At LogNet 2026 in Koblenz, Quantum Systems introduced its MOSAIC Ground Autonomy Kit and announces an official partnership with Daimler Trucks for unmanned military logistics operations.
Koblenz, 11 March 2026 – The newly announced partnership combines Quantum Systems’ operationally validated autonomy and teleoperation expertise with Daimler Truck’s proven vehicle platforms and industrial integration capabilities. The objective…
Mirai Robotics raises $4.2M to build autonomous and intelligent maritime systems to master every sea
Europe’s first dual-use startup developing autonomous vehicles and systems for complex maritime operations. Puglia and Milan, Italy – 9 March 2026: The sea is one of the most critical infrastructures on…
Rising Threats, Evolving Tech: Carahsoft Powers the Future of Law Enforcement Innovation
By: Dawn Zoldi As threats grow more complex and data volumes explode, law enforcement agencies remain under pressure to do more with less. Drawing on insights from an exclusive interview…
AI-Powered Hermes 900 Hunts Iranian Missile Launchers In 24/7 U.S.-Israeli Operation
By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel The Elbit Systems Hermes 900 strategic UAV is now flying around the clock over Iran as part of a joint U.S.-Israeli…
Nosh: The AI Robo-Chef Redefining Home Kitchens
We are all experiencing a world where AI has become our go-to partner for multiplying our work efficiency. Yet inside our homes, even something as fundamental as the chaos of…
5 Ways DTECH Energizes the Future of Transmission and Distribution
By: Jeremiah Karpowicz, Clarion Energy + DTECH Events, Autonomy Global Media Partner In the utility world, terms like “innovation” or “evolution” can feel disconnected from the work associated with meeting…
Law‑Tech Connect 2026 Preview Sets the Stage for Detroit’s Autonomy Law Crossroads
By: Dawn Zoldi Law‑Tech Connect 2026 (LTC) has officially kicked off its run‑up to AUVSI XPONENTIAL (Detroit) with a live preview of its first four panels to usher in a…
Human-In-The-Loop Beats Full Autonomy in Africa – Here’s Why
By: Peter Karanja, Autonomy Global Ambassador – Africa Autonomy is easy to sell on a slide deck. I have seen potential customers light up when they learn that artificial intelligence…
Ondas Announces $10 Million Strategic Investment in World View and Signs Partnership Agreement to Accelerate Multi-Domain ISR Solutions
March 2, 2026 Combining persistent stratospheric sensing with tactical autonomy and counter-drone capabilities to deliver layered, mission-ready ISR and airspace defense Initial $10 million strategic investment establishes coordinated go-to-market framework…
Europe’s Drone Wall: Software‑Centric RF‑Cyber Core Key to Defeat Commercial and DIY Drone Threats
By: Dawn Zoldi Europe’s proposed “Drone Wall,” now increasingly referred to as the European Drone Defence Initiative (EDDI), reflects the new reality that cheap, commercially available drones that can be…
Epirus, Digital Force Technologies Partner to Develop Non-Kinetic Counter UAS Kill-Chain
Los Angeles & San Diego, Calif—February 23, 2026—Epirus and Digital Force Technologies (DFT) have partnered to deliver a fully integrated counter-UAS kill chain unifying the companies’ respective technologies for detection,…
From Executive Orders to “Drone Dominance”: Washington’s New Blueprint for Drone Power
By: Dawn Zoldi, Col. USAF Ret. As the Air & Space Forces Association’s Warfare Symposium kicks off this week in Aurora, Colorado, you may find uncrewed systems, autonomy and counter‑UAS…
Israel Validates Upgraded David’s Sling Air and Missile Defense System After War with Iran
By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel The Rafael David’s Sling air and missile defense system has completed an advanced series of upgrade tests, validating combat-driven improvements introduced…
UNIFY.C2 and Black River Systems Announce Strategic Partnership to Integrate Ninja™ C-UAS Capabilities into Unified Airspace C2 Platform
Partnership unites Ninja™ C-UAS sensing and mitigation with UNIFY.C2 real-time fusion to deliver mission-ready airspace security for defense and gov’t operators Dallas, TX — February 17, 2026 — UNIFY.C2, the next-generation…
Airspace Awareness Elevated: MatrixSpace’s New AI Platform and Fusion 360 Radar System
By: Dawn Zoldi MatrixSpace has just done something many airspace awareness vendors promise, but rarely deliver. It turned radar from a point sensor into the centerpiece of a multi-sensor, AI-native…
Echodyne to Open Major New Manufacturing Facility to Meet Rapidly Growing Global Demand
· $40M investment in 86,350-square-foot facility in Washington State, USA · Annual production capacity of >30,000 radars across product lines · More than 200 employees at full capacity · Start of production in summer…
When the Drone Is First on Scene, the Network Can’t Be Last
By: Dawn Zoldi Drones and ground robots have become force multipliers for a wide swath of public safety agencies. Their value, however, hinges on one invisible factor: whether the network…
Unlocking BVLOS for 911 Drones: How Echodyne’s EchoShield Makes DFR Truly First-Responder Ready
By: Dawn Zoldi Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs have already changed how communities think about 911 response. Even so, most still operate inside a tight visual bubble around the…
Rising Threats, Evolving Tech: Carahsoft Powers the Future of Law Enforcement Innovation
By: Dawn Zoldi As threats grow more complex and data volumes explode, law enforcement agencies remain under pressure to do more with less. Drawing on insights from an exclusive interview…
U.S. Drone Rules Go Hardline: What Europe Needs to Know in 2026
By: Joanna Wieczorek, Autonomy Global Ambassador – Europe At this year’s flagship Cumulsy event in Poland, Dawn Zoldi provided an overview on the United States’ changing drone and counter-drone landscape….
Vision Aerial Unveils Vulcan Drones at Geo Week 2026: Montana-Made Power for Surveying
By: Dahlia Kopycienski Vision Aerial stole the spotlight at Geo Week 2026 with the launch of its Vulcan drone platforms, rugged American-made systems built for geospatial professionals. In an exclusive…
AI-Powered Hermes 900 Hunts Iranian Missile Launchers In 24/7 U.S.-Israeli Operation
By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel The Elbit Systems Hermes 900 strategic UAV is now flying around the clock over Iran as part of a joint U.S.-Israeli…
5 Ways DTECH Energizes the Future of Transmission and Distribution
By: Jeremiah Karpowicz, Clarion Energy + DTECH Events, Autonomy Global Media Partner In the utility world, terms like “innovation” or “evolution” can feel disconnected from the work associated with meeting…
An Inside Look at the Air Force’s Robot Wingmen: Collaborative Combat Aircraft
By: Houston Cantwell (Brig Gen USAF Ret.), Autonomy Global Ambassador – Defense The Air Force’s vision for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), autonomous jets linked to fighter jets to multiply combat…
Electra Named as Inaugural Participant in Department of Transportation’s Advanced Air Mobility Program
American aviation pioneer will demonstrate real-world operations of the world’s first hybrid-electric Ultra Short airplane MANASSAS, VA, March 9, 2026 — The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced…
Wisk and Texas Selected by White House to Lead the Safe Introduction of Autonomous Air Taxi Flight
Selection by U.S. DOT and FAA provides Wisk a clear path to execute the AAM National Strategy, begin operations, and cement American leadership in the safe introduction of autonomous air…
AI, Data and Discipline: Turning AAM Autonomy into a Certifiable Reality
By: Dawn Zoldi AI isn’t transforming advanced air mobility because aircraft suddenly became “smart.” It is transforming AAM because a small set of highly specialized teams are turning messy, real‑world…
What It Actually Means to Be “AAM Ready”: Fantasy vs. Reality
By: Clint Harper, Autonomy Global Ambassador – AAM Advanced air mobility (AAM) will not arrive into a pristine, purpose‑built future. It will land on the very real heliports and airports…
Law‑Tech Connect 2026 Preview Sets the Stage for Detroit’s Autonomy Law Crossroads
By: Dawn Zoldi Law‑Tech Connect 2026 (LTC) has officially kicked off its run‑up to AUVSI XPONENTIAL (Detroit) with a live preview of its first four panels to usher in a…
MD Aircraft Signs LOI for 10 MDA1 Aircraft with Makmor in India
Friedeburg, Germany – February 2, 2026 – MD Aircraft GmbH announced today that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the sale of 10 MDA1 eViatorTM aircraft to…
The Choctaw Nation Uses AI-Enabled Aviation to Uplift Rural, Indigenous and Underserved Communities
By: Dawn Zoldi The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has become one of America’s most advanced proving grounds for autonomous aviation, AI-enabled airspace management and next-generation infrastructure. It does all of…
Electra Joins Virginia Smart Airspace Program to Establish National Blueprint for Advanced Air Mobility Instrument Flight Rules
Partnership will accelerate pioneering initiative establishing the first FAA-approved, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) network in the United States MANASSAS, Va., February 18, 2026 – Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) today announced a…
Embention Awarded in Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Spain
February 17, 2026 Sustained growth in critical aerospace technology The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 program identifies and grants visibility to the most dynamic companies within the Spanish tech ecosystem. To…
Elbit Systems Selects Lowental Hybrid for World’s First True Hybrid UAV Propulsion System
Israeli Defense Giant Signs Decade-Long Partnership for Game-Changing UAVTechnology Doron Fridman, CEO of Lowental Hybrid Rehovot, Israel – January 29, 2026 – Lowental Hybrid Ltd., a global innovator in hybridUAV…
Driving Autonomy, Defending Stability: AVs, National Security and the New AV Framework
By: Dawn Zoldi Automated vehicles (AVs) and automated driving systems (ADS) are colliding with national security concerns in ways that will shape both America’s roads and its strategic resilience. At…
Torc Robotics: Steering Truck Autonomy Into the Mainstream, From the Rubber to the Roof
By: Dawn Zoldi This year’s CES highlighted that AV truck autonomy has moved from concept to concrete business tool, and Torc Robotics aims to position itself at the center of…
The Guts and Brains of EV Autonomy: Inside Ambarella’s AI, GPU and Radar Stack at CES 2026
By: Dawn Zoldi At CES 2026, Ambarella used an off‑site invitation-only exhibition to make a simple point about electric vehicle autonomy: the car is the shell, but the real value…
The World’s First Personal Robocar: Driving Toward Level 4 With Tensor’s Autonomous Vehicle at CES 2026
By: Dawn Zoldi Autonomy level 4 describes a vehicle that can drive itself without human intervention under defined conditions or in specific geofenced areas, even if the human does not…
Hirth Engines and ePropelled Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance High‑Efficiency Propulsion Systems
Coventry, UK 13 January 2026 – Hirth Engines, a globally recognised leader in two‑stroke engine technology, and ePropelled, an innovator in high‑efficiency intelligent electric propulsion and power‑generation systems, today announced a…
From Vineyard Rows to Robot Rows: Inside Kubota and Agtonomy’s Autonomous Ag at CES 2026
By: Dawn Zoldi Unlike many other companies on the CES 2026 show floor in Las Vegas, Kubota and Agtonomy were not talking about hypothetical robots or distant roadmaps. They were…
BAE Systems completes preliminary design review for U.S. Space Force missile warning and tracking satellite system
Key milestone reached for U.S. Space Force program that will bolster current satellite defense capabilities BROOMFIELD, Colo. — March 11, 2026 — BAE Systems has completed the Preliminary Design Review for the…
At LogNet 2026 in Koblenz, Quantum Systems introduced its MOSAIC Ground Autonomy Kit and announces an official partnership with Daimler Trucks for unmanned military logistics operations.
