood while consolidating aerial surveillance and intelligence capabilities.

Ondas acquires DZYNE for $875.8M, expanding its defense capabilities

Ondas is paying $875.8 million in cash and stock for DZYNE Technologies, folding the California firm's autonomous resupply and multi-domain drone capabilities into its expanding defense portfolio.

The Agentic State Paradox: Inside Ukraine’s High-Stakes AI Strategy for 2030

Ukraine is pursuing an aggressive AI deployment strategy for defense while also preparing legal compliance for eventual European Union membership.

Ukraine Lands Armed Robot Ashore In Russian-Held Territory Via Drone Boat

Ukraine sent an armed ground robot ashore via drone boat to fight in Russian-occupied territory, operating entirely without troops.

48 Russian vessels hit over 5 days as Ukraine turns Crimea’s fuel routes into a new battleground

Ukraine says its drones struck 48 Russian vessels supplying Crimea over five days, part of an expanding maritime warfare campaign.

Also reported by Euromaidan Press, Euromaidan Press.

Ukraine Claims Scores Of Russian Ships Struck In Sea Of Azov

Ukraine claims its drones have struck over 80 Russian shadow fleet tankers in the Sea of Azov since July 6, disrupting oil supply operations.

Anti-drone nets keep failing: Russia’s fuel tanks burn from Azov to Moscow

Ukrainian drones struck Russian oil refineries and fuel depots in Krasnodar, Taganrog, and near Moscow on July 10, setting fires according to Russian officials and monitoring channels.

D-CLIPSE: Distributed Consensus-based Localization with Passive Listening on Shared State Exchange

Researchers present a decentralized approach to multi-robot localization that eliminates the need for centralized coordination or infrastructure.

SASGeo: Stability-Aware Semantic Map Localization for GNSS-Denied UAVs -- A Framework and Synthetic Proof of Concept

Researchers propose a semantic mapping approach for GPS-denied drone navigation that handles seasonal, lighting, and sensor variations where raw image matching typically fails.

Ukraine is turning its long-range strike campaign into a permanent military command

Ukraine is folding its deep-strike drone and missile operations into a permanent dedicated command, a restructuring Zelenskyy says is meant to make attacks inside Russia a standing feature of its war effort.

ADVENT CMS Enters Service with a NATO Navy For the First Time

The Romanian Navy has deployed a Turkish-made combat management system, marking the first NATO operational use of HAVELSAN's ADVENT platform.

AVSS sets production record amid rising global drone demand

AVSS, a Canadian drone manufacturer, reports it has already exceeded last year's entire annual output with months to spare.

Germany and Ukraine sign agreement on joint production of BARS drones

Germany and Ukraine agreed to jointly produce BARS drones, establishing defense industrial cooperation beyond traditional military aid.

Ukrainian drones strike oil pipeline control station in Bashkortostan, located 1,500 km from Ukraine – videos

Ukraine's military says drones hit an oil pipeline control station in Bashkortostan, 1,500 kilometers from the border, extending strikes deep into Russian territory.

v1.18.0-beta1

A beta release of PX4, the open-source autopilot stack underlying many autonomous aircraft and drone platforms, is available.

Anduril Secures First NATO Contract: Lattice for eAirC2 Data Platform Initiative

Anduril secured its first NATO contract supplying Lattice, a platform for the eAirC2 command-and-control initiative.

DIU reshaping its tech priorities and portfolio teams under new leadership

The Defense Innovation Unit is consolidating its seven operational portfolios into three, prioritizing speed, scale, and military lethality under new leadership.

Four NATO Allies to Procure Up to Five MQ-4C Triton HALE UAVs

Denmark, Finland, Germany and Norway are buying advanced high-altitude drones to enhance NATO's surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.

General Staff: In the Bryansk region, a microelectronics plant and an airfield oil depot were hit

Ukraine's General Staff reports strikes on a microelectronics plant and oil depot in Bryansk region, hitting both industrial and fuel-supply targets.

NATO will increase drone operator training fivefold by 2027 - Rutte

NATO plans to quintuple drone operator training by 2027, scaling capacity for unmanned operations.

New DroneShield software targets faster, harder-to-track drones

DroneShield's software update addresses a widening detection gap as drones become faster and more difficult for counter-drone systems to track.

