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Black Sea grain war escalates: Ukraine knocked out most of Russia’s grain exports, and Russia is now sinking ships off Romania and Bulgaria

Russia deployed Geran-4 drones against cargo ships in the Black Sea, continuing a weeks-long campaign to disrupt Ukrainian grain exports.

Also reported by Euromaidan Press.

Advanced Navigation expands U.S. manufacturing in Huntsville to supply navigation systems for operations without reliable GPS

A maker of GPS-independent navigation systems is expanding U.S. manufacturing with $110 million in Series C funding.

CHAOS Industries unveils VESPID counter-drone interceptors with 10-kilometer range and annual production target of 12,000 units

European firm CHAOS Industries plans to produce 12,000 counter-drone interceptors annually using commercial off-the-shelf components.

Drone crashes and explodes in Moldova, authorities investigate circumstances

A drone detonated in Moldova's Donduşeni district, with authorities investigating its origin and how it entered the country's airspace.

Rescue workers remove drone warhead from power line in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast – photos, video

Rescue workers retrieved a drone warhead lodged 60 metres high on a power transmission line in eastern Ukraine, illustrating the hazard unexploded ordnance poses to critical infrastructure.

Russia attacked Ukraine with 315 drones and 15 Banderol/Dan-T missiles on 16 October

Russia mounted a massive attack using 315 drones and 15 cruise missiles; Ukraine's military reported downing 253 of the unmanned aircraft.

Trump claims he did not order Starshield restrictions for Ukraine

Trump denied ordering Starshield restrictions for Ukraine and said Musk was not involved.

U.S. Air Force says F-22 pilot directed Anduril YFQ-44A Fury through flight maneuvers and simulated combat tasks in airborne test

US Navy deploys unmanned maritime drone to support carrier strike group in historic first

Army playing ‘ACEs’ to meet commanders’ capability needs

The Army is expanding an initiative designed to shorten the timeline from identifying new military technologies to putting them in commanders' hands.

FCC Files Pentagon's Sealed DJI Letters, Says Ban Didn't Rely on Them

The FCC disclosed eight Pentagon letters on DJI restrictions filed under seal, saying the ban didn't rely on them.

Military service members to square off against AI in ‘Mindgame’ tournament

The U.S. military will conduct wargames this year where human commanders face AI-controlled opponents commanding drone swarms and carrier strike groups.

Mobilicom Launches SwarmiX Family to Capitalize on Industry Shift Toward Drone Swarms & Networked Autonomous Fleets

Mobilicom announces SwarmiX, a cybersecurity platform for autonomous drone swarms, as the industry moves toward networked fleet operations.

Musk pointed at the US military over Ukraine’s satellite limits. Now a US official says the administration had nothing to do with them

A US official says the Trump administration played no role in the satellite restrictions on Ukraine that Elon Musk blamed on the military.

“Operation to strike Russian targets deep in swamps continues”: Ukrainian Commander Madiar says his unit hits 7,306 Russian troops in first half of October, up 59% on August

A Ukrainian commander says his forces hit 7,306 Russian troops in October's first half, a 59% surge from August despite Starlink disruption concerns.

Posting strike videos online may help Russia tune its drones’ optical targeting. Moscow now pays people to film hits, Ukrainian adviser warns

Ukraine's defense adviser says Russia is systematically collecting posted drone-strike footage to improve the optical guidance on its attack drones.

Russia’s largest drone attack on Kirovohrad Oblast since the full-scale invasion kills three in Kropyvnytskyi

Russia conducted its largest drone attack on Kirovohrad Oblast since the invasion began, killing three civilians as Kyiv attributed the strike wave to deliberate escalation after sanctions talks.

Russian drone cuts down unique energy line tower over Dnipro River in Kyiv. It can’t be rebuilt, and world is queuing for more power equipment

A Russian drone destroyed an irreplaceable power transmission tower crossing the Dnipro in Kyiv, forcing grid operators to reroute electricity as equipment supplies tighten.

Skydio Says ISR Command Can Send X10D Target Grids to F-16s

Skydio says new software lets its reconnaissance drones transmit target locations to F-16 fighters and other strike platforms on Army networks.

TrophyLab: nearly 400 foreign companies apply for access to Ukraine's database of captured russian weapons

Nearly 400 foreign defense companies have applied to access Ukraine's database of captured Russian weapons.

Ukraine and Lithuania discuss joint defence projects on drones and electronic warfare

Ukraine and Lithuania discuss joint defence projects on drones, electronic warfare and air defence.

Ukraine’s hobbit-named robot fired on targets up to 1.3 km away in a demo for border guards

Ukraine's new Frodo ground robot fired on targets up to 1.3 kilometers away during a demonstration for border guard forces in Kharkiv.

WingXpand Unveils xPAIR: A Universal Autonomous System for Air, Ground and Maritime

WingXpand has unveiled xPAIR, a single autonomous platform designed to operate across air, ground and maritime domains.

Army to launch Project Gatekeeper, an effort to make it easier for vendors to onboard software

The Army launches Project Gatekeeper on Oct. 23 to streamline how defense contractors' software is approved for military networks.

