How Do You Stop a Spider’s Web of Drones? Inside Ukraine’s Game-Changing Operation
In the early hours of June 1, 2025, the rules of modern warfare shifted. Ukraine’s Operation Spider’s Web—a meticulously coordinated drone assault—struck deep inside Russian territory, targeting airbases across five…
Israel Weapon Industries Unveils ARBEL: Advanced AI-Driven Aiming System Transforms Assault Rifles into Counter-Drone Precision Tools
*Content based on interviews conducted by AG Israeli Defense Journalist, Arie Ergozi Tel Aviv, Israel — Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) has officially revealed ARBEL, a state-of-the-art computerized fire control system…
There’s No Silver Counter-Drone Bullet: Build a Stronger Cyber-Centric Shield, Layer by Layer
Today, drones are just as likely to deliver packages as they are to disrupt critical infrastructure or military operations. As the need for robust, adaptable counter-drone solutions becomes increasingly apparent,…
Transforming in Contact: Training on RF-Cyber Counter-UAS Technologies at Combined Resolve 25-02
At the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, the U.S. Army’s Combined Resolve 25-02 exercise set the stage for rapid innovation and real-world training on emerging technologies. A major…
Will Trump EO on Counter-UAS Unleash Constitutional Wrath?
For years, the limited law on counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) in the United States has left state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) authorities on the sidelines as drones—both beneficial and…
A Drone – Orange Or Otherwise – Is the New Black: The Rising Threat to Prison Security
In the past decade, commercial drones have proliferated across industries ranging from photography to agriculture. But in a shadowy parallel, drones have also become the most vexing, sophisticated and persistent…
OpEd – “The Reports of My Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated:” RF Counter-UAS Solutions Are Still Alive and Kicking
People often attribute the popular quote noted in the title to Mark Twain in the late 1800s. Although the exact quote and the incident that inspired it can vary, the…
The SOF Edge in the New Counter-Drone Era: RF Cyber C-UAS
The proliferation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) has reshaped the modern battlefield. Special Operations Forces (SOF) stand on the front lines of this technological shift. As adversaries leverage UAS for…
What’s Going On With Drones In South Asia? Updates From Kathmandu
We often don’t hear a lot about drones in South Asia. The South Asia Drone Forum changed all of that. The forum, held this April in Kathmandu, Nepal, and led…
Built for India, Backed by Tech: Asteria’s Edge in Enterprise and Defense Drones
When Asteria launched operations over a decade ago, its mission was clear: to take the aerospace expertise of its co-founders and channel it into building India’s drone ecosystem from the…
Martin Solutions: The Bridge to Certification For Emerging Aviation
For emerging aviation companies, the path from inspired concept to a certified, market-ready product remains a complex journey. Modern air mobility’s future hinges not just on engineering ingenuity but on…
Embention: the first company specializing in drone Autopilots to receive APDOA approval
Embention has become an EASA-approved aeronautical design organization Embention has officially been approved as an APDOA (Alternative Procedures to Design Organization Approval) by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), under the…
Logistics While Under Attack: The Decisive Edge For a Collaborative Combat Air Force
As global threats continue to mount, the margin for error in combat has become razor-thin. Within this context, the United States Air Force (USAF) faces a stark reality: its combat…
One Big Beautiful Bill Act: A Carahsoft Update On Robotics & Autonomy Opportunities
On July 4th, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law, which purports to unlock an historic wave of investment in robotics, unmanned systems and autonomy…
Project ULTRA Contract Ceiling Raised to $100M from $18M
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota – Dakota-U.S. Sen. John Hoeven announced a $100 million contract ceiling extension for Project ULTRA that will allow expansion of UAS operations at GrandSKY. The ULTRA…
FlyGuys Secures $13M Series A-1 Led by Kevin O’Leary’s Wonder Fund to Power Global Expansion and AI-Ready Reality Data Infrastructure
FlyGuys, the reality data platform powering AI innovation, today announced the close of its $13 million Series A-1 funding round, led by the Wonder Fund North Dakota, under the direction…
Martin Solutions: The Bridge to Certification For Emerging Aviation
For emerging aviation companies, the path from inspired concept to a certified, market-ready product remains a complex journey. Modern air mobility’s future hinges not just on engineering ingenuity but on…
Hartzell Earns FAA Type Certificate for First Part 35 Electric Engine Propeller, Designed and Tested with BETA Technologies
PIQUA, OHIO and S. BURLINGTON, VERMONT (July 21, 2025) — Hartzell Propeller has received FAA Part 35 Type Certification for the first propeller designed specifically for advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft….
