July 8th, 2026
The U.S. Army's Joint Interagency Task Force 401 and the FBI are expanding counter-drone training for law enforcement as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and other major public events. The effort focuses on improving operational coordination and sharing military counter-UAS expertise with domestic agencies.
TB2 Aerospace successfully demonstrated its DROPS autonomous cargo delivery system for the U.S. Air Force's 820th Base Defense Group, using unmanned aircraft to autonomously deliver 22-pound payloads during airfield defense operations. The demonstration marks a key milestone under the company's AFWERX STTR Phase II contract supporting autonomous logistics for Agile Combat Employment missions.
Schaeffler and Delair will establish a new drone production line in France capable of manufacturing up to 100 drones per day by late 2026, strengthening Europe's unmanned aerial systems manufacturing capacity.
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Scientists at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory demonstrated a laser system that can both wirelessly transmit power and counter drone threats. The field test showed the system operating in adverse weather and rapidly switching between missions, highlighting its potential to support expeditionary military operations while reducing reliance on traditional fuel-based power sources.
A DroneShield survey of 23 airport and critical infrastructure operators found widespread gaps in counter-drone readiness, with many organizations citing inadequate detection capabilities and limited legal authority to respond to unauthorized drones. The report says stronger regulations, operational planning and training are needed alongside technology improvements.
Skyryse and Robinson Helicopter Company will develop an autonomous military drone based on the Robinson R66 helicopter using Skyryse's SkyOS flight autonomy system. The companies say the partnership aims to rapidly produce a scalable, domestically manufactured unmanned aircraft for a range of defense missions.
UAS Summit & Expo
October 13-14, 2026
ALERUS CENTER | GRAND FORKS,NORTH DAKOTA
The UAS industry is in the midst of an economic and technological evolution. The 20th annual UAS Summit and Expo—set in Grand Forks, North Dakota, near the heart of some of the most prominent U.S. UAS activity currently happening—is set to showcase and explain the evolution of UAVs while revealing the current state of the commercial UAS industry. It’s the original epicenter of drone research, earned its place as the Silicon Valley of Drones and as you’ll see from the commercial, government and military flight activity filling the sky of the Northern Plains and beyond every day, it has truly become America’s UAS proving grounds.View More
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