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US Drone Makers Leverage ‘Battle-Tested in Ukraine’ Claims Despite Limited Combat Success
American drone manufacturers such as Skydio and Anduril use Ukraine's battlefield as a marketing tool to secure Department of Defense contracts.
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Portuguese Tekever Secures $74M to Scale Dual-Use Drone Used in Ukraine
Portuguese drone manufacturer Tekever has secured a significant $74 million funding round, marking a major advancement in Europe’s growing drone technology sector. The investment, led by SpaceX-backer Baillie Gifford and the NATO Innovation Fund, positions the company for expansion into the U.S. market while supporting its dual-use drone platform currently deployed in Ukraine, according to…
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Military Officially Adopts ‘Vykhor’ FPV Drone System for Combat Operations
Ukrainian Ministry of Defