The Canadian government has launched the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) to accelerate the development, testing and production of Canadian uncrewed and autonomous systems to help
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Author: Kylie Bielby
Romania takes down unauthorised drone and issues public alert
Romania’s Ministry of National Defence reports today (24 July) that a Romanian Air Force F-16 has neutralised a drone in national airspace. The fighter aircraft,
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NATO tests UAS applications and SAR operations without satellite positioning
The NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme has convened researchers – along with national representatives and NATO subject-matter experts – to demonstrate security-related
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Zipline expands in the US and appoints three new executives
Zipline is expanding its US operations with launches in Cleveland and Austin and the addition of new executives from Tesla, Waymo and Uber, as its
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Australia to introduce new rules for remotely piloted aircraft airworthiness certification
New rules will give Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) the ability to provide more airworthiness certification options for large remotely piloted aircraft (RPA). “Currently,
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More than 700 unauthorised drones seized across 11 FIFA World Cup host cities
The United States Department of Transportation said a comprehensive airspace security and drone mitigation effort during FIFA World Cup 2026 resulted in the seizure of
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US Coast Guard issues RFI for high energy laser systems
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a request for information (RFI) to determine the availability and technical readiness of directed energy technologies. According
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US energy department selects Kratos to protect nuclear transports from drone attacks
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has been awarded a sole-source, single award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for approximately USD 156 million, by the United
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Thales and Destinus form C-UAS, strike and air defence partnership
Thales and Destinus have signed a cooperation agreement to address system integration and scalable production requirements. The partnership combines Destinus’ interceptor and long-range effectors portfolio
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US Air Force opens BAA for C-sUAS and UTM systems
The US Air Force Research Laboratory is seeking innovative research to enhance counter-small uncrewed aerial system (C-sUAS) kill chain and point defence capabilities through advancements
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