Skyfront has secured a U.S. Army contract to field its Perimeter 8 long-endurance hybrid-electric drone alongside Army units, integrating the aircraft into existing command-and-control networks and armored combat vehicles. The company will also train soldiers and instructors and provide ongoing sustainment. The first phase was completed during a three-week Colorado deployment with partner AeroIntel Systems, where soldiers flew the aircraft on beyond-visual-line-of-sight surveillance missions at ranges up to 10 miles.
Produced by UAS Magazine, the UAS Summit will provide a comprehensive overview of the unmanned aircraft systems industry while celebrating two decades of leadership in UAS development, deployment and technology.
Karman Space & Defense plans to open a new manufacturing facility in Utah to expand production of missile launch systems, counter-drone technology, and solid rocket motor components. The facility is expected to significantly increase capacity for Pentagon-designated critical munitions and begin operations in late 2026.
The U-C8600 and U-C8601 mission computers are built on Intel’s 14th generation Core Ultra architecture and are designed to deliver faster processing, improved graphics performance, and integrated AI acceleration for edge computing applications operating in harsh conditions.
L3Harris Technologies has opened a high-volume production line for its VAMPIRE counter-drone systems in Huntsville, Alabama, as the company moves to meet growing allied demand. The combat-proven system has been operational in European theaters since 2023, and the new facility is designed to scale output as the threat environment evolves.
Pendleton UAS Range and Gambit have partnered to offer Red Force as a Service, a counter-drone testing and training environment that pits UAS defense systems against coordinated, adaptive threat scenarios. The service targets military, federal and critical infrastructure clients ahead of a live demonstration set for April 23 at the Southern California range.
DroneShield establishes European manufacturing footprint to advance sovereign counter-UAS capability
DroneShield announced the launch of counter-drone manufacturing operations in the EU, citing growing demand driven by the ReArm Europe Plan/Readiness 2030 initiative, with deliveries expected by mid-2026 and plans to nearly quintuple global production capacity by year's end.
Terra Drone signed a distribution agreement with Norway‑based UAS VOSS to expand sales of the “Terra Xross 1” indoor inspection drone throughout Scandinavia. The partnership targets high‑demand sectors such as hydropower and offshore energy and builds on UAS VOSS’s reputation as a leading industrial drone provider.
UNIFY.C2 and Black River Systems formed a strategic partnership to integrate the Ninja C‑UAS solution into the UNIFY.C2 airspace command‑and‑control platform. The integration enhances threat detection, tracking and response through a unified interface for defense, government and public‑safety operators.
Echodyne is investing $40 million in an 86,350‑square‑foot manufacturing facility in Washington State, expanding production capacity to more than 30,000 radars annually. The company expects to begin production in summer 2026 and hire more than 200 employees as it scales to meet increasing global demand for its MESA radar technology.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Calidus Aerospace have signed an MOU to collaborate on the co-production of MQ-9B and Gambit unmanned aircraft in the UAE, marking the first prospective manufacturing of General Atomics aircraft in the region.
EagleNXT has completed the sale of six eBee TAC tactical mapping drones equipped with advanced sensors to the U.S. Army through its European partner, Dronivo GmbH. The transaction reflects growing demand for NDAA-compliant unmanned aircraft systems supporting defense and tactical mapping missions.
The global propulsion systems market is forecast to surpass $192 billion by 2029, driven by rising air travel, defense modernization, government incentives, and advances in electric, hybrid, and air-breathing propulsion technologies. North America and the United States will lead regional and national markets, while commercial aviation and air-breathing systems will remain the largest segments.
The Oregon UAS Accelerator selected 34 companies for its third Oregon UAS Innovation Challenge cohort, the largest in the program’s history. The group includes UAS, robotics and autonomous technology startups from the U.S. and South Korea focused on real-world deployment across defense, logistics, public safety and environmental applications.
Northrop Grumman has revealed Project Talon, an autonomous aircraft designed to fly alongside crewed fighters as a collaborative combat teammate. The system represents a major step forward in crewed-uncrewed teaming, built in under 24 months and backed by decades of autonomous flight experience.
EPI, part of the UAE’s EDGE Group, and GA-ASI have signed a framework agreement to jointly manufacture and repair electronic brake control units in the UAE. Enabled by the Tawazun Economic Programme, the partnership supports national industrial growth, technological self-reliance and next-generation aerospace capability. The eBCU represents a major advancement over traditional hydraulic systems, offering improved performance, efficiency and sustainability for modern aircraft.
