Defense Innovation Unit picks four firms to test one-way drones
The companies, including two Ukrainian vendors, will test demonstrate their capabilities in April and May, and DIU will make final picks soon after.
Europe
Turkish-Italian venture adds new force to Europe’s drone market
Italy has been a loyal purchaser of U.S. Predator and Reaper drones, so a purchase of Baykar platforms would mark a change in direction for Rome.
NATO trials naval drones in Baltic Sea demo
The alliance wants to ensure that it can monitor ship traffic near sea floor cables and other maritime infrastructure.
Vendors flock to the United Arab Emirates to sell naval drones
The emphasis on uncrewed maritime systems serves to plug manpower shortages and capability gaps.
Saronic unveils plans for autonomous shipyard
Saronic plans to use the facility to grow its fleet of autonomous surface vessels amid demand from the Pentagon for more drones of all kinds.
Pentagon expands list of commercial drones certified for military use
Following a November demo, DOD chose 23 systems and 14 drone components to add to its Blue UAS and Framework lists, pending cybersecurity validation.
L3Harris unveils Amorphous autonomy software to manage drone swarms
To date, the company has demonstrated the ability to connect multiple systems, but it envisions Amorphous eventually managing thousands of payloads.
Netherlands to buy Rheinmetall anti-drone cannons in $1.35 billion buy
The ability to protect deployed troops against drones is considered a prerequisite for land combat operations in the future.
Leonardo, drone maker Baykar seek ‘synergies’ on battlefield sensors
Italy’s Leonardo and Turkish drone maker Baykar are discussing a team-up which could see Leonardo’s electronics and radar mounted on Baykar’s drones.
Ukraine to hand combat units $60 million monthly for new drones
Ukraine has been a crucible for drone innovation as it fights off Russia’s invasion.
India gets an observer seat in the Eurodrone program
India joins Japan as observer on the project launched by Italy, France, Germany and Spain.
Sweden unveils drone swarm to be paired with ground troops
In a demonstration video, a formation of 10 quadcopters is seen taking off and relaying video footage from above snowy forests to ground operators.
Anduril to build ‘Arsenal-1′ autonomous weapons plant in central Ohio
Production of military drones and autonomous air vehicles is envisioned to begin in July 2026.
The Pentagon’s ‘Replicator’ drone bonanza faces an uncertain future
At stake is the military's ability to adjust to the future of war and compete with China, its main rival.
Marine Corps missile truck first to be produced with off-road autonomy
The Marine Corps' ROGUE Fires will roll off production lines with self-driving capability from Forterra.
US Army wants spy drones to launch from high-altitude motherships
The Army wants launched effects that could deploy from high-speed, higher-altitude business jets as it expands its pursuit of unmanned capabilities.
Israel creates hub to hasten military AI, autonomy research
Officials bank on autonomous weapons to pursue manpower-intensive wars.