AeroVironment, Inc. announced that it has received an MQ-31A military designation from Italy’s Directorate of Aeronautical Armaments and Airworthiness (DAAA) to deliver the JUMP 20 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to the Italian Army. Continue reading
Indian Navy Investigates Second Crash of India-Made Elbit Hermes 900 Starliner
The Indian Navy opened an investigation after a Drishti 10 UAV, the local version of the Israeli Elbit Hermes 900 Starliner, crashed last week, marking the second time in less than two years that such an incident has happened. Continue reading
New Heavy-Lift Hydrogen Powertrain for UAVs
Intelligent Energy (IE), one of the world’s leading hydrogen fuel cell manufacturers, has unveiled a new 120 kW hydrogen fuel cell power system for heavy-lift fixed-wing drones and secured its largest commercial order to date in the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sector. Continue reading
MBDA and Rheinmetall to Develop Laser Weapon System for German Navy
On 9 July 2026, the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) signed a contract with the High-Energy Laser Naval Demonstrator Working Group (ARGE HEL) for the development of a high-energy laser weapon system for the German Navy. Continue reading
Laser Dazzler Blinds Drone Sensors in Breakthrough C-UAS Technology Trials
UBURU, Inc., the next-generation dual-use Defence & Security integrated platform company focused on non-kinetic effects and directed-energy technologies, electronic warfare and defense mobility programs, software-orchestrated defense systems, and advanced manufacturing, has announced highly encouraging initial results from a laser dazzler counter-UAS test campaign conducted at Tekne S.p.A. (“Tekne”) facilities in Italy. Continue reading
UK Royal Navy Launches Strike Drone at Sea in Landmark Trials
The UK Royal Navy has successfully launched a strike-capable drone from a ship at sea, marking a significant step forward in the UK’s drive to create a hybrid naval force to defend against evolving threats.
RIMPAC Tests Drones Made from Volcanic-Rock Fibre in Hawaii
An ultra-durable compound created by a Maui-based company using fibres of volcanic rock is being tested in 3D-printed drones at the Rim of the Pacific exercise in Hawaii.
U.S. Sea Drones Strike Iran Naval Base
Using multiple one-way attack surface drones, CENTCOM forces successfully struck a submarine and ship maintenance facility in Iran, July 12, 2026. Continue reading