Electric propulsion company ePropelled opened a new global innovation centre in Coventry, United Kingdom, on March 20, as part of a push to scale production from roughly 150,000 propulsion systems per year to more than one million annually by 2027. The facility will consolidate propulsion design, software development and systems testing, and is central to the company's strategy to meet growing demand across the global unmanned systems market.

Hirth Engines and ePropelled have announced a strategic partnership to develop next-generation hybrid propulsion systems for UAV, aerospace, defence, and specialised mobility applications, combining advanced two-stroke engines with intelligent electric propulsion and power-management technologies. The collaboration aims to deliver lighter, more energy-efficient, and highly reliable systems that extend mission endurance, reduce operating costs, and meet emerging sustainability standards, with prototype demonstrations expected in early 2026.

ePropelled announced an expansion of its Sparrow propulsion line with three new high-efficiency brushless motor models designed for mission-critical defense applications. The APM 1404, APM 2207.5 and APM 3115 provide enhanced power density, reliability and environmental durability for uncrewed systems including UAVs, loitering munitions and ISR platforms. The expansion reflects the growing demand for lightweight, rugged propulsion solutions supporting next-generation autonomous and tactical systems.

Global manufacturer of propulsion and intelligent controls for multi-domain uncrewed systems, ePropelled, Inc. has significantly expanded its operations to become the first U.S.-based drone component solutions manufacturer with a supply chain that meets Department of Defense compliance standards.

ePropelled, Inc., a global leader in advanced propulsion and energy management technologies, has signed a joint development agreement with USA Rare Earth, Inc. to develop a strategic supply and purchase relationship providing sintered neo magnets for use in ePropelled’s state-of-the-art motors, which are used in a multitude of uncrewed air, land, and sea vehicles.