Counter-Drone Weapons Have Arrived

Counter-drone weapons are now entering military service as low-cost unmanned systems have proven effective against expensive conventional hardware.

DroneShield Q4 Software Release Helps Operators Detect, Identify and Defeat Drone Threats Faster

DroneShield says its Q4 software accelerates counter-drone detection and threat response.

Hellenic Navy Tests SARONIC’s Corsair USV Ahead of Major Order

Greece is requesting over 30 Corsair autonomous surface vessels, advancing its unmanned maritime operations following platform trials.

New Launcher Spotted Aboard Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer

Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyers appear equipped with newly revealed anti-drone interceptor systems.

Pentagon Details $450 Million Drone Dominance Competition as Gauntlet 2.5 Moves to November

The Pentagon's Drone Dominance competition moves to November, advancing Phase III with $450 million budgeted to procure approximately 60,000 one-way attack drones.

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ArduPilot releases version 4.7.2 of Plane, its open-source autopilot used across many autonomous systems globally.

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ArduPilot releases Rover 4.7.2, an update to the open-source autopilot powering autonomous ground vehicles and robotic platforms.

Skapion Unveils the World’s First Native Counter-Swarm Defense System

Skapion introduced an autonomous counter-swarm system, targeting the emerging threat of coordinated drone attacks in modern warfare.

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ArduPilot releases Sub-4.7.2 for its submarine autopilot, an open-source module used in autonomous underwater vehicle systems.

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ArduPilot released version 4.7.2 of Tracker, an open-source component used in autonomous drone and vehicle platforms.

U.S. Drone Manufacturers Expand International Defense Sales as Nepal Orders SPIRIT

Nepal's military procurement of Robinson Unmanned's SPIRIT drones continues a pattern of increasing international orders for U.S. unmanned systems.

U.S. military debuts new Task Force Easy to enable drone tech ‘adaptation dominance’

The Pentagon established a new task force focused on rapid advancement of drone and ground vehicle technology.

Ukraine DELTA system confirms NATO compatibility at REPMUS 2026: service members practice maritime operations

Ukraine's DELTA system—integrating aerial, surface and subsurface drones—demonstrated NATO interoperability during exercises at REPMUS 2026.

As Army I Corps gets parts of NGC2 ecosystem, ‘tyranny of distance and disruption’ in the Pacific are top of mind for commander

Army I Corps is deploying NGC2, the new command system, across the Pacific—its first full-corps operation and a major test of the system's ability to span vast distances.

Badland Batteries Opens Drone Battery Cell Manufacturing Facility in Fargo

Badland Batteries opens a North Dakota plant producing lithium-ion cells for drones and military platforms, supporting US supply-chain independence.

Consolidating Counter-UAS: Phantom Defense Acquires KARAKURT to Scale Physical Drone Interception

Ukraine consolidates its counter-UAS sector, scaling a frontline-tested physical interception system into industrial production capacity.

From Reconnaissance to Strike: Skyeton Unveils the Codified Stormbird UAS to Close the Battlefield Kill Chain

Skyeton introduces Stormbird, a Ukrainian drone system designed to autonomously bridge reconnaissance and strike operations in contested airspace.

KHA’s K1000ULE Achieves Award-Ready Status Through Army DevX Autonomy Marketplace

The Army's DevX marketplace has certified KHA's K1000ULE, accelerating U.S. government procurement of long-endurance unmanned aircraft.

Operation High Eagle: Combatting Cartel Drones at the Mexico-U.S. border

The U.S. and Mexico are jointly conducting anti-drone operations against cartels at the Mexico-U.S. border.

Parrot Strengthens Its Position in U.S. Army Drone Procurement Programs

European drone maker Parrot reports progress in supplying U.S. Army micro-UAV systems.

Powerus unveils Guardian-3 fully autonomous drone interceptor

Powerus has unveiled Guardian-3, a counter-drone system the company says operates autonomously to intercept aerial threats.

Raytheon wins $729 million to arm three countries against drones

Raytheon secures $729 million to supply counter-drone systems to the US Army, Qatar, and Jordan, marking the first international sales of two key technologies.

Three-star will head Army’s new autonomy command, which will initially focus on corps-level systems

The Army established a new command for corps-level autonomous systems, headed by a three-star general.

російські хакери отримали доступ до 628 000 записів українців за допомогою Claude Code

Russian hackers obtained 628,000 Ukrainian personal records while targeting critical infrastructure including Kharkiv's heating utility.

Abris Design Group показала можливості НРК-амфібії UNEX UGV. Він може долати річки, болота чи кригу та самостійно завантажувати вантажі

Abris Design Group's UNEX UGV can cross rivers and swamps while carrying 1.7 tons, including autonomous cargo loading without personnel present.

Anduril Unveils Steelfin Family Of Modular Surface-To-Air Missiles

Anduril announces Steelfin surface-to-air missiles using modular architecture to reduce costs and boost production volumes.

Also reported by Breaking Defense.

Anduril Unveils the Steelfin Family of Surface-to-Air Interceptor Missiles

Anduril, a U.S. defense technology firm, announced Steelfin, a family of surface-to-air interceptor missiles.

Army sent balloon swarms to Middle East to support CENTCOM operations

The Army operationally deployed balloon swarms in the Middle East to evaluate high-altitude reconnaissance capabilities.