Russia Says Moscow Faces Largest Drone Attack in Two Years

Russian officials report over 430 drones targeted the Moscow region overnight, with dozens approaching the capital and forcing flight restrictions.

SBS struck 8 Russian tankers in the Sea of Azov at night, which were transporting fuel to Crimea – "Magyar"

Ukraine targeted Russia's shadow fleet ferrying fuel to Crimea, striking eight tankers in the Sea of Azov with attack drones.

Scaling Up the Frontline: ARX Robotics and Roboneers Launch Joint Venture to Deliver Thousands of Combat UGV Platforms

Two Ukrainian robotics companies are launching a joint venture to mass-produce thousands of combat ground robots for frontline operations.

‘Skies Will Determine Outcome’: Zelensky Says 1,000 Drones Over Moscow Will Change Putin’s Calculus

Zelensky says air dominance through drones and Western air defense will determine the war, and calls for licensed production in Ukraine to sustain strikes inside Russia.

U.S. Navy Boosts Lionfish UUV Production with New HII Contract Option

The U.S. Navy has exercised a production option for Lionfish, scaling deployment of the platform selected as its standard unmanned undersea vehicle.

Ukraine could organize a naval blockade of Russia using UAVs

A Ukrainian drone designer says unmanned aircraft could blockade Russian oil exports in the Baltic and Black Seas, though Western allies oppose the idea due to fuel concerns.

Kraken Robotics acquires Covelya Group for $615M

Kraken Robotics acquires subsea imaging specialist Covelya Group for $615M, expanding its uncrewed maritime autonomy capabilities.

Marine Corps establishes robotics integration group for drone and counter-drone training

A new Marine Corps organization will oversee standardized training for small unmanned systems and counter-drone operations.

Pentagon awards $80M task order for AI-enabled tech to defend Air Force bases against small drones

AeroVironment receives the first $80.5 million task order under a $500 million Pentagon program to defend U.S. Air Force bases from drones.

PGZ and Anduril to Produce Surface-Launched Barracuda-500M in Bydgoszcz

U.S. defense firm Anduril and Polish manufacturer PGZ are partnering to produce the Barracuda-500M surface-launched system in Poland.

Quantum Systems raises $1.2B to expand drone production and deployments

Quantum Systems' $1.2 billion Series D funding round values the defense drone supplier above $8 billion as it scales production of autonomous multi-domain systems.

Українська Contra Drone представила автономний ШІ-перехоплювач Peace Duck для полювання на російські «Орлани»

Ukrainian firm Contra Drone unveiled Peace Duck, an autonomous interceptor drone that hunts Russian reconnaissance aircraft without operator control.

У DOT-Chain Defence з'явилася нова функція — конструктор дронів

DOT-Chain Defence introduced a drone configurator, allowing Ukrainian forces to select modifications tailored to specific combat missions at order time.

Українська компанія F-Drones вперше експортувала партію бойових безпілотників до США

Ukrainian drone maker F-Drones ships 2,000 combat units to the United States in its first officially approved export.

Міноборони кодифікувало «Королеву Шершнів» — перший найбільший в Україні багатоцільовий FPV-дрон

Ukraine's defense ministry has codified a 17-inch domestically produced FPV drone, formalizing a large-format capability pioneered by Ukrainian weapons developers.

«Багато навчаємо самі. Беремо людей після університету як на виробництво, так і в R&D», — CEO Skyeton про найм. Яких IT-спеціалістів наразі шукає deftech-компанія

Ukrainian drone maker Skyeton is hiring 13 engineers and QA specialists, indicating active expansion within the country's autonomous-systems sector.

Компанія Vantor (ex-Maxar) запустила космічне 3D-картографування для дронів та військових

Vantor's rapid satellite 3D mapping helps military drones operate and plan missions in GPS-denied environments.

Air Force, Space Force combine multiple AI tools in latest battle management experiment

The Air Force and Space Force tested coordinated battle management tools in an experiment on human-machine teaming.

Australia releases 2026 Defence Industry Development Strategy to strengthen sovereign defence industry, workforce and export support

Australia's new defence strategy emphasizes building sovereign industrial capacity and growing a skilled workforce to support domestic manufacturing.

Also reported by Breaking Defense.

