The UK Civil Aviation Authority has granted the first ever vertical launch licence to a UK based company. Skyrora has been licensed to launch and
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Author: Kylie Bielby
Canada, Mexico and US form trilateral effort to protect FIFA World Cup from drone threats
The governments of Canada, Mexico and the United States of America have convened a three-day Subject Matter Expert Exchange to foster collaboration among government officials*,
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Pierce Aerospace demonstrates C-UAS tech to US Department of Homeland Security
Pierce Aerospace participated in the United States Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) technology demonstration, held July 24–25, 2025, at the Customs
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US announces much-anticipated new rule to normalise commercial BVLOS operations
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has today announced a new rule to normalise commercial beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations, eliminating the process for
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RUSI: NATO should prioritise rapid expansion of C-UAS capabilities to keep pace with Russia
A new report from the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), warns NATO against replacing traditional firepower with drones or uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), but says
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Taiwan launches medical deliveries by drone following widespread road closures
Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare has launched a drone delivery programme to transport medicine to remote areas after heavy rain caused widespread road closures
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UK police commence BVLOS trials as part of CAA sandbox
The UK National Police Air Service (NPAS) has launched its first series of trial flights of a beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) uncrewed aircraft
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Ondas completes Iron Drone Raider pilots in Europe and Asia
Ondas has announced the successful completion of pilot programmes conducted with governmental homeland security agencies in Europe and Asia. These programmes have tested the Iron
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Inspector General to audit FAA regarding auction of government-owned spectrum
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) largest direct user of spectrum, a resource critical to aviation navigation, communication
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Medical drone delivery service launches in Belgium, with drones piloted from the UK
Skyports Drone Services and healthcare provider AZ Turnhout have launched an on-demand medical drone delivery trial in Kempen, Belgium. Commencing this month, the service will
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