Dawn Zoldi
DHS S&T Announces New Genesis Mission Challenges to Safeguard America’s Future
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 22, 2026 Washington, D.C. – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology Directorate (S&T) today announced a bold set of new national challenges...Read More
Elistair and Exail Bring Persistent Aerial Surveillance to Unmanned Surface Vessels
Lyon, France – July 21st, 2026. Elistair and Exail have partnered to integrate the Khronos automated tethered DroneBox on Exail’s DriX unmanned surface vessel (USV), giving maritime operators a persistent...Read More
Joint Israeli-American Anti-Swarm Program
The effort to develop and validate counter swarm systems continues. Israel- U,S company Skapion is developing a mobile, end-to-end counter-swarm defense system designed to detect, engage and neutralize large-scale drone...Read More
The SAFER SKIES Act’s Interim Final Rule: What SLTT Agencies and Industry Need to Know
A little over six months after Congress passed the SAFER SKIES Act (the Act), DOJ and DHS have released the rulebook that authorizes state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) law...Read More
Ondas Launches New Autonomous Defense Systems of Systems at Eurosatory 2026 Under Its “Autonomy at First Contact” Vision
WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 16, 2026 / Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) (“Ondas” or the “Company”), a leading provider of autonomous drone and advanced defense technologies, today announced the launch of...Read More
German Armed Forces Commissions Quantum Systems and Daimler Truck to Develop and Test Unmanned Convoy Solutions for Military Logistics
Gilching, June 16, 2026 – As part of the Interoperable Robotic Convoy (InterRoC) research project, the German Armed Forces has commissioned Quantum Systems to develop and test unmanned convoy solutions for...Read More
Virginia Beach Open For Business: Attracts Autonomous Systems Companies With Ocean Access, Veteran Talent
Virginia Beach is stepping up its pursuit of autonomous systems companies. Leveraging open-ocean Navy test infrastructure, a deep veteran workforce and a newly sharpened economic development strategy, the city aims...Read More
Ondas Holdings Targets FPV Drones and Swarm Threats With New Autonomous MODUS and IRON WAVE Defense Systems
Ondas Holdings unveiled two AI-driven defense systems built for the next generation of force protection capabilities: MODUS, a mobile counter-UAS platform, and IRON WAVE, a robotic combat suite designed to operate ahead of...Read More
IAI’s Advanced HAROP Loitering Munition Gets Stealth Upgrade and Naval Integration via DIAMOND Container System
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has advanced its combat-proven HAROP loitering munition with stealth capabilities and expanded its naval deployment through the modular DIAMOND container solution, reinforcing the system’s role as...Read More
Elbit Systems FUSE Acquires BlueWhite Robotics to Expand AI-Powered Ground Autonomy for Defense
Elbit Systems’ FUSE division has completed the acquisition of BlueWhite Robotics, an Israeli developer of AI-powered autonomous solutions for critical off-road and defense applications. Under the agreement, FUSE acquired 100%...Read More