Department of War Creates Central Office to Oversee U.S. Military Unmanned Systems

The U.S. Department of War created a central office to consolidate oversight of military drone and autonomous systems programs.

F-15EX And Ghost Bat Team Up Over Pacific During Valiant Shield

The U.S. Air Force exercised the F-15EX as a controller for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone during Valiant Shield 26, testing a crewed-unmanned pairing concept.

Kongsberg secures international contract for underwater surveillance and protection of critical infrastructure

Kongsberg has secured an international contract to supply underwater surveillance and protection technology for critical infrastructure, with customer and value undisclosed.

Pentagon awards $500M contract for counter-drone tech to AeroVironment

In a three-year deal, the Pentagon awards AeroVironment $500 million for counter-drone technology.

Russia “Highly Likely” Behind Drone Incursions Over U.S. Bases In England Report Concludes

An international defense institute attributes mysterious drone incursions over U.S. bases in England to Russian ships.

The Black Box Problem in Cognitive Warfare: Why “Targeting Cognition” Is Not Enough

While cognitive warfare doctrine aims at targeting cognition, the unmeasurable gap between information inputs and behavioral outcomes renders the strategy incomplete.

Ukraine says June deep strikes hit 11 Russian oil refineries and eight defence industry sites at ranges beyond 2,000 km

Ukraine says it struck 11 Russian oil refineries and eight defence facilities in June, demonstrating the reach of its long-range strike capability.

When AI Turns Against the Machine: The Emerging Threat of LLMs Targeting AI Infrastructure

Defense networks face a new vulnerability: AI systems designed to attack AI infrastructure, exploiting security gaps in systems not built to counter this threat.

Why the Pentagon is in a hurry to spend $152 billion

The Pentagon is directing program offices to accelerate $152 billion in spending before an upcoming budgetary deadline.

AWS, Anduril debut new tactical data center offering listed on DOD’s cloud marketplace

AWS and Anduril introduced a tactical data center enabling military commanders and first responders to access cloud computing in remote, connectivity-poor areas.

EUROGUARD M-SASV Project Moves From Design To Reality With Hull Presentation

A €95 million European initiative for semi-autonomous naval vessels completes design review and reveals its first prototype hull.

EXCLUSIVE: Hegseth creates autonomy czar to manage almost all drone efforts

The Pentagon consolidates drone and autonomous vehicle control under a single coordinator role, reporting directly to the Deputy Defense Secretary.

Hegseth realigning DOD’s scattered unmanned and autonomy work under new drone boss

The Pentagon created a unified command position for unmanned and autonomous systems, consolidating oversight previously scattered across the military.

House FY27 NDAA Signals Drones Have Become Core Military Infrastructure

The House budget proposal shifts priorities from drone purchases to the doctrine and training needed to embed unmanned systems as permanent military infrastructure.

Japan and Ukraine will jointly develop and produce military drones

Japan is partnering with Ukraine to develop military drones, combining industrial capacity with lessons from Ukraine's wartime drone operations.

New Su-57 Weapons Configuration Points To Drone And Cruise Missile Defense Mission

Recent imagery shows Russia configuring Su-57 fighters with air-to-air missiles and new targeting equipment to counter Ukrainian drones and cruise missiles.

Off the Rails: Hijacking the Scoring Head in Generative End-to-End Driving Planners with Safety-Violating Adversarial Perturbations

Researchers demonstrate how adversarial attacks can force autonomous vehicles to ignore safety constraints and crash.

Position: Vision-Language-Action Models Cannot Be Verified to Perform Physical Reasoning

Researchers argue that advances in robot manipulation models may not represent genuine physical understanding.

The Penza institute builds sensors for the missiles that hit Ukraine. Now it’s smoking.

Ukrainian drones targeted a Russian research facility that manufactures sensors for the cruise missiles striking Ukrainian cities.

Anti-Drone Warfare: The Missing Tier in Maritime Defence Architecture

The rise of autonomous attack drones has exposed a structural gap in maritime defence: anti-drone warfare is its own operational domain, not part of conventional air defence.

AWS Names Anduril a Preferred Edge Provider for National Security and Defense

AWS designates Anduril as a preferred provider for defense edge computing, formalizing official backing for the defense-sector company.

