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6 October

US Navy Evaluates MQ-9B SeaGuardian for Maritime ISR

The US Navy is exploring how the MQ-9B SeaGuardian drone could expand maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) across the 7th Fleet.

6 October

Europe

Ukraine is ready to deepen its Enhanced Partnership with the JEF.

Giulia Bernacchi

Ukraine Proposes Drone Cooperation With Joint Expeditionary Force

Ukraine has proposed expanding cooperation on drones, training, and joint weapons production with the Joint Expeditionary Force.

6 October

Europe

28 May 2025, Berlin: Volodymyr Selenskyj (r), President of Ukraine, and Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) speak at a press conference after their talks in the Federal Chancellery. Ukrainian President Zelensky is on a one-day visit to the German capital. Photo: Fabian Sommer/dpa (Photo by Fabian Sommer / DPA / dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP)

Giulia Bernacchi

Germany Pledges $1.5B in Ukraine Aid, Including Drones, Long-Range Weapons

Germany will provide Ukraine with $1.5 billion in additional assistance, with military equipment and funds to repair energy infrastructure.

6 October

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

AXS-μ1 drone interceptor. Photo: AERIX Systems

Rojoef Manuel

KNDS Adds French Drone Interceptor to TARGAS C-UAS

European defense giant KNDS has partnered with French company AERIX Systems to manufacture the AXS-μ1, an interceptor drone designed to take down enemy unmanned aerial systems.

5 October

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment practice target lock-on against an incoming drone during Project Flytrap at Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, June 9, 2025. The Soldiers attached a Smartshooter SMASH 2000L to M4A1 carbine rifles for improved sight picture and accuracy. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elijah Magaña)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Awards 10 Companies $4.15B to Build Domestic Drone Shield

The US Army has awarded 10 defense companies contracts worth $4.15 billion to expand counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities at domestic military bases and critical infrastructure.

5 October

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Morocco’s GPS-Free Drone Employs ‘Super Agent’ to Navigate, Strike Targets

Morocco has unveiled the first prototype of a new autonomous drone that uses a crew of AI agents to navigate without GPS.

5 October

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

BAE Systems Tests BATS ‘Sense, Decide, Effect’ Chain Against Drones

BAE Systems has validated the counter-drone capabilities of its Anti Threat System (BATS) in live trials against uncrewed aerial threats over two weeks.

5 October

Europe

Indra’s TARSIS unmanned aerial system in flight over mountainous terrain. Photo: Indra

Jodesz Gavilan

Indra Buys Radar Firm to Give Tarsis Drones SAR Vision

Indra Group is acquiring Spanish radar specialist Dares Technology to add synthetic aperture radar capabilities to its Tarsis unmanned aircraft.

2 October

War

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ukraine Confirms Total Destruction of Russian Drone Depot in Overnight Attack

The Armed Forces of Ukraine targeted several Russian military facilities in overnight operations on September 30, including sites supporting unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations.

2 October

Americas