Drones – Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
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Jun- 2026 -5 June
Astrion Joins $349M Effort to Support US Navy Unmanned Maritime Systems
Alabama defense company Astrion has secured a position on a $349.4-million US Navy framework contract to provide broad support services for unmanned maritime systems.
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5 June
US Army Orders Teledyne FLIR’s SkyRaider Drones for CBRN Ops
Teledyne FLIR Defense has secured an $11.2-million contract to supply its R80D SkyRaider unmanned aerial systems for the US Army’s chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear missions.
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5 June
Lockheed’s GRIZZLY Containerized Launcher Completes First Drone Kill Using JAGM
Lockheed Martin has tested its GRIZZLY containerized launcher firing a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile to intercept a Group 3 one-way attack drone, marking the first demonstration of the capability.
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5 June
US Firm Tests Sensor That Identifies Explosive Payloads on Drones
Base Molecular Resonance Technologies is pushing a new detection method that could change how militaries track explosive-carrying drones.
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5 June
Swedish Firm Backs Ukraine Drone Detection Startup in $1.7M Deal
Front Ventures AB has invested $1.7 million in Polish-Ukrainian radar developer Molfar Defence Technologies, backing efforts to develop systems capable of detecting small drones and other low-altitude aerial threats.
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4 June
Schiebel Camcopter S-300 Chosen for EU Undersea Warfare Program
The EU has selected Austria-based Schiebel to provide its Camcopter S-300 unmanned aerial system for the alliance’s Stand-off anti-submarine Warfare Operations by Remote Deployment program.
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4 June
British Army Orders First Operational Ground Drone Fleet From DCE
Digital Concepts Engineering has secured a contract to deliver the British Army’s first operational fleet of unmanned ground vehicles, marking a shift from years of testing toward fielded robotic capability.
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4 June
Drone Strikes on Health Workers, Facilities Up 43% Across Conflict Zones: Report
Drone strikes against healthcare workers and medical facilities rose 43 percent in 2025, with 2,546 incidents recorded across 33 countries, according to a new report.
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4 June
Canada Flaunts New Military Tactical Vehicle and AI Drone Interceptor
Canadian defense firm INKAS took center stage at CANSEC 2026 with a new lineup of cutting-edge systems designed to support multi-domain missions.
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4 June
USV Maker MARTAC Opens Innovation Center in San Diego, California
MARTAC, a Florida-headquartered manufacturer of uncrewed surface vessels, has expanded its footprint to the US West Coast as it opened a new office in San Diego, California.
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