XTI Aerospace has acquired Drone Nerds, one of the largest U.S. drone distributors, in a deal valued at approximately $40 million. The company also closed a $25 million strategic investment from Unusual Machines, strengthening XTI’s vertical flight and UAS capabilities. The acquisition positions both companies to expand U.S. drone leadership amid shifting domestic drone policy and growing enterprise demand.
Wisk Aero, an autonomous aviation company, and Liebherr-Aerospace, a first-tier provider of onboard solutions in the aerospace and transportation industries, announced an agreement for the development and supply of the actuation system for Wisk’s Generation 6 autonomous, all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
Textron Systems, with more than three decades of expertise in designing, integrating, and manufacturing uncrewed systems across domains, continues to invest in and expand its portfolio to meet the evolving needs of the modern battlefield. Building on this foundation, the company has introduced the newest addition to its uncrewed systems portfolio—the Damocles™ launched effect.
Embention announced the opening of a production facility in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This strategic expansion reinforces the company’s commitment to global growth and positions Embention closer to key markets in the Middle East and Asia. The facility will enable Embention to significantly increase its production capacity, supporting the growing global demand for high-reliability avionics and autonomous systems.
AeroVironment, Inc. has been selected to deliver the U.S. Army’s Next-Generation C-UAS Missile. Along with this selection, AV was awarded a $95.9 million contract for the U.S. Army's Long-Range Kinetic Interceptor (LRKI) program through the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center Aviation & Missile Technology Consortium.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) was selected to work on Navy Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) designs emphasizing a modular approach to platform selection, capable of being rapidly reconfigured and upgraded to meet changing mission requirements, including operations on and from aircraft carriers. GA-ASI's approach supports the Navy's revolutionary acquisition strategy of smaller, frequent purchases that enable rapid technology insertion rather than traditional long-lifecycle programs
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and South Korea industry leader Hanwha Aerospace signed an agreement on October 14 to partner in development of the Gray Eagle Short Takeoff and Landing (GE STOL) unmanned aircraft system (UAS). This landmark agreement marks the beginning of a new phase in U.S.-Korea defense cooperation, extending beyond traditional alliance structures to deliver next-generation, runway-independent UAS solutions that maximize commanders’ options in the face of evolving mission demands.
Northrop Grumman Corporation opened a new state-of-the-art production and assembly center in Rocket Center, West Virginia, to scale delivery of advanced strike missiles. The new Missile Integration Facility is the latest expansion of the Naval Industrial Reserve Ordnance Plant at the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory and builds on the company’s ability to scale production and rapidly manufacture critical capabilities for high-rate production programs.
Amprius Technologies, Inc. announced it has secured a purchase order totaling over $35 million for its SiCore® cells from a leading Unmanned Aerial Systems (“UAS”) manufacturer. This follows a $15 million purchase order placed in February 2025, underscoring the accelerating adoption of Amprius’ high energy density batteries.
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.
Ascent AeroSystems announced that its Spirit™ coaxial UAV platform has been added to the Defense Innovation Unit’s (DIU) Blue UAS Framework as a cleared component. This recognition builds on Spirit’s existing designation on the Blue UAS Cleared List as a complete system, making it the only airframe recognized on both DIU evaluated and approved lists.
ModalAI announced significant milestones in advancing trusted drone autonomy for the federal government. Three of the company’s FPV drones, the Stinger Vision FPV, Seeker Vision FPV 5” and Seeker Vision FPV 7” (Max), have been officially added to the Blue UAS Cleared List, the Defense Innovation Unit’s (DIU) designation for complete, government-approved unmanned aircraft systems.
MORSE Corp announced that it has been awarded a $48,054,384 firm-fixed-price Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) by the US Army Product Manager, Force Sustainment Systems in Natick, MA, to develop novel long range autonomous aircraft that can operate in GPS-denied Anti-Access/Area Denialenvironments. This agreement’s five-year performance period will enable the Army to significantly enhance its Contested Logistics capabilities.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and cutting-edge aerospace technologies, announced the acquisition of key assets, including a portfolio of patents and other intellectual property, from Achates Power, Inc., a San Diego-based innovator in advanced engine technology.
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