Drones, fighters, armored vehicles: Highlights from the UK’s Defence Investment Plan

The UK Defence Investment Plan commits £5 billion to autonomous systems, emphasizing unmanned capabilities across military platforms.

On the ground at Turkey’s EFES 2026 multinational military exercise

An on-the-ground look at EFES 2026, the large multinational exercise in Turkey where allied forces train together and Ankara puts its homegrown drones and defence systems on display.

One more entry in fast-filling interceptor lineup: Ukraine’s new Talion can kill drone or be drone

Ukraine officially codifies Talion, a new dual-role drone for air interception and ground strikes as a loitering munition.

Recent DoD changes risk fielding weapons with hidden problems, watchdog warns

Staffing reductions at DOD's weapons testing office have left reviewers covering too many programs, some outside their expertise, auditors warn.

Skunk Works C2 Ties Together Patriot, MRIC, and MADIS for Guam Defense Shield

The U.S. military is unifying air-defense systems under single command and control for Guam, advancing readiness against ballistic and cruise-missile threats.

SOCOM interested in developing long-range kamikaze drones

U.S. Special Operations Command is requesting industry proposals for extended-range loitering munitions.

Tobyhanna Depot boosts drone component production with new assembly lines

The U.S. Army is expanding drone component production at domestic facilities to build manufacturing capacity for the Drone Dominance initiative.

UK Sacrifices Its Future Destroyer As Part Of Massive Bet On Drones Across Its Forces

Britain is committing £6.6 billion to remake its armed forces around autonomous systems, with the Royal Navy scrapping a planned destroyer for crewed-unmanned vessel pairs.

Number of confirmed Flamingo missile hits rises to six, says OSINT analyst – photos

Open-source analysts have verified six Ukrainian Flamingo cruise missile strikes, including three against a Russian defense plant in Volgograd.

Brave1 тепер зможе фінансувати і оборонні стартапи з інших країн. Уряд запускає Brave International. Що це і як працює

Ukraine expands its Brave1 defense funding program to finance startups from partner nations through a new Brave International framework.

Kratos expands Spartan turbojet engine production to 3,000 units next year as missile and loitering munition demand grows

Kratos is expanding Spartan turbojet production to 3,000 units next year as defense-sector demand for affordable engines in missiles and loitering munitions grows.

Lockheed Martin outlines GPS III, GPS IIIF and quantum navigation approach for resilient, precise positioning in contested environments

Lockheed Martin is engineering resilient GPS satellites and developing quantum-navigation approaches to maintain positioning when conventional signals are degraded or denied.

Royal Australian Air Force deploys MC-55A Peregrine to Darwin for first operational test flights and regional surveillance missions

Australia begins operational testing of the MC-55A Peregrine in Darwin, expanding surveillance of Indo-Pacific maritime approaches.

This Ukrainian UGV, beloved by Ukrainian intel, is now winning over NATO countries and global defense giants

A Ukrainian unmanned ground vehicle used by Kyiv intelligence is now being licensed to French firms and gaining wider NATO interest.

U.S. Navy completes destroyer upgrades with SLQ-32(V)7 electronic warfare suite for USS Chung-Hoon and USS James E. Williams

Two U.S. Navy destroyers completed modernization with new integrated electronic warfare suites to enhance their defense capabilities.

AI as a Higher Headquarters

The U.S. Army's General Staff College is testing AI in command-level planning and decision support roles.

Hanwha Unveils Striker MUSV Family at Eurosatory 2026

Hanwha unveiled the Striker MUSV, one of the few autonomous surface vessels designed to carry missiles, expanding options in unmanned maritime warfare.

Hiding in the spectrum: Inside the Army’s race to make the command post disappear

The Army is testing command posts designed to evade electronic detection, part of an effort to protect vulnerable battlefield communications systems.

In the world’s most jammed battlefield, a Kyiv company keeps the signal alive

Himera's mesh radios from Kyiv are enabling Ukrainian brigades to communicate across heavily jammed terrain.

Russian MoD claims it shot down nearly 40,000 Ukrainian long-range drones over Russia and Crimea

Russia's military claims it destroyed nearly 40,000 Ukrainian long-range drones since January 2026, indicating sustained drone operations across Russian and occupied Crimean airspace.

Video: Ukraine’s Massive New Underwater Drone – Sea Trident ST-1000

Ukraine's Global Mark has unveiled the Sea Trident ST-1000, its first large-scale underwater drone, extending the country's unmanned maritime capabilities.

101st Airborne unit put ‘steel’ between soldiers and the breach, tested limits of AI in recent exercise

A 101st Airborne unit tested how drones and unmanned vehicles could automate dangerous breach operations during a recent training exercise.

Army Air Assault brigade found AI tools ill-suited to tactical planning

An Army Air Assault brigade found AI tools struggle with three-dimensional spatial reasoning needed for tactical planning.

Belgian-Dutch rMCM programme enters critical integration phase

Joint Belgian-Dutch autonomous mine clearing programme advances toward operational capability demonstrations by year-end.

«Ми називаємо це "bureaucracy killer"». Данило Цьвок розповів, як ШІ має замінити паперову роботу в ЗСУ

Ukraine's Defense AI Center proposes automating military paperwork to free officers for strategic work instead of routine administrative tasks.

Frank Kendall on the trouble with banning autonomous weapons [Book excerpt]

A former Air Force Secretary examines whether existing arms-control frameworks can effectively govern autonomous weapons development.

Hegseth hosts emerging weapons makers for meeting on munitions production: Sources

The Pentagon convened emerging weapons makers—Anduril, Castelion, and Leidos—in an unannounced meeting on munitions production.

Homo Post Machina: How AI and Decision Analytics Can Revolutionize Leader Performance for the Future Force

A strategist argues U.S. military AI modernization should center human leadership over technology-first defense-contracting, citing Ukraine's experience.

National Resilience Strategy Connects the Dots Behind U.S. Drone Policy

A new White House strategy positions commercial drones within broader U.S. efforts to strengthen manufacturing and supply chain resilience.

Polish Deep-Strike Drone With 1,000-km Range Tested Near Kyiv

Ukraine has completed field testing of Poland's Striker UAV with positive operator feedback; the drone can strike targets 1,000 kilometers away.

Russia built its air defense in layers. A Ukrainian commander says the drones are peeling them off one by one

Ukrainian drones are systematically dismantling Russia's layered air-defense system by targeting radars and launchers, according to a front-line commander.

Surge Capacity: How Anduril Delivered a Month of Production in a Week

Anduril says it compressed a month of production into one week, demonstrating surge capacity in its drone and targeting-software manufacturing.

The Code War: A Race to What End?

A Small Wars Journal analysis draws on science fiction warnings to argue that US-China competition for advanced AI threatens global stability without cooperation.

The defense sector confronts the growing convergence of cyber and kinetic domains

As defense systems become more software-reliant and interconnected, military leaders face growing vulnerabilities at the converging cyber-kinetic boundary.

This belt-worn drone detector is finally shipping

Zing Drone Solutions is shipping a belt-worn drone detector, providing law enforcement with a new option in the growing drone-detection market.

Trump’s budget supplemental would secure billions for munitions, emerging defense tech

A supplemental budget request would provide $67 billion to the Pentagon for munitions and emerging defense technologies.

40-tonne machine and fleet of robots: this is how Ukraine clears world’s most mined country without losing sappers

Ukraine is deploying remote demining robots and heavy machinery to clear dangerous minefields while reducing casualties among combat sappers.

As Russian air defense dwindles, Ukrainian glide bombs join the fray. But juicy targets are receding.

Ukraine deploys larger glide bombs as Russian air defenses weaken, though retreating targets limit the tactical advantage.

Engineering Reliable Autonomous Systems: Challenges and Solutions

Workshop report examines challenges in engineering reliable autonomous systems as their deployment becomes widespread.

MQ-28 Ghost Bat Drone Debuts In Large-Force Combat Exercise In The Pacific

Australia's MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone debuted in its first multinational large-force exercise during Valiant Shield 26 in the Pacific.

NavWM: A Unified Navigation World Model for Foresight-Driven Planning

A unified navigation system integrates perception and control to improve autonomous planning in complex environments.

Towards Clearer Skies? What Ukraine gets out of the most recent Ramstein meeting—and what it doesn’t

Ukraine's air defense gaps persist despite a 92% drone interception rate, as May marked the deadliest month for civilians since fighting began.