CHAOS Industries joins low-cost interceptor parade with VESPID design

CHAOS Industries enters the low-cost interceptor market with VESPID, offered in man-portable and vehicle-mounted configurations.

Elsight’s new positioning tech aims to keep drones navigating without GPS

Elsight is introducing a positioning system that allows drones to navigate when GPS is jammed, spoofed, or unavailable.

Also reported by DRONELIFE.

European U740 Variant Of The XQ-58A Valkyrie Has Flown

Airbus and Kratos completed the first flight of the U740, a European variant of the XQ-58A Valkyrie combat drone being developed for Germany's Air Force.

French MoD Selects Top Contenders for DANAE Armed Surface Drone Project

Three French defense firms have been selected to build armed autonomous surface drones for the Navy.

From drones to ground vehicles: Check out day 1 of AUSA

Defense companies are displaying unmanned drones and ground robots at AUSA, the Army's major annual technology showcase.

Hanwha Highlights M38/M48 MUSV and Containerized Munitions at AUSA 2026

Hanwha Defense demonstrated an unmanned surface vessel with multiple weapons configurations at AUSA 2026.

Федоров заявив про участь у створенні нового перехоплювача реактивних «шахедів». Lasar’s Group вже провела його бойові випробування

Former Ukrainian defense minister Fedorov announced participation in a new Shaheed interceptor project that Lasar's Group has combat-tested.

Mine hunting goes remote as the Navy replaces minesweepers with robots

The US Navy is retiring minesweepers and moving mine-clearing operations to remotely-operated and robotic systems.

New Coyote Anti-Drone Interceptor Swaps Jet Engine For Rocket Power

Raytheon's next Coyote counter-drone interceptor replaces jet propulsion with a rocket motor, significantly boosting speed and range.

PAC-3 Edge Will Be The Most Capable Patriot Interceptor Ever

Lockheed Martin introduced PAC-3 Edge, an advanced Patriot interceptor variant competing in the Army's selection for a next-generation air defense system.

Американська PDW, The Fourth Law та Odd Systems розпочинають співпрацю для виробництва українських бойових технологій у США

US drone maker PDW partners with Ukrainian tech companies to integrate their cameras into American systems and localize production stateside.

U.S. Navy to Integrate LRASM into USAF’s B-52 Strategic Bombers

The Navy plans to integrate its long-range anti-ship missiles onto Air Force B-52 bombers, expanding the strategic bomber's maritime strike role.

US-Norwegian startup Heaviside launches Tyr loitering munition

US startup Heaviside, backed by Norwegian arms-maker Nammo, has launched the Tyr loitering munition.

Video: Inside Naval Group’s Next-Gen SETIS Combat Management System

Naval Group demonstrates its AI-enhanced SETIS combat management system for modern multi-threat naval operations.

AM General to showcase redesigned HUMVEE with new powertrain and suspension at AUSA 2026

AM General's redesigned HUMVEE features a more powerful engine and improved suspension, shown at AUSA 2026 as the platform gets modernized.

ASELSAN’s GÖKALP interceptor destroys target drone in demonstration integrating AURA radar and DRONEDEF command-and-control

ASELSAN integrated radar, command systems, and a direct-impact interceptor to destroy a target drone in a demonstration.

Castelion tests ground-launched Blackbeard as potential rival to Lockheed Martin systems

Castelion's ground-launched Blackbeard test raises questions about launcher compatibility with NATO's HIMARS and MLRS systems.

Gauntlet 2.5 delayed

An autopilot system for the U.S. military's Drone Dominance Program faces a delayed start at Camp Grayling.

IAI to unveil POINT@AIR aerostat radar at AUSA 2026 for long-range threat detection

IAI's POINT@AIR aerostat radar detects low-altitude drone threats beyond terrain obstruction and can relocate rapidly without permanent ground infrastructure.

Russia Plots Assassinations of European Arms Executives – FT

European intelligence agencies warned that Russia has escalated assassination and sabotage plots targeting defense executives, particularly those involved in drone manufacturing.

Ukrainian attacks damage three Yandex data centres and disrupt services across Russia

Attacks on Yandex data centres disrupted civilian services across Russia, affecting taxis, payments and deliveries nationwide.

Ukrainian Specter EW Systems Pass US Counter-Drone Trials

Ukrainian Specter electronic warfare systems demonstrated counter-drone capability in Pentagon testing, disabling all evaluated radio-controlled UAVs.

USS Abraham Lincoln’s target markings depict 103 attack drones, 34 surface vessels and 10 submarines after Operation Epic Fury

The USS Abraham Lincoln's hull markings document a higher drone tally than U.S. officials have publicly reported.

FCC Vote Would Shut Out Chinese Labs That Test 82% of US Devices

The FCC will stop recognizing Chinese test labs for device certification, disrupting pathways that currently process 82% of US device approvals.

Ukraine, long keeping its weapons at home, now lets 18 arms makers export, approving over 90% of more than 400 applications

Ukraine is opening weapons exports to 18 domestic manufacturers after long restricting them, with over 90% of 400+ applications approved.

A New War in the Horn of Africa

The US lifts long-held sanctions on Ethiopia and Eritrea as fighting resurges in the Tigray region.

B-52 To Get Stealthy AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles

The U.S. Air Force will add stealthy long-range anti-ship missiles to B-52 bombers, expanding maritime strike options against advanced naval forces.

Beam Global makes a $24 million bet on US drones

Beam Global acquires Norwegian drone specialist ScoutDI for $24 million to expand its footprint in US industrial and defense markets.

Coast Guard places $248 million order for first MQ-9B drones

The Coast Guard's $248 million order for surveillance drones marks its first acquisition of this advanced platform.

Cyprus police seek UAS for border surveillance

Cyprus police are seeking uncrewed aircraft for border surveillance in a EUR 20 million EU-funded procurement.

DeltaQuad Launches Evo-LE With up to Eight Hours of Flight Endurance

DeltaQuad introduced Evo-LE, an electric VTOL drone offering up to eight hours of continuous flight endurance.

EOS lands nationwide C-UAS contract with Gulf state

EOS wins a record £370 million contract to deploy counter-drone defenses nationwide across a Gulf state.

Exail Introduces Neptis Uncrewed Maritime Surveillance System

Exail unveiled Neptis, a modular maritime system combining uncrewed surface vessels and sensors for surveillance, anti-submarine warfare and protection of underwater infrastructure.

Flanders–Ukraine Connect Defense & Dual-Use Summit Unites Over 100 High-Tech & Defense Leaders to Accelerate Cross-Border Industrial Collaboration

Belgium and Ukraine convened defense-industry leaders to establish joint procurement, funding, and autonomous systems development partnerships.

GDLS exec: New loitering munitions platform to be delivered to Army by end of month

General Dynamics is set to deliver the first PERCH 2.0 loitering munition prototypes to an Army cavalry unit by month's end.

Ideal Aerosmith debuts ‘Troublemaker’ for one-way attack

Ideal Aerosmith has unveiled Troublemaker, a Group 3 one-way attack drone with U.S. Navy sponsorship, to fill a gap in the strike market.

Lockheed unveils PAC-3 Edge, its next-gen Patriot interceptor

Lockheed plans to invest hundreds of millions in PAC-3 Edge, a next-generation interceptor for the Patriot air defense system.

More than 30 air defense, radar, and EW assets and more than 40 command posts hit: results of middle-strike operations in September

Ukraine says September strikes hit more than 30 air defense, radar, and EW systems plus 40 command posts in Russian rear areas.

New leaders, new drone command: What we expect from AUSA 2026

New Army drone leadership will outline autonomy and modernization priorities at AUSA 2026.

One year in, Army’s FUZE leader eyes ‘bigger’ acquisition challenges

The Army's FUZE program is confronting a core challenge: moving prototype technologies from demonstration to operational deployment.

Putin's plane managed to land in Moscow on its second attempt amid an attack on the airport

Drone and balloon attacks disrupted Moscow airport operations, forcing President Putin's aircraft to divert through St. Petersburg after a Turkmenistan visit.

Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1689: Russia plans up to 1,000 missiles, drones, and bombs against 60 Ukrainian infrastructure sites this winter, Ukraine says

Kyiv says Russia is massing up to 1,000 weapons for a winter campaign targeting 60 sites, while Ukrainian drones hit supply convoys at record monthly rates.

Thales and 3ME develop C-UAS-capable UGV

Defence contractor Thales has adapted the Bushmaster armoured vehicle into BladeHAUL, a hybrid-electric platform for counter-drone and multi-mission operations.

Thales looks to export new C2 platform to Gulf nations, says executive

Thales is looking to export a command-and-control platform to Gulf nations, positioning it on operational fit and national sovereignty.

This robotic arm could change how drones launch in combat

A mobile robotic-arm system aims to keep drones operating continuously by reducing the ground time required between launches.

КБ «Український Маріуполь» представило ударний дрон «Мара», який може долати до 1000 км на повітряній кулі. Чому його може бути складно збити?

Ukraine presents a new strike drone that reaches targets over a thousand kilometers away by launching from high-altitude platforms.

Auterion introduces vendor-agnostic vertical drone launcher – including interceptors

Auterion's new launcher combines drones from multiple vendors in a single system, stacking them vertically to increase capacity by 30%.

Bipartisan Senate bill would push DOD to expand its oversight of in-use commercial frontier AI models

Bipartisan legislation would require the Pentagon to continuously audit commercial technology suppliers for security vulnerabilities in systems the military currently uses.

Blackbeard Hypersonic Missile Shown Being Fired From Ground Launcher

Castelion has released imagery of the Blackbeard hypersonic missile launching from a containerized ground-based system now in development for the U.S. Army.

MyDefence launches AI-powered wearable drone detector Wingman Edge

MyDefence's wearable Wingman Edge combines RF detection with AI-powered spectrum analysis, expanding threat identification beyond pre-stored drone signatures.

Navy Doubles Down On X-BAT VTOL ‘Fighter’ Drone Development

Shield AI's X-BAT stealth VTOL fighter drone enters prototype phase this month, with flight testing expected before year-end.