DIU’s Project G.I. Challenge: Accelerating the Next Generation of Uncrewed Systems for the Modern Battlefield
Emerging threats have rewritten the rules of warfare. In conflicts from Ukraine to the Indo-Pacific, uncrewed systems (UxS)—drones, ground robots, and electronic warfare (EW) platforms—have become essential tools for modern…
2025 eVTOL Market Outlook: Global Leaders, Regulatory Shifts, and the Next Phase of Urban Air Mobility
The electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) sector stands at a pivotal inflection point in 2025, shaped by rapid technological advances, regulatory shifts, and a new wave of consolidation and…
Aviation 3.0: The Electric Age, Advanced Air Mobility and the Transformative Value of eAircraft for Society
We have entered the era of Aviation 3.0. Electric aircraft (eAircraft) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technologies have reshaped how we think about transportation, emergency response and humanitarian missions. From…
U.S. Army Awards Electra R&D Contract for Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Manassas, Va., July 1, 2025 – Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) was awarded a $1.9 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by the U.S. Army to advance the research and development of hybrid-electric…
Korea’s Drone Ecosystem Is Taking Off: 7 Industry Insights from Drone Show Korea 2025
Asia’s largest drone conference, Drone Show Korea (DSK) 2025, marked its tenth year in Busan with record participation. Often overshadowed by China’s command of the drone market, South Korea’s drone…
How eVTOLs Will Integrate into National Airspace: The eIPP Explained
We were promised flying cars decades ago. We read books like Dude, Where’s my Flying Car? by Tim Jackson. We were mesmerized by the electrical vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL)…
RoboDozer: Redefining Autonomous Military Engineering
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) stands at the forefront of autonomous military technology, pushing boundaries with its cutting-edge solutions. On March 26, 2025, IAI demonstrated the capabilities of its groundbreaking RoboDozer…
Discovering Best of Breed Solutions for SOF: How Businesses Can Engage Through SOFWERX
When it comes to technology, to keep up with today’s fast-paced battlefield innovations, the need for rapid iteration has become paramount. In the critical military research and development (R&D) space,…
Is Your Business SOF Peculiar? How to Work with Special Operations Forces
Special Operations Forces (SOF) are renowned for their agility, innovation and relentless pursuit of mission success. As such, they seek to do business with like-minded companies. In other words, they…
As European carmakers navigate the autonomous car race, Lightly’s new AI edge software offers them a lifeline amid rising tariffs
As European automakers face increasing tariffs and mounting pressure from American and Asian competitors in the autonomous driving race, leading Swiss AI startup Lightly today launches LightlyEdge – a groundbreaking…
Torc Collaborates with Flex on Physical AI Platform for Autonomous Trucks, Accelerated by NVIDIA
The platform leverages NVIDIA DRIVE AGX with Flex’s Jupiter compute platform and manufacturing capabilities to support Torc’s productization and scaled market entry in 2027 BLACKSBURG, Va – March 18, 2025…
Israel Advances Autonomous Systems for Combat Logistics
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), with the help of Israeli technology companies, continue to lead the development and implementation of autonomous systems for combat logistics. While experts predict that fully…
A Wild Ride in a Car Powered by the Sun: Aptera’s Solar Vehicle Shines at CES 2025
In the overwhelming tech landscape of CES 2025, one vehicle innovation stood out as a beacon of sustainable transportation: the Aptera solar car. As I settled into the passenger seat…
Torc Signs Lease Agreement for New Autonomous Truck Hub in Dallas-Fort Worth Area for Testing and Commercial Operations
BLACKSBURG, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Torc, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG and a pioneer in commercializing self-driving vehicle technology, today announced the company has signed a leasing agreement for a facility…
GIS at the Heart of Modern Security Operations: Insights from the Esri Safety & Security Summit
Complexity defines today’s security operations. Digital maps provide the digital backbone for agencies that provide real-time situational awareness, enable rapid decision-making and stitch together information for seamless interagency collaboration. The…
Fulcrum and the Next Level of Fieldwork: Intelligent Operations for the Energy and Infrastructure Sectors
Across electric, water, and gas utilities—along with pivotal infrastructure contractors—field teams face a tangled web of manual paperwork, disconnected digital tools, and the ever-present mandate for safety, uptime, and regulatory…
Martin Solutions: The Bridge to Certification For Emerging Aviation
For emerging aviation companies, the path from inspired concept to a certified, market-ready product remains a complex journey. Modern air mobility’s future hinges not just on engineering ingenuity but on…
Mapping Wildfire Resilience With GIS: Perspectives from the ESRI Safety and Security Summit
As wildfires become more frequent and severe across the globe, the need for advanced tools to predict, detect and respond to these disasters has become increasingly critical. At the 2025…