TurboMPC: Fast, Scalable, and Differentiable Model Predictive Control on the GPU

A new GPU-accelerated solver lets model predictive control run alongside neural networks, expanding autonomous robotics capabilities.

Ukraine built spy drone cheap enough for one-way missions. Pentagon is already watching producer

Ukraine is producing long-range reconnaissance drones designed for one-way missions, attracting Pentagon scrutiny of the manufacturer.

Ukraine turned combat into currency: more than 400 units now shop for their own weapons with points earned in battle

Ukrainian military units now purchase weapons through an army marketplace, earning points for combat performance—over 400 units have ordered more than 500,000 systems.

Ukrainian forces strike Russian vehicle used to launch Shahed-type drones

Ukrainian forces struck a Russian Shahed drone launcher after monitoring its launch operations.

Verifiable Foundation Models for Robot Safety

Researchers propose a verification framework for foundation-model-controlled robots, addressing the challenge of analyzing opaque systems for safe deployment.

White House sends $87.6B supplemental to Congress, with $67B for defense

The administration requests $67 billion for defense, with $21 billion allocated to replenish munitions depleted in active conflicts.

Army launches new low-cost interceptor program, targets fall for first live fire demo

The Army's new low-cost interceptor successfully completed its first live-fire test, positioned to supplement rather than replace air-defense systems.

Army will ‘open up’ ranges for defense vendors to speed up testing, with some sites mimicking Ukrainian frontlines

The Army is opening its testing ranges to defense vendors and building facilities that mimic Ukrainian frontlines to accelerate development.

Behind Hegseth’s European posture review, plus a big CCA program update

Hegseth's review of U.S. troop levels in Europe coincides with new progress on the Pentagon's drone wingman program for fighter pilots.

China’s Export Restrictions on Red Cat Highlight a Bigger Challenge for U.S. Drone Manufacturing

China restricted exports from Red Cat Holdings, highlighting supply chain vulnerabilities in the U.S. drone sector.

Counter-UAS Operations at the World Cup: A Template for Layered Airspace Defense

Kansas City's World Cup operation combined local police detection sensors with federal jamming teams in a coordinated civil-military model.

DARPA X-Plane Designed To Maneuver With Just Bursts Of Air Finally Gets Its Wings

Aurora Flight Sciences is installing wings on DARPA's X-65, an experimental aircraft that maneuvers using air bursts instead of traditional control surfaces.

FCC Drone Exemption List Offers Clues to Trusted Supplier Requirements

The FCC's conditional drone approvals reveal evolving criteria for which foreign-made systems bypass its import restrictions.

Leonardo and Baykar complete test flights for manned-unmanned teaming

Leonardo and Baykar complete test flights demonstrating interoperability between crewed and uncrewed aircraft systems.

MBDA and Fly-R Launch Co-development Contract for Diamond-Shaped Loitering Munition in U.A.E.

MBDA and Fly-R have signed a contract to co-develop a diamond-shaped loitering munition for the United Arab Emirates.

Poland buys V-Bat UAVs from Shield AI for naval forces

Poland is acquiring V-Bat drones from Shield AI for its navy, following reports the system has resisted electronic warfare attacks in Ukraine.

Also reported by Naval News.

U.S. Transfers Ocean Aero Tritons to Philippine Navy USV Unit

The U.S. transferred four Ocean Aero Triton autonomous vessels to the Philippine Navy, expanding its unmanned maritime operations.

What Was The “Jellyfish-Like” Drone Swarm The Downed F-15E Pilot Reportedly Saw Over Iran?

A U.S. F-15E pilot downed over Iran in April reported encountering a jellyfish-like drone swarm before ejecting.

Army picks Anduril to lead Next Gen C2 common data layer baseline

Anduril will develop the Army's next-generation command-and-control data layer, following successful field tests with the 4th Infantry Division.

Automation vs autonomy: What will shape the future of battlefield drones?

The military debate centers on where to draw the line between autonomous drone operation and mandatory human control over firing decisions.

Capacity is the new capability

Military planners increasingly view industrial production capacity and manufacturing speed as strategic advantages equal to weapons technology itself.

Ecuador Bets on Drones to Beat the Cartels — At What Cost?

