Shield AI announced that its V-BAT unmanned aircraft system has been operational in Europe since early June under a contract with Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, and in partnership with Global Sat Tech, to provide a comprehensive border management solution. The aircraft actively supported surveillance and security efforts across thousands of miles of land and maritime borders and played a critical role in emergency response missions.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveiled a new proposed rule – Beyond Visual Line of Sight. This rule will unleash American innovation and safely integrate unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system.
Pierce Aerospace participated in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) technology demonstration, held July 24–25, 2025, at the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Unmanned Technology Operations Center in Summit Point, West Virginia.
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.
Destinus Acquires Daedalean to Expand Artificial Intelligence Capabilities in Flight Systems
August 06, 2025
Destinus Group BV announced it has signed a binding agreement to acquire Zurich-based Daedalean AG, a leader in aviation AI solutions, for approximately USD 225 million in a combined cash-and-stock transaction. The acquisition, expected to close by the end of 2025, integrates state-of-the-art AI into Destinus’s core products, significantly enhancing the company’s technological strength.
The Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (PMA-263) program team put Long Range Tactical systems through their paces during a two-week technical demonstration in Chaptico, Maryland in mid-July.
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has selected American autonomous drone leader Skydio, alongside its European partner COBBS BELUX BV, as part of a new agreement to supply and support small ISR drones across NATO member nations within the Uncrewed Aerial Systems Support Partnership.
The Project ULTRA team successfully transported 18 units of blood 90 nautical miles in a beyond visual line of sight demonstration for the Department of the Navy’s Medical Research Division and members of the 319th Medical Corps.
DroneShield presented proven capabilities and next-generation technologies to address surging drone threats at America’s borders and critical sites to U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Northrop Grumman Corporation announced the first six strategic partners who will use its Beacon™ testbed ecosystem to rapidly test and deliver new autonomous solutions at scale. Partners will test and refine their solutions using the Scaled Composites-built Model 437 aircraft, along with Northrop Grumman’s proven flight autonomy hardware and integration expertise, during a series of flight demonstrations planned for this year.
The Navy, in partnership with Skydweller Aero, recently achieved continuous solar-powered unmanned flight during a nonstop three-day test from Stennis, Mississippi. Led by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, the test of Skydweller UAS marks a significant advancement in both long-endurance solar-powered UAS technology and its potential to enhance maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.
Silvus Technologies, Inc., a leader in advanced wireless communications systems, announced a strategic partnership with Commdex, a premier systems integrator for mission-critical communications. The collaboration will expand nationwide access to Silvus’ StreamCaster Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET) radios to state, local, and federal agencies.
DroneShield announced its participation in Project FlyTrap, a multinational defense initiative led by the U.S. Army V Corps. This critical exercise, running from June to August 2025 in Germany and Poland, brings together United States and United Kingdom forces to advance CUAS capabilities in response to rapidly evolving aerial threats on the modern battlefield.
Denmark and the NATO Support and Procurement Agency have announced the procurement of four MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). The purchase includes three Certified Ground Control Stations.
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. announced that its eBee VISION is now Blue UAS certified. This designation comes just a week after the Company’s eBee TAC received Blue UAS certification. The Blue UAS certification makes the AgEagle drone eligible for procurement by the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies and recognizes the drone as compliant with security and performance standards required by the DoD.
ZenaTech, Inc., a business technology solution provider specializing in Artificial Intelligence drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), Enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today announces that its subsidiary ZenaDrone has submitted the IQ Square drone for Green UAS certification, allowing it to be added to the pre-approved procurement list for US Department of Defense (DoD) and government buyers.
Metron Inc., a leader in autonomous software innovations for defense and commercial applications, and Cellula Robotics Ltd., a leading provider of robotic undersea platforms, announced the successful completion of a multi-mission open-water demonstration off the coast of Vancouver, Canada.
Pierce Aerospace announced that it has appointed industry veterans Michelle Duquette and Warren Katz to its Board of Directors. Duquette is a seasoned aviation expert and most recently served as a Senior Principal at The MITRE Corporation, where she was the UAS Portfolio Manager. Katz is a well-known government sector entrepreneur and investor with successful exits, and is currently Chairman at The Alliance for Commercial Technology in Government.
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), in close collaboration with U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command representatives, announced the selection of ten finalists to advance in the Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System (C-sUAS) Low-Cost Sensing challenge.
Swift Engineering has received a Phase II award through NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program to advance its Swift Ultra Long Endurance (SULE) platform system. The funding will support development and flight demonstrations of the SULE system, which is designed to operate in the stratosphere for extended durations.
Senator John Hoeven outlined two major milestones for Project ULTRA. Project ULTRA has started conducting unmanned cargo flights between Grand Forks Air Force Base and Cavalier Space Force Station. Hoeven has also secured an agreement in principle with the Department of Defense to increase the contract ceiling for Project ULTRA to $100 million, up from $18 million.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new executive directive to establish the Michigan Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Initiative, designed to scale Michigan’s AAM capabilities, ensure safe and efficient integration of these technologies across public and private sectors, and position our workforce, manufacturers and infrastructure as national assets in the deployment of these technologies.
CAE announced that it has been awarded a contract by the Italian Air Force to deliver the MQ-9A Block 5 Predator Mission Trainer Plus (PMT Plus). This contract, which also includes initial in-service support for the PMT Plus, underscores CAE’s commitment to providing cutting-edge training solutions that enhance the mission readiness of Italy’s defense forces.
UAS Magazine announced the preliminary agenda for the UAS Summit & Expo, scheduled for Oct. 14-15 at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The UAS Summit & Expo brings together industry leaders, innovators and stakeholders driving the future of unmanned aircraft systems across commercial, defense and public sectors.
PteroDynamics and Babcock Deliver Successful Demonstration of Transwing VTOL UAS to Australian Defence Force
July 09, 2025
PteroDynamics Inc., supported by Babcock, the FTSE 100 Global Defence and Aviation Company, announced that it successfully demonstrated the cutting-edge capabilities of its autonomous Transwing® VTOL unmanned aerial system to Australian Defence Force in support of the military’s growing pursuit of autonomous platforms.
The City of Pendleton, owner and operator of the Pendleton UAS Test Range (PUR), has officially broken ground on Flex Hangar III, a new 18,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of the Phase IV UAS Industrial Park. Now open for pre-leasing, this three-bay hangar is the latest infrastructure investment supporting the continued growth of PUR.
XTI Aerospace, Inc. announced a technology collaboration with MagLev Aero Inc., the developer of a revolutionary, magnetically levitated electric propulsion platform. XTI is evaluating innovative powertrain solutions to meet the needs of high-value, long-range aviation missions for military and civilian markets with unmanned aircraft vehicles.
AIR announced the launch of a new, state-of-the-art 32,000 square foot facility in central Israel, marking the first stage in AIR's expanding production operations. Strategically designed to support AIR's commitment to scalability, the facility enables the company to accelerate production and reduce delivery times.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced an investment in another Dutch business, Arceon, following the inaugural Blue Magic Netherlands event held in November 2024. GA-ASI is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and related mission systems.
MightyFly successfully conducted a live flight demonstration for the U.S. Air Force as part of its SBIR Phase II contract under the Department of the Air Force’s AFWERX program. MightyFly provides expedited logistics services and manufactures and operates autonomous, hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing cargo aircraft.
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