U.S. Army acquisition leaders and Joint Interagency Task Force 401 officials announced last week that the service awarded multiple contracts worth up to $7 billion for counter-drone capabilities.
Merz Announces Quantum Systems Interceptor-Drone Package for Ukraine
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced German financing for several tens of thousands of Quantum Systems interceptor drones for Ukraine as part of Germany’s military aid package for the winter of 2026/2027.
Diehl Aerospace Joins Consortium to Build Asymmetric Response European System
Diehl Aerospace – a Joint Venture between Diehl Aviation and Thales – has joined the Asymmetric Response European System (ARES) – an industry initiative comprising Oramach, Airspan Networks, and iVent Mobile. Continue reading
What’s Inside Russia’s Jet-Powered Geran-4 Drone ?
RFE/RL takes apart a Russian Geran-4 drone to uncover what makes the jet-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) faster, harder to intercept, and capable of operating deep inside Ukraine – from its turbojet engine and advanced camera to foreign-made communications and navigation components. Continue reading
Pentagon Accelerates Counter-UAS Employment
The Department of War has issued a memorandum to accelerate the lawful, safe, and effective employment of counter-unmanned aircraft systems (c-UAS) across the Department. Continue reading
GA-ASI Demonstrates Disaster Relief Comms System with SoftBank Corp
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has completed a successful flight test using its MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft featuring a new communications payload developed by SoftBank Corp., a major Japanese telecommunications and technology operator.
DoorDash says Delivery Drone is Lighter and Quieter than Amazon’s
DoorDash says its new drone delivery service could take flight this year without a buzz — literally. Continue reading
Lockheed Martin Leads Fortem Technologies $50M Series B Financing
Fortem Technologies has announced the close of its $50 million Series B funding round. The round was led by Lockheed Martin, which committed $25 million in the initial tranche announced earlier this year, and includes participation from Unusual Machines and other strategic and institutional investors. Continue reading