Nellis AFB renews UNIFY.C2 data fusion counter-UAS contract

The U.S. Air Force renewed a counter-UAS platform contract at Nellis after year-long testing confirmed the system's ability to consolidate data from multiple sensor types.

Also reported by sUAS News.

Sesame Solar, Target Arm and AG3 Labs Partner to Launch the First  Made-in-USA Persistent Drone Operations Nanogrid

Three companies are launching what they call the first integrated nanogrid for persistent drone operations.

Shield AI and U.S. government investment in X-BAT reaches $400 million

The U.S. Navy committed an additional $150 million to Shield AI's X-BAT autonomous fighter aircraft, reaching $400 million in total program investment.

Sikorsky’s “Black Hawk 2070” Strategy Includes Drones, New Engines, And Flying The Pilotless U-Hawk This Year

The company plans a pilotless Black Hawk variant this year alongside broader platform upgrades extending the helicopter's service life to 2070.

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía to Collaborate with ESA on LEO Signals of Opportunity for Resilient UAS Navigation

Grupo Oesía partners with the European Space Agency to develop Low Earth Orbit signals as a navigation backup for drones.

UAVOS Adds Real-Time Visualization to NAVAI Navigation for GNSS-Degraded Operations

UAVOS has added real-time visualization capabilities to its NAVAI navigation system, helping drone operations when GPS signals are degraded or unavailable.

USS Abraham Lincoln Comes Home With Its Island Superstructure Covered In Kill Marks

The USS Abraham Lincoln returned with painted marks across its superstructure tallying targets destroyed during its six-month deployment against Iran.

Bulgarian minister refers to Russia-Ukraine war as hybrid and says he is unsure whose drones struck vessels

Bulgaria's defense minister says merchant vessels were struck by targeted drones but cannot determine whether Russian or Ukrainian forces were responsible.

Also reported by Ukrainska Pravda.

AeroVironment delivers first batch of Switchblade 600 loitering munitions to Lithuania

Lithuania receives the first Switchblade 600 loitering munitions, adding a precision strike weapon for anti-armor operations.

Anduril's $3.7B Maryland Shipyard: Trump Adds Drone Subs, 40% Stake

Anduril Industries announced a $3.7 billion Maryland shipyard for submarine manufacturing, backed by up to $2.9 billion in Navy contracts.

EOS plans U.S. serial production of next-generation Slinger counter-drone system

EOS is moving Slinger production to the U.S. with an upgraded system that includes autonomous engagement functions for handling multiple threats.

EOS unveils next-generation Slinger C-UAS system

EOS Defense Systems plans to begin US production of its upgraded Slinger counter-UAS system in 2027 with enhanced sensing and autonomous capabilities.

EU pays Ukraine €1.24 billion for drones and missiles under €90 billion support loan

The EU has earmarked €1.24 billion from its €90 billion support loan for Ukraine's drone and missile purchases, as part of €60 billion budgeted for defence.

Federal Ammunition, Mossberg and Palladyne AI develop autonomous airborne C-UAS

Federal Ammunition, Mossberg and Palladyne AI are combining ammunition, weapon platforms and autonomous flight control for drone-to-drone interception.

GDLS to bring natural language control to Abrams tanks and next-generation combat vehicles

GDLS is broadening its integration of Primordial Labs' Anura software to let crews direct vehicle operations through natural language commands.

How The Groundwork For F-47 Flight Testing Is Being Laid

The U.S. Air Force is finalizing its testing plan for the F-47 fighter's 2028 debut, using virtual tools to accelerate an aggressive development timeline.

Industrial Convergence on the Eastern Flank: ARX Robotics and Roboneers Ink Strategic Land Warfare Alliance in Kyiv

Robotics firms unite to scale autonomous ground system deployment for warfare in Ukraine.

Pentagon launches pilot program that will use AI to manage sensitive information

The Pentagon is piloting a new system for managing classified documents, marking a shift in how it handles sensitive information.

Pentagon Picks 3 Lasers And A Drone-Frying Microwave For US Bases

The Pentagon selected four directed-energy weapons—three lasers and a high-power microwave—to pilot-test for defending U.S. military bases against drone threats.

SCD Secures $40 Million in New MWIR Contracts as Global Demand Accelerates for High-Performance Infrared at Scale

Thermal imaging demand is accelerating across military and commercial sectors, reflected in SCD's new $40 million contract portfolio.

U.S. Navy and AUKUS partners test more than 40 technologies for autonomous maritime operations off California

U.S., Australian and British forces tested 40-plus autonomous maritime technologies in coordinated live-fire operations spanning multiple domains.

Unmanned warfare has now expanded to the high seas. Is the U.S. ready?

Drone boats are now engaged in direct combat at sea, expanding unmanned warfare beyond the skies.

Army awards Anduril contract worth up to $1.8B over five years to expand NGC2

Anduril won an $1.8 billion Army contract to expand its unified command-and-control platform to additional units.

At ruined Donetsk’s airport, three Russians snap selfies and ready jet-powered Geran-4. Ukrainian drone slips in unseen and rams their launcher

Ukrainian drone from the 100th Brigade strikes Russian Geran-4 launcher crew during pre-fire preparation at Donetsk airport.