As Ecuador deploys armed drones against drug cartels, the approach tests both the promise and limits of technology-driven counterinsurgency.

MARTAC and Intrepid Powerboats Announce Manufacturing Partnership to Scale Autonomous Surface Vessel Production

MARTAC partners with Intrepid Powerboats to scale Devil Ray autonomous surface vessel production, targeting 200–300 units annually amid government and commercial demand.

Success-Induced Orientation Collapse: Extending the OODA Loop in AI-Accelerated Decision Environments

Military theorists argue that AI-accelerated decision cycles may paradoxically harm effectiveness if they outpace the ability to maintain accurate situational awareness.

Turkey’s ‘Fighter Drone’ Teamed With M-346 Fighter-Trainer In Autonomy Trials

Turkey's Baykar and Leonardo completed the first live trials of K-SWARM, a crewed-uncrewed fighter concept toward autonomous air combat.

U.S. Army Selects Anduril to Lead Common Data Baseline to Scale Next Generation Command and Control

Anduril has been selected to develop unified data standards for the Army's next-generation command-and-control systems, supporting wider military coordination.

War robots invade Eurosatory 2026 as interest grows in UGVs after use in Ukraine

Unmanned ground vehicles combat-tested in Ukraine are on display at Eurosatory, signaling defense-industry interest despite expert skepticism about wider deployment.

Army’s Newest Unit Aims To “Overwhelm” Adversary With Drones In Pacific Fight

A new U.S. Army command aims to maintain Pacific operations through coordinated drone tactics in contested environments, informed by Ukraine's experience.

Beyond the Primes: Drone Dominance’s First Order Highlights a New Generation of Defense Drone Manufacturers

The Pentagon's Drone Dominance Program receives its first order as the initiative moves from competition to active procurement of military drones.

FCC says some Chinese drones are suddenly safe again

The FCC has expanded its list of Chinese drones exempt from import restrictions, signaling that federal regulators are making targeted exceptions despite their broader crackdown.

RC-135 Rivet Joints Could Control Drones To Drastically Expand Collection Capabilities

L3Harris is working to let RC-135 surveillance aircraft control uncrewed drones, expanding intelligence-collection range while keeping the valuable jets safer from air defenses.

Software-Defined Shielding: Inside the Ukrainian Hardware Interoperability at Eurosatory 2026

At Eurosatory 2026, Ukraine showcased open-architecture military systems designed for interoperability across disparate hardware platforms.

Extraordinary Footage From Moscow Under Heavy Ukrainian Aerial Attack

Ukraine launched a major drone and missile strike on Moscow during daylight hours, the largest attack on the capital in two years.

Fassmer and ST Engineering Sign Teaming Agreement for Unmanned Surface Vessels

A German-Singaporean shipbuilding partnership aims to develop unmanned surface vessels, expanding the industrial base for maritime robotics.

MQ-9 Getting Airborne Early Warning Radar Is A Huge Deal

The MQ-9 Reaper is receiving airborne early warning radar, combining strike capability with wide-area threat detection in a single platform.

Rheinmetall, Vantor plan joint ISR venture for Bundeswehr

Rheinmetall's partnership with Vantor on Bundeswehr ISR marks the company's third major military deal in recent months.

Taiwan’s Green UAS Milestone Highlights a Potential Path for Trusted Foreign Drone Suppliers

Taiwan's participation in a U.S. drone certification program illustrates how allied manufacturers might provide alternatives to Chinese-made drones for the American market.

The sights of Eurosatory 2026, from the show floor

Photographs from Eurosatory 2026 document the defense platforms Europe's nations are prioritizing in their current military modernization efforts.

Anduril Wins Production Contract for U.S. Air Force CCA Program

Anduril has won a production contract with the U.S. Air Force for collaborative combat aircraft.

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Introducing ArsenalOS™: Anduril’s Digital Manufacturing Backbone

Anduril introduced ArsenalOS, a digital manufacturing platform designed to accelerate weapons production for US and allied forces.

USAF Orders Both General Atomics’ FQ-42 And Anduril’s FQ-44 Into Production

The Air Force orders both competing drone designs into production, establishing a dual-vendor strategy for collaborative combat aircraft.

