DroneShield and Defenture have signed a partnership agreement to develop mobile counter-drone defense systems. The collaboration combines DroneShield's counter-UAS technology with Defenture's tactical vehicle platforms to create deployable solutions for military and security customers facing increasing drone threats.
Red Cat Holdings has introduced Hellcat, a new tactical drone built on its Black Widow platform and designed for defense and security customers worldwide. The system features GPS-denied navigation, modular architecture, extended flight endurance and configurable mission capabilities shaped by battlefield feedback and operational experience.
MatrixSpace has appointed counter-drone industry veteran John Knag as vice president of product. Knag brings extensive experience in C-UAS, drone detection and electronic warfare, and will help accelerate the company’s product roadmap and strategic industry integrations as global demand for counter-drone solutions expands.
Perennial Autonomy has been awarded a three-year, $500 million IDIQ contract to provide AI-driven counter-unmanned aerial systems to the U.S. Department of War. The contract, coordinated by Joint Interagency Task Force 401, will support deployment of autonomous defense systems across multiple operational theaters.
Swarm Aero has selected Honeywell Aerospace’s TPE331 turboprop engine to power its large-scale, multi-mission Group 5 uncrewed aircraft system. The companies are collaborating on aircraft design, development and operations as Swarm advances production of its next-generation UAV platform.
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 evaluated the SkyValor counter-drone system during operational testing at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona. The system demonstrated the ability to detect, track, identify and defeat small unmanned aerial systems while supporting layered border security operations.
Parallel Flight Technologies has secured an FAA 44807 exemption, allowing commercial operation of its Firefly heavy‑lift hybrid unmanned aircraft system in the U.S. The decision enables missions such as wildland fire support, logistics, and heavy‑power sensor work. Firefly’s hybrid propulsion system supports 100‑pound payloads and high endurance, backed by significant government agency support. The company expects to begin customer deliveries this summer and will expand production to meet rising demand.
MTU Aero Engines has acquired drone propulsion specialist AeroDesignWorks, expanding into unmanned aerial vehicle and guided missile propulsion. The deal strengthens MTU’s defense portfolio while combining industrial-scale manufacturing with startup-level innovation.
Echodyne has been named the radar provider for Trust Automation’s counter-drone systems under a $490 million U.S. Air Force contract. The company’s EchoShield radar will be integrated across multiple deployable and fixed-site air defense platforms designed to counter small unmanned aircraft.
Roke has launched CORTEXA GUARDIAN, a modular counter-drone system designed for rapid use by any soldier, following collaboration with UK and Northern European armed forces and early operational deployment by customers.
Downtown Skyport hosted New York City’s first point-to-point eVTOL flights during Joby Aviation’s April–May “Electric Skies Tour,” supporting five landings and showcasing Manhattan’s readiness for future electric air taxi operations.
MatrixSpace is supporting the Flytrap 5.0 U.S. Army exercise in Lithuania with portable radar and AI technology that enhances detection of low-altitude drone threats. Its systems improve airspace awareness and extend the effectiveness of existing counter-drone defenses.
Wing and Walmart announced expansion of their drone delivery network into seven additional U.S. metro areas, including Philadelphia, Phoenix and San Francisco Bay Area. The move will extend service to nearly 20 markets as the companies scale toward reaching more than 40 million Americans by 2027.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is investing in six Dutch tech companies through its Blue Magic Netherlands program, following a startup pitch event in Eindhoven. The partnerships focus on drone autonomy, AI, batteries, navigation in GPS-denied environments, haptics, and data security, expanding GA-ASI’s collaboration with the Dutch defense innovation ecosystem.
Ouster Inc. and ARGUS Interception GmbH have announced a strategic agreement to integrate Ouster digital lidar into ARGUS's A1-Falke net-based counter-drone interceptors. The partnership aims to improve the precision and reliability of non-kinetic drone capture operations, particularly in safety-sensitive environments protecting critical infrastructure and public spaces. The companies will also explore next-generation capabilities using Ouster's new Rev8 digital lidar platform.
ONE Bow River National Defense Fund has made a strategic growth investment in PteroDynamics Inc., a Colorado-based developer of autonomous VTOL unmanned aircraft systems. The capital will accelerate development and flight testing of the company's Transwing UAS platform and expand manufacturing capacity. PteroDynamics is currently developing its fifth-generation P5 Transwing under a U.S. Navy contract, with initial flight testing scheduled for later this summer.
Red Cat Holdings has acquired Quaze Technologies, a Quebec-based developer of wireless power transfer technology for unmanned systems, adding autonomous recharging capability to its all-domain drone and robotics portfolio.
Echodyne and Moog demonstrated an AI-enabled counter-drone defense system during a U.S. Army exercise in Texas. The companies said the integrated platform successfully detected and engaged small drone threats in less than three seconds using existing military weapon systems upgraded with radar and AI technologies.
Hitec Commercial Solutions has unveiled the BD10BL, a next-generation brushless servo designed for small unmanned aerial systems, offering high reliability, flexible integration and non-Chinese component sourcing.
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.
Two North Dakota companies received a combined $500,000 through the Angel Match Program in the first quarter of 2026, supporting growth in unmanned aircraft systems and agricultural biotechnology.
XPONENTIAL 2026 will bring global leaders in uncrewed systems and autonomy to Detroit this May, highlighting how the industry is moving from innovation to real-world deployment through new programming, expanded policy engagement and a growing exhibit floor.
ZenaTech plans to open a drone testing facility in Ukraine to validate its interceptor and counter-drone systems in real-world combat conditions. The initiative builds on the company’s previously announced manufacturing plans in the country and is aimed at supporting future defense contracts with U.S.-allied nations.
Heven AeroTech has secured a U.S. Army Basic Ordering Agreement that allows military units to procure its hydrogen-powered Z1 drone through a streamlined process. The agreement supports Army modernization efforts and expands access to long-endurance unmanned aircraft systems approved under the Blue UAS Select program.
BAE Systems has successfully test‑fired a low‑cost, precision‑guided weapon from a Eurofighter Typhoon, demonstrating a new option to counter uncrewed aircraft systems. The trial supports future upgrades aimed at expanding the Typhoon’s combat capabilities with affordable interception solutions.
Ondas Inc. said its Sentrycs subsidiary has been selected to provide counter‑drone security at multiple FIFA World Cup venues across North America in 2026. The contracts will deploy non‑disruptive systems to detect and neutralize unauthorized drones during the tournament.
An Indian drone company's U.S. subsidiary has contracted with Airbus Helicopters for up to 18 Flexrotor unmanned aerial systems, adding long-endurance drone services to its global leasing portfolio for civil and parapublic missions.
GA-ASI and the U.S. Air Force used an MQ-20 Avenger uncrewed jet in a February demonstration to validate passive infrared targeting and autonomous coordination capabilities, advancing the development of Collaborative Combat Aircraft operations in contested electromagnetic environments.
Northrop Grumman's MQ-4C Triton unmanned surveillance aircraft, operational with the U.S. Navy since 2023 and expanding in the Royal Australian Air Force, provides high-altitude maritime ISR and targeting capabilities across the Indo-Pacific, with the U.S. and Australia sharing collected intelligence data.
The U.S. Department of Defense has shifted management of the Blue UAS Cleared List from the Defense Innovation Unit to the Defense Contract Management Agency, marking a major step toward scaling secure, NDAA‑compliant drone procurement. As the list evolves, NW Blue is solidifying its role as a leading supplier of trusted U.S.-authorized UAS components.
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