Auterion Introduces Universal Nemyx Vertical Launch System

Auterion's modular launcher packs 30% more drones in the same space by stacking them vertically while keeping each one charged and updated.

Bonnie Evangelista to lead drone buying on Pentagon’s new DRPM-UxS team

The Pentagon appoints a veteran federal contractor to lead drone procurement, part of Defense Secretary Hegseth's effort to unify unmanned systems acquisition and deployment.

Boston Dynamics appoints former Amazon exec Rohit Prasad as new CEO

Boston Dynamics names a former Amazon executive as its new CEO, ending nine months of interim leadership.

ePoints results for September 2026: record number of air defense assets hit and intensified strikes in the russian rear

Ukraine reports destroying a record number of air defense systems, particularly radars, in September amid intensified strikes into Russian territory.

Also reported by Euromaidan Press.

Feared Iran Drone Attack Sent All 12 US B-1s Home From RAF Fairford

The US Air Force relocated its B-1 bombers from a British base after receiving intelligence of a potential Iranian drone attack on the installation.

Germany accuses Russia of a drone bomb attempt at Leipzig. Now its eight biggest airports get drone detection

Germany expands airport drone detection following an accusation that Russia attempted a drone attack at Leipzig.

Lithuanian drone manufacturer opens subsidiary in Ukraine

Lithuanian drone manufacturer Unmanned Defense Systems opens a subsidiary in Ukraine to establish permanent local operations.

Proven on Ukraine’s front line, now made in Germany. National Guard signs for the Linza and Zoom drones

Germany takes on production of Ukraine's Linza and Zoom drones, both proven in combat.

Russia is out to break Ukraine’s economy this winter, Jetten says—and the Netherlands will help keep Ukraine’s drone-hunting F-16s in the air

The Dutch government commits ammunition and maintenance support for Ukraine's F-16s defending against daily Russian drone strikes.

Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1686: Sanctioned tankers carried fuel from South Korea to Russia

Sanctioned tankers continue delivering fuel from South Korea to Russia.

Also reported by Euromaidan Press.

Ship ablaze near Sochi, huge plume of smoke rising over sea – photos

A vessel caught fire off Russia's Sochi coastline on October 6, with flames and heavy smoke documented in video from local channels.

Teledyne FLIR Launches AI-Enabled Air-to-Ground Tracking Software for UAS

Teledyne FLIR has released Prism A-ISR, AI-powered software that combines detection and multispectral imaging for drone surveillance and tracking.

Two ships sunk and a third set ablaze off NATO coasts in two days, and neither Bucharest nor Sofia will say “Russia”

Drone strikes hit three merchant ships off NATO coasts in Romania and Bulgaria within two days, killing at least two seafarers, while both nations declined to name the attacker.

Ukraine is third in world for cyberattacks after US and Israel, and first in Europe. Machine-speed assaults run continuously and without fatigue

Ukraine has risen to third globally and first in Europe for cyberattacks, facing machine-speed assaults running continuously.

Ukraine’s battlefield gains may be pushing Putin to shift focus to early winter strikes, ISW says

ISW says Ukrainian gains are forcing Russia to shift from ground offensives toward sustained long-range strikes as winter approaches.

Ukraine’s drone pilots hit 76.5% more Russian infantry than two months ago: 2,699 in first five days of October

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces reported a significant increase in drone strikes against Russian infantry, claiming 2,699 casualties in the first five days of October.

Ukraine’s war leadership sets new electronic warfare tasks as Russia’s jet-powered drones slip past nearly half of its air defenses

Ukraine's military is setting new electronic warfare tasks to counter Russian jet-powered drones breaching nearly half of its air defenses.

US Military Counts 378 Border Drone Incursions In 30 Days, And Rising

The US military detected 378 commercial surveillance drones at the southern border over 30 days, with incursions continuing to climb.

White House, Anduril announce plans for new ‘software-defined’ shipyard to help build attack submarines

White House and Anduril announced plans for a software-defined submarine shipyard to accelerate Navy production.

XTEND just patented a way for payloads to steer drones

XTEND has patented a system allowing drone payloads to actively instruct their carrier platform, converting them from passive to active mission components.

7th Air Force seeks new counter-drone capabilities for point defense modernization in South Korea

U.S. Air Force units posted a formal request for counter-drone systems to upgrade defenses in South Korea against small unmanned aircraft.

After developing Pentagon’s counter-drone marketplace, Kaizen nabs $49M IDIQ from Army with first task order for classified work

Kaizen, developer of the Pentagon's counter-drone marketplace, lands a five-year Army contract worth up to $49 million for classified operations.

Anduril Continues to Scale Next-Generation Command and Control Across the Army

Anduril expands deployment of its command-and-control software across U.S. Army formations.

Carries hundreds of kilograms of cargo off-road: Ministry of Defence codifies the Varkhan UGV

Ukraine formally approves the Varkhan unmanned vehicle to supply frontline troops with ammunition and equipment across difficult terrain.

FCC Grants Covered List Exemption for Dronus K500L Drone System

The FCC granted conditional approval for an Italian drone to enter U.S. markets, requiring onshore production and continued security vetting.