Koblenz, 11 March 2026 – The newly announced partnership combines Quantum Systems’ operationally validated autonomy and teleoperation expertise with Daimler Truck’s proven vehicle platforms and industrial integration capabilities. The objective…
Ondas Acquires BIRD Aerosystems to Expand Airborne Missile Protection and ISR Capabilities
Entry into the airborne missile protection market for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and aircraft through a globally deployed aircraft protection platform installed on more than 700 aircraft across 40+ aircraft…
SYOS AUTONOMOUS UNCREWED HEAVY-LIFT HELICOPTER
ACES ENDURANCE TRIALS, NOW READY FOR SERIAL PRODUCTION Heavy-lift uncrewed helicopter demonstrates fully autonomous moving-platform take-off and landings in milestone for maritime and expeditionary operations SYOS SA200 UAV, powered by…
When the Drone Is First on Scene, the Network Can’t Be Last
By: Dawn Zoldi Drones and ground robots have become force multipliers for a wide swath of public safety agencies. Their value, however, hinges on one invisible factor: whether the network…
Unlocking BVLOS for 911 Drones: How Echodyne’s EchoShield Makes DFR Truly First-Responder Ready
By: Dawn Zoldi Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs have already changed how communities think about 911 response. Even so, most still operate inside a tight visual bubble around the…
Torc Supports GO Virginia–Funded Effort to Align Autonomous Vehicle Workforce Training Across the Commonwealth
Torc contributes industry expertise to VTTI-led Dock to Door Pathways Program focused on AV inspection and credentialed career pathways BLACKSBURG, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Torc, a pioneer in commercializing self-driving class 8 trucks,…
Danish Army selects BAE Systems OneArc for enterprise simulation modernization
ORLANDO, Fla. — March 9, 2026 — BAE Systems OneArc (OneArc™), a global leader in advanced military simulation and training technologies, has announced that the Danish Army has selected OneArc as the…
Mirai Robotics raises $4.2M to build autonomous and intelligent maritime systems to master every sea
Europe’s first dual-use startup developing autonomous vehicles and systems for complex maritime operations. Puglia and Milan, Italy – 9 March 2026: The sea is one of the most critical infrastructures on…
5 Ways DTECH Energizes the Future of Transmission and Distribution
By: Jeremiah Karpowicz, Clarion Energy + DTECH Events, Autonomy Global Media Partner In the utility world, terms like “innovation” or “evolution” can feel disconnected from the work associated with meeting…
Law‑Tech Connect 2026 Preview Sets the Stage for Detroit’s Autonomy Law Crossroads
By: Dawn Zoldi Law‑Tech Connect 2026 (LTC) has officially kicked off its run‑up to AUVSI XPONENTIAL (Detroit) with a live preview of its first four panels to usher in a…
Custom AI for Autonomy: Inside The Hive and Buffalo3’s Developer-Led Future
By: Dawn Zoldi When most people talk about AI, they mean chatbots in the cloud. At The Hive in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and Buffalo3, the AI venture born inside…
Virtuix and University of Central Florida Reveal Humanoid Robot Controlled Via Omni One Treadmill
Virtuix Also Partnered with 1HMX on NX1, a Full-Body System for Robot Control AUSTIN, TEXAS (February 17, 2026) – Virtuix Inc. (NASDAQ: VTIX), a leading developer of full-body virtual reality…
Auterion and Airlogix Launch German-Ukrainian JointVenture to Scale Autonomous Drone Production for Ukraine and NATO Allies
German and Ukrainian Government encourage industry partnership for thousands of AI-guided mid range strike systems in landmark European defense cooperation Munich, Germany – February 13th, 2026 Auterion, the global leader…
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy receives first Ukrainian drone manufactured in Germany by Quantum Frontline Industries
The recently established German-Ukrainian joint venture, between Quantum Systems and Frontline Robotics hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius in its new production facility ahead…
Roboteam Unveils Gaza‑Proven UGV Fleet, New AI HUB
By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Israeli unmanned ground systems specialist Roboteam has expanded and reshaped its product line in the wake of the recent conflicts, introducing…
Mirai Robotics raises $4.2M to build autonomous and intelligent maritime systems to master every sea
Europe’s first dual-use startup developing autonomous vehicles and systems for complex maritime operations. Puglia and Milan, Italy – 9 March 2026: The sea is one of the most critical infrastructures on…
CHCNAV’s Apache USV Fleet Brings High-End Hydrography to Shallow and Hazardous Waters
By: Dawn Zoldi On a busy GeoWeek 2026 show floor dominated by airborne and terrestrial systems, CHC Navigation (CHCNAV) stood out as one of the few companies with working maritime…
Protecting Norway’s Arctic Undersea Cables: Israeli Photonic Cyber Tech Targets New Seabed Threats
By ARIE EGOZI, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Israeli technology may soon play a key role in protecting Norway’s new Arctic subsea communication cables to Svalbard and Jan Mayen,…
ANELLO Photonics and Mythos AI Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance Resilient Navigation for Maritime Autonomy
Collaboration focused on enabling plug-and-play, GPS-denied navigation capabilities for next-generation maritime platforms SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ANELLO Photonics, the creator of the Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope (SiPhOG™) and…
Portuguese Man-of-War, Reimagined for the Unmanned Age
By Philip Hicks, Autonomy Global Ambassador – U.K. and Middle East A European Turning Point in Naval Design Europe is reconceiving maritime power. Instead of relying on traditional large, crew-intensive…
TKMS and SpearUAV Sign Framework Agreement to Advance Sub-to-Air Loitering UAS for Submarines and UUVs
By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel German naval prime contractor thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has signed a strategic framework agreement with Israel’s SpearUAV to integrate the Viper…
AI-Driven Iranian Abu Mahdi Cruise Missile Expands Long-Range Anti-Ship Threat
By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel With AI-assisted guidance systems, Iran’s new Abu Mahdi long-range cruise missile is designed primarily to strike naval ships at extended ranges…
Maritime Autonomy’s Legal Crossroads: Inside Law‑Tech Connect’s High‑Seas Debate
By: Dawn Zoldi Autonomous ships, uncrewed surface vessels and underwater robots, once relegated to the land of sci‑fi, already survey seabeds, inspect critical infrastructure and quietly impact global trade and…
BAE Systems completes preliminary design review for U.S. Space Force missile warning and tracking satellite system
Key milestone reached for U.S. Space Force program that will bolster current satellite defense capabilities BROOMFIELD, Colo. — March 11, 2026 — BAE Systems has completed the Preliminary Design Review for the…
Lockheed Martin Uses Final GPS III Launches to Springboard a More Resilient, Jam‑Resistant Constellation
By: Dawn Zoldi Lockheed Martin continues to move quickly to close gaps in the nation’s aging GPS constellation, with the final GPS III satellites ready to launch and a ramp…
GeoAI, Data and Construction: A Tale of Two Countries
By: Dawn Zoldi As construction firms modernize how they design, build and maintain infrastructure, changes continue unfolding in the air, on the ground and inside the walls. From drone imagery…
Predictions, Lessons and Tips For the Next Decade of Geospatial Innovation: Geo Week 2026 Spotlight
By: Dawn Zoldi At Geo Week 2026, a cross‑section of geospatial leaders took the stage to wrestle with the question “What will the next 10 years actually look like for…
DAF increases B-21 Raider production capacity to deliver combat capability faster
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs AURORA, Colo. (AFNS) – The Department of the Air Force and Northrop Grumman Corp. have reached an agreement to expand production capacity for the…
AI-Powered Israeli Satellites Deliver Real-Time Intelligence from Space
By Arie Egozi, Autonomy Global – Ambassador for Israel Israel is rapidly infusing artificial intelligence (AI) into its satellite constellations to deliver real-time intelligence, predictive maintenance and higher operational efficiency…
U. S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command and United Launch Alliance successfully launch USSF-87 mission aboard a Vulcan Rocket
Summary: The U.S. Space Force and United Launch Alliance (ULA) launch team successfully launched the USSF-87 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida using a ULA Vulcan Centaur for this…
Space Systems Command, Mission Partners Prepares USSF-87 for National Space Security Launch on ULA’s Vulcan Centaur
SUMMARY: The primary payload on USSF-87 is the Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP) space system. GSSAP is a space-based capability operating in a near-geosynchronous orbit supporting the U.S. Space Command…
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BAE Systems completes preliminary design review for U.S. Space Force missile warning and tracking satellite system
Key milestone reached for U.S. Space Force program that will bolster current satellite defense capabilities BROOMFIELD, Colo. — March 11, 2026 — BAE Systems has completed the Preliminary Design Review for the…
At LogNet 2026 in Koblenz, Quantum Systems introduced its MOSAIC Ground Autonomy Kit and announces an official partnership with Daimler Trucks for unmanned military logistics operations.
Koblenz, 11 March 2026 – The newly announced partnership combines Quantum Systems’ operationally validated autonomy and teleoperation expertise with Daimler Truck’s proven vehicle platforms and industrial integration capabilities. The objective…
Ondas Acquires BIRD Aerosystems to Expand Airborne Missile Protection and ISR Capabilities
Entry into the airborne missile protection market for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and aircraft through a globally deployed aircraft protection platform installed on more than 700 aircraft across 40+ aircraft…
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Indianapolis has a piece of aviation infrastructure that most cities only wish they had, and aviation consultant Five-Alpha, LLC’s Airport Assessment Report, published June 6, 2024, makes that clear in plain…
The 2025 AAM National Strategy & Comprehensive Plan – A White Paper
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