Why We Choose to ‘Fight Unfair’

Defense-tech firm Anduril articulates its strategic approach to advanced military capabilities and asymmetric warfare.

From Combat to Coalition: How Ukraine’s Battle-Tested Deep Tech is Anchoring Germany’s Air Defense

Ukrainian defense technology proven in combat is now part of Germany's air defense, marking a NATO shift toward faster adoption of battle-tested systems.

Industrial Biopolymers, Supercavitation, and AI TRiSM: Inside Ukraine’s VivaTech 2026 Pitch Cohort

Ukrainian deep-tech startups are pitching innovations in biopolymers, supercavitation, and AI at VivaTech, seeking European investment.

95% Autonomous: How MaXon Systems Bypasses the Elite Pilot Bottleneck in Swarm Defense

Ukrainian firm MaXon Systems has developed highly autonomous drones to counter swarms, addressing the pilot bottleneck in air defense.

The Jet-Age Dogfight: Ukrainian Military Tech Shifts to High-Speed AI Interceptors

Ukraine is shifting its air defense to high-speed AI-guided interceptors as it faces faster, jet-powered loitering weapons.

The Transatlantic Defense Corridor: How Ukrainian and Canadian DefTech Companies are Forging a Bilateral Hardware Pipeline

Ukrainian and Canadian defense companies are partnering to bring battle-tested hardware innovations to commercial scale.

2U Tech Forum: How Ukraine is Architecting a Resilient Technology Ecosystem

Ukraine is positioning itself as a testing ground for frontier dual-use technologies amid geopolitical upheaval.

Drones hit nuclear sites and surrounding areas under Russian and Ukrainian control

Drone strikes are targeting nuclear power plants on both sides of the front line, including Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya facility now under Russian control.

Reuters: ‘Russia authorises banks to directly defend against drones’

Russian banks now operate their own anti-drone defenses with armed staff, without requiring state military support.

AUKUS partners sign agreement on underwater drones, speed up sub plan

AUKUS members formalize underwater drone cooperation to speed up their submarine plans.

Army sent jailbroken tech to Middle East as part of ongoing hackathon

The Army deployed modified equipment to the Middle East through hackathon sprints, accelerating iteration of capabilities in active theater.

Romania deploys F-16s after Russian drone strike on civilian infrastructure

Romania mobilized F-16 fighters in response to Russian drone strikes on civilian targets.

SpaceX wins $4.16B Space Force contract to detect airborne moving targets

SpaceX lands a $4.16 billion contract to build satellite systems for detecting and tracking aircraft and airborne targets.

Powering Integrated Operations at Flytrap 5.0

Anduril announced Flytrap 5.0, a command-and-control update enabling integrated operations across drones and AI targeting systems.

NGC2 at Scale: How Team Anduril and the Army Took Lattice Across the 4th Infantry Division

The 4th Infantry Division has deployed Anduril's Lattice command-and-control system for drone coordination and targeting.

Anduril Introduces Voyager Gateway 1: Rugged Edge Compute for the Dismounted Operator

Anduril releases Voyager Gateway 1, a portable computer bringing command and targeting capabilities directly to dismounted troops in the field.

British Army Down-Selects Anduril UK to Build Land Autonomous Collaborative Platforms

The British Army selects Anduril to build autonomous collaborative ground platforms, advancing autonomous systems in NATO forces.

v1.17.0 - Stable Release

PX4-Autopilot releases version 1.17.0 as stable, the open-source autopilot software used in autonomous military and civilian platforms.

Anduril Announces $5B Series H Raise

Anduril secures $5 billion Series H funding for autonomous drones and military targeting systems.

Anduril, Department of War Sign Production Agreement for Surface-Launched Barracuda-500M

Anduril has signed a production agreement with the Department of War for the surface-launched Barracuda-500M, marking the system's advancement toward military deployment.

v1.18.0-alpha1

PX4-Autopilot, foundational software for autonomous drones, releases v1.18.0-alpha1 ahead of the next stable version.

Anduril to Deliver Battle Management Solution for Missile Defense in the Western Pacific

Anduril to supply a battle management system for missile defense in the Western Pacific.

v1.16.2 - Stable Release

PX4-Autopilot reaches stable v1.16.2 release, an update to the open-source flight control system used across civilian and military unmanned platforms.