First Release Of USAF’s New HACM Hypersonic Cruise Missile Has Happened Over Australian Range

The U.S. Air Force has begun flight testing its long-delayed HACM hypersonic missile, though the program has cut testing plans to meet schedule pressure.

French Navy and Naval Group test Rampart CIWS at sea during WILDFIRE Exercise

The French Navy evaluated Naval Group's modular Rampart counter-drone system at sea for the first time during the WILDFIRE exercise off Toulon.

Kraken and Saab UK develop pioneering autonomous ‘drone seeker’ vessel

Kraken and Saab UK have tested an autonomous maritime system for detecting drones, pairing a robotic surface vessel with naval radar.

U.S. Navy Completes Successful Test Flight of Blackbeard Long-range Hypersonic Strike Missile

A U.S. Navy test of Blackbeard, a long-range hypersonic strike missile launched from fighter jets, advances the weapon toward early operational capability.

Перехоплювачі реактивних дронів і зброя на понад 1000 км: Україна й Німеччина фіналізують Drone Deal

Ukraine and Germany are finalizing a joint agreement on producing drones and long-range interceptors to counter Russian drone attacks.

«Аура-Україна» тестує Aura 3K mini — РЕБ для захисту важких бомберів і НРК від FPV. Він має глушити FPV, але не заважати Starlink

Ukrainian company Aura-Ukraina is testing a lightweight electronic-warfare jammer that selectively blocks FPV drones while preserving Starlink uplinks for its host aircraft.

«Де моя FP-9?». Зеленський заявив, що далекобійна ракета Fire Point має бути готова цієї осені

Ukraine's FP-9 long-range missile will be ready by autumn, Zelenskyy says, with claimed range to Moscow.

У Києві можуть працювати 1–3 ворожі MESH-ретранслятори для керування «Шахедами» — «Флеш»

A Ukrainian official suggests Russia may operate hidden radio retransmitters in Kyiv to relay commands to Shahed drones during attacks.

CEO компанії-виробника НРК Tencore Максим Васильченко очолить Українську раду зброярів. Що про нього відомо?

Ukraine appoints the CEO of Tencore, a manufacturer of ground robotics systems, to head its defense industry council.

Chișinău summons Russian ambassador over entry of missiles and drones into Moldova

Moldova summoned Russia's ambassador to deliver a formal protest after five drones and missiles breached its airspace and detonated near populated areas.

Also reported by Euromaidan Press.

Drone crashes on road in Kirovohrad Oblast: man killed, woman injured

A drone crashed on a road in Kirovohrad Oblast during air operations, killing one person and injuring another.

L3Harris details WESCAM sensor manufacturing processes supporting scalable production and mission-specific upgrades

L3Harris explains how it manufactures imaging sensors to be customized for different customers' mission-specific requirements.

“No alien quantum modems”: 1 to 3 concealed devices in Kyiv may be why Russian drones keep hitting so precisely, Ukraine’s top tech adviser says

Ukraine claims one to three concealed repeaters in Kyiv may be enabling Russian drones to strike targets with greater precision.

Northrop Grumman’s Talon Blue Collaborative Combat Aircraft Has Flown

Northrop Grumman's YFQ-48A Talon Blue completed its first flight, advancing the Air Force's collaborative combat aircraft program.

Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue completes first fully autonomous flight in company-funded aircraft development program

Northrop Grumman's company-funded autonomous aircraft completed its first flight, advancing efforts to develop affordable, scalable autonomous military systems.

Russia strikes second major Kyiv bridge in two days as attacks disrupt movement across the capital

Russia struck Kyiv's Northern Bridge, the second major crossing damaged in two days, disrupting transport and services across the capital.

The Ukrainian Classroom: What NATO Must Learn Before It’s Too Late

Three years of Ukrainian drone warfare demonstrate lessons NATO must apply to prepare for modern autonomous conflict.

U.S. Army directs creation of Futures and Autonomous Systems Command, sets fiscal 2028 deadline for priority autonomous systems

The U.S. Army is establishing a dedicated command structure to accelerate autonomous systems development with a fiscal 2028 deadline.

U.S. Department of War warns of limited capacity to increase weapons production in a crisis

The Pentagon says it cannot rapidly scale weapons production in a crisis, unveiling a strategy to strengthen manufacturing resilience and supplier diversity.

Ukraine fired its first FP-7 ballistic missile in combat. Its maker says next version will do what Ukraine needed since 2022

Ukraine deployed its domestically-developed FP-7 ballistic missile in combat for the first time, entering a new phase of the conflict.

Anduril Acquires Popoto Modem

Anduril acquires Popoto Modem, consolidating communications technology for its drone and command-and-control systems.

Army Special Forces graduate first batch of Robotics Technician Integrators, a new job the rest of the service is eyeing

Army Special Forces has completed training for its first cohort of a new warrant officer specialty for integrating military robotics into tactical operations.

Army to establish new autonomy command, acquisition executive

The U.S. Army is establishing a new command dedicated to autonomous systems, signaling institutional commitment to unmanned warfare capabilities.

BAE Systems completes BATS live trials against UAS threats

BAE Systems has completed live trials of BATS, an integrated counter-drone system combining gun and electronic warfare.