Embention: the first company specializing in drone Autopilots to receive APDOA approval
Embention has become an EASA-approved aeronautical design organization Embention has officially been approved as an APDOA (Alternative Procedures to Design Organization Approval) by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), under the…
DFW Airport Goes Digital With Geospatial Data, AI/ML and Event-Driven Architecture
With a land area rivaling Manhattan and a passenger volume among the world’s highest, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) faces the immense challenge of modernizing infrastructure, enhancing passenger experience…
One Big Beautiful Bill Act: A Carahsoft Update On Robotics & Autonomy Opportunities
On July 4th, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law, which purports to unlock an historic wave of investment in robotics, unmanned systems and autonomy…
FlyFreely: The Software Powering Drone Program Success
Drone operations are no longer a novelty—they’re a necessity for organizations that want to stay competitive, compliant and safe. Drawing on insights from FlyFreely co-founder Dr David Cole’s recent appearance…
One Big Beautiful Bill Act: A Carahsoft Update On Robotics & Autonomy Opportunities
On July 4th, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law, which purports to unlock an historic wave of investment in robotics, unmanned systems and autonomy…
DIU’s Project G.I. Challenge: Accelerating the Next Generation of Uncrewed Systems for the Modern Battlefield
Emerging threats have rewritten the rules of warfare. In conflicts from Ukraine to the Indo-Pacific, uncrewed systems (UxS)—drones, ground robots, and electronic warfare (EW) platforms—have become essential tools for modern…
Bots, News and Brews: Meet The Energy Drone and Robotics Coalition
In the heart of Houston’s energy corridor, where pipelines converge and innovation pulses through the air, a unique community has quietly reshaped the future of energy operations. The Energy Drone…
Humanoid Robots Keeping It Real: From Sci-Fi to Shop Floor and What it Means For Us Humans
Not long ago, humanoid robots were the stuff of science fiction and secretive research labs. Today, they’re making headlines and attracting billions in investment as they step out of the…
Discovering Best of Breed Solutions for SOF: How Businesses Can Engage Through SOFWERX
When it comes to technology, to keep up with today’s fast-paced battlefield innovations, the need for rapid iteration has become paramount. In the critical military research and development (R&D) space,…
Introducing the Mirokaï Explorer Suit: A New Milestone for people-facing robotics
The Mirokaï ES is more than a robot—it’s a technological leap. Smarter, faster, and safer, it redefines human-robot interaction with state-of-the-art AI and next-gen engineering. Designed & made in France,…
Is Your Business SOF Peculiar? How to Work with Special Operations Forces
Special Operations Forces (SOF) are renowned for their agility, innovation and relentless pursuit of mission success. As such, they seek to do business with like-minded companies. In other words, they…
Three Hot Topics In Robotics: Robotics IP, Battlefield Innovations and Construction Automation
The robotics industry continues to shape the defense and commercial sectors. This dynamic field continues to push forward rapid advancements that not only enhance operational capabilities but also drive innovation…
The Latest In Sea Tech: Autonomous Naval Defense of the Strait of Hormuz, Singapore-Japan MASS Trials and Underwater Robotics for Pipeline Protection
Autonomy at sea is not just about replacing human crews with machines; it’s about redefining how we move goods, secure infrastructure, and project power across the world’s oceans. Technological readiness…
JEKTA begins flight testing of scaled PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft
JEKTA, the Switzerland-based manufacturer of the Passenger Hydro Aircraft – Zero Emissions 100 (PHA-ZE 100) amphibious aircraft, has begun flight trials with a 1:9 scaled prototype of the PHA-ZE 100 amphibious flying boat. Using a…
Bots, News and Brews: Meet The Energy Drone and Robotics Coalition
In the heart of Houston’s energy corridor, where pipelines converge and innovation pulses through the air, a unique community has quietly reshaped the future of energy operations. The Energy Drone…
Release the Kraken…and the Devil Ray: The Future of Autonomous Military Maritime Operations is Here
When it comes to maritime autonomy, two names are making significant waves: the Kraken and the Devil Ray. These advanced autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) have redefined what’s possible for Special…
The SOF Edge in the New Counter-Drone Era: RF Cyber C-UAS
The proliferation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) has reshaped the modern battlefield. Special Operations Forces (SOF) stand on the front lines of this technological shift. As adversaries leverage UAS for…
Discovering Best of Breed Solutions for SOF: How Businesses Can Engage Through SOFWERX
When it comes to technology, to keep up with today’s fast-paced battlefield innovations, the need for rapid iteration has become paramount. In the critical military research and development (R&D) space,…
Red Cat Expands Maritime Domain Capabilities with Battle-Tested Unmanned Surface Vessels
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat”), a leading provider of drone technology for military, government, and commercial operations, today announced the expansion of its multi-domain Family of Systems…
Is Your Business SOF Peculiar? How to Work with Special Operations Forces
Special Operations Forces (SOF) are renowned for their agility, innovation and relentless pursuit of mission success. As such, they seek to do business with like-minded companies. In other words, they…
GIS at the Heart of Modern Security Operations: Insights from the Esri Safety & Security Summit
Complexity defines today’s security operations. Digital maps provide the digital backbone for agencies that provide real-time situational awareness, enable rapid decision-making and stitch together information for seamless interagency collaboration. The…
Mapping Wildfire Resilience With GIS: Perspectives from the ESRI Safety and Security Summit
As wildfires become more frequent and severe across the globe, the need for advanced tools to predict, detect and respond to these disasters has become increasingly critical. At the 2025…
General Atomics United States Space Force Unit of the Year Award Presented to 11th Space Warning Squadron
SAN DIEGO – 30 June 2025 – General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced today that the 11th Space Warning Squadron (11th SWS) is the inaugural recipient of the 2024 General Atomics…
Polaris Dawn: Pushing the Boundaries of Human Spaceflight and The Commercial Space Industry
In April 2024, a lot of fanfare (and later, flack) surrounded the 11 minute Blue Origin flight, carrying several famous women, “to the edge of space” and back. What many…
Space Junk: What It Is, Why We Should Care and What We Should Do About It
Remember playing dodgeball? What about the sting of taking one of those balls right in the face? Did you know an average elementary school-aged student throws a dodgeball at about…
U. S. Space Force Field Commands successfully launch GPS III, demonstrating expedited launch capabilities
Summary: A National Security Space Launch (NSSL) class mission lifted a second Global Positioning System (GPS) III space vehicle to orbit on a rapid response schedule in three months, demonstrating…
Space Domain Awareness: Colorado Springs R&D at the Tip of the Spear
Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs, Colorado has emerged as a national epicenter for space domain awareness (SDA) research and development (R&D), where public-private partnerships, academic…
Lockheed Martin Goes Deep: Space Exploration and The Future of Mars Sample Return
For over five decades, Lockheed Martin has been a cornerstone of NASA’s most ambitious planetary science missions, from the Viking landers that first touched Mars’ surface to the cutting-edge OSIRIS-REx…
GIS at the Heart of Modern Security Operations: Insights from the Esri Safety & Security Summit
Complexity defines today’s security operations. Digital maps provide the digital backbone for agencies that provide real-time situational awareness, enable rapid decision-making and stitch together information for seamless interagency collaboration. The…
What’s Going On With Drones In South Asia? Updates From Kathmandu
We often don’t hear a lot about drones in South Asia. The South Asia Drone Forum changed all of that. The forum, held this April in Kathmandu, Nepal, and led…
How Do You Stop a Spider’s Web of Drones? Inside Ukraine’s Game-Changing Operation
In the early hours of June 1, 2025, the rules of modern warfare shifted. Ukraine’s Operation Spider’s Web—a meticulously coordinated drone assault—struck deep inside Russian territory, targeting airbases across five…
GIS at the Heart of Modern Security Operations: Insights from the Esri Safety & Security Summit
Complexity defines today’s security operations. Digital maps provide the digital backbone for agencies that provide real-time situational awareness, enable rapid decision-making and stitch together information for seamless interagency collaboration. The…
What’s Going On With Drones In South Asia? Updates From Kathmandu
We often don’t hear a lot about drones in South Asia. The South Asia Drone Forum changed all of that. The forum, held this April in Kathmandu, Nepal, and led…
How Do You Stop a Spider’s Web of Drones? Inside Ukraine’s Game-Changing Operation
In the early hours of June 1, 2025, the rules of modern warfare shifted. Ukraine’s Operation Spider’s Web—a meticulously coordinated drone assault—struck deep inside Russian territory, targeting airbases across five…
GIS at the Heart of Modern Security Operations: Insights from the Esri Safety & Security Summit
Complexity defines today’s security operations. Digital maps provide the digital backbone for agencies that provide real-time situational awareness, enable rapid decision-making and stitch together information for seamless interagency collaboration. The…
What’s Going On With Drones In South Asia? Updates From Kathmandu
We often don’t hear a lot about drones in South Asia. The South Asia Drone Forum changed all of that. The forum, held this April in Kathmandu, Nepal, and led…
How Do You Stop a Spider’s Web of Drones? Inside Ukraine’s Game-Changing Operation
In the early hours of June 1, 2025, the rules of modern warfare shifted. Ukraine’s Operation Spider’s Web—a meticulously coordinated drone assault—struck deep inside Russian territory, targeting airbases across five…
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