German deep-tech company INLEAP Photonics has raised approximately EUR20 million in a seed funding round led by UVC Partners to scale production of its laser-based
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Global spending on C-UAS systems reaches more than USD53 billion in the first eight months of 2026
Spending on counter-UAS systems (C-UAS) by governments around the world between January and September 2026 has reached over USD53 billion in publicly announced contracts, with
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Republic of Korea announces KRW 85 billion UAM project to begin in 2027
The Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) has announced that the K-UAM Safe Operation System Demonstration Technology Development project – aimed
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Draganfly’s Heavy Lift UAS earns FAA 44807 exemption
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a Section 44807 Special Authority for certain uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) exemption for Draganfly’s Heavy Lift
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Spain publishes new guidance for uncrewed operations in upper airspace
Spain’s Aviation Safety Agency (AESA), with the collaboration of national air navigation service provider ENAIRE, has published a guide for operators conducting high-altitude civil operations
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Danish military tests large VTOL drones in HCA Airport’s airspace
The Danish Armed Forces has tested its large drones in the airspace above Hans Christian Andersen (HCA) Airport in Denmark. The Intelligence Regiment’s tactical UAS
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Finland orders Saab’s air defence system
Saab has signed a contract and received an initial order from The Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command for deliveries of the RBS 70 NG air
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FAA announces test flight with remotely-piloted hybrid-electric cargo aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on 31 August that Elroy Air and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development conducted a hybrid-electric demonstration flight
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Terra Drone to develop C-UAS system with interceptors for critical infrastructure
Terra Drone has begun developing a counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) designed to protect critical infrastructure. The system will build on technologies Terra Drone is developing
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Airservices Australia proposes to charge UAS service suppliers AUD10,000 annual fee for FIMS connection
Airservices Australia in a Linkedin post has requested feedback on a proposed pricing model for access to the air navigation service provider’s Flight Information Management
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