Кількість резидентів «Дія.City» перевищила 4600, а defense-tech компанії залучили понад $200 млн

Defense-tech companies in a Ukrainian state innovation program have raised over $200 million in investment, becoming the initiative's fastest-growing sector.

DHS Tested DJI Against Blue UAS and Hid the Scores. Why Weren't We Told?

The Department of Homeland Security withheld test results comparing Chinese-made DJI drones against American alternatives, raising questions about transparency in government technology assessments.

DHS Tests Counter-Drone Technology With State and Local Law Enforcement

DHS is field-testing commercial counter-drone systems with state and local law enforcement to evaluate capabilities before planned procurement expansion.

DSPA Calls Congress Over Blue UAS Report as 15 States Sue FAA and Skydio Unveils the MegaDock

Regulatory disputes over drone delivery intensify with congressional lobbying and state lawsuits against the FAA, as Skydio launches new fixed-wing systems.

Fueling the Frontline of Autonomy: How Four Ukrainian Defense Tech Pioneers Secured Fresh Capital This Week

Four Ukrainian defense tech firms—DOD Solution, Occam Industries, M-Fly, and Osavul—secured fresh venture funding, reflecting European investor interest in domestic drone and robotics makers.

Germany to establish UAS and C-UAS regiment

Germany is establishing a military regiment by 2027 combining offensive drone and counter-drone capabilities.

Hegseth issues new directive to hasten U.S. military’s counter-drone pursuits

Defense Secretary Hegseth directs faster deployment of counter-drone systems across U.S. military bases and critical infrastructure.

Hegseth Orders Four-Star Drone Command, Congress Has To Build It

The U.S. Defense Secretary ordered a new four-star military command to coordinate drone and robotics deployment, pending congressional approval.

How Russia’s media and commentators are responding to Ukraine’s successful drone attacks – an AI assisted analysis

Ukraine's successful drone strikes on Russian military targets complicate Moscow's wartime media narratives about controlling the conflict.

Hunt For MQ-9 Reaper Successor Surprisingly Includes Exotic Aircraft Manufacturer Otto Aerospace

Otto Aerospace, an unconventional aircraft maker, is among seven companies competing to build a lower-cost, modular replacement for the MQ-9 Reaper.

New UK test facility to open for BVLOS, PNT and other complex drone needs

The UK is launching a new facility for testing autonomous and beyond-visual-line-of-sight drones, backed by £2.25 million in government funding.

Pentagon partners with CIA’s In-Q-Tel for ‘technology scouting’

The Pentagon and the CIA's venture firm In-Q-Tel are formalizing their partnership to identify emerging defense capabilities from startups.

Project Swamp Gas: why the Pentagon is spending $64m on high-altitude balloons

The Pentagon awards $64 million for stratospheric surveillance balloons capable of carrying drones to expedite military procurement.

Reuters: “BAE Systems to bid for Robin Radar”

BAE Systems joins private equity firms in pursuing Robin Radar, a European counter-UAS specialist.

Russia repeatedly attacks bridge connecting Kyiv’s two sides across the Dnipro river, disrupting transport across the capital

Repeated Russian drone strikes on Kyiv's Southern Bridge since October 1 are disrupting one of the capital's main transport corridors.

Also reported by Euromaidan Press.

Travis Metz to lead DIU as Owen West takes ‘leave of absence’ to help steer new AutoWarCom push

The Defense Innovation Unit names new leadership as its chief departs to lead the Pentagon's newly created office for unmanned-systems coordination.

Ukraine turned ground robots into a frontline workhorse. Its first competitive tender may reward cheap copies over proven machines, an officer warns

Ukraine's first formal tender for ground robots risks rewarding cheaper options over battle-tested machines, an officer cautions.

Ukrainian Defense Tech Manufacturer Vyriy Industries Unveils ‘Slavic’ Tactical Reconnaissance Drone

Vyriy Industries has unveiled Slavic, a Ukrainian tactical reconnaissance drone designed to replace Chinese commercial systems in military operations.

US Army Reserve tests and evaluates C-UAS and UAS capabilities at readiness exercise

The US Army Reserve evaluated counter-UAS systems at one of the military's largest reserve exercises, reflecting increased focus on drone-defense capabilities.

US military taps Echodyne radars for a $250 million counter-drone deal

Echodyne has secured a $250 million US military contract to supply radar systems for counter-drone defense.

Vigilant Aerospace tests onboard radar for FlightHorizon PILOT DAA

Vigilant Aerospace's flight tests confirm onboard radar can track both transponder-equipped and non-cooperative aircraft for autonomous collision-avoidance.

AI Over-Trust and Diminishing the Joint Targeting Cycle: Why Doctrinal Discipline Matters More Than Artificial Intelligence

U.S. military targeting systems increasingly automate decisions through AI, but doctrine and human oversight matter more than speed, military experts argue.

Defense-Proven Drone Technology Moves Into the Commercial Market

A defense contractor applies military-proven autonomous navigation and sensing technologies to commercial drone operations.

DHS Left DJI's Scores Out of Its Blue UAS Report. Here They Are

Newly released DHS assessments from 2025 show Chinese-made DJI drones scored highest in Hudson Yards testing, a comparison absent from the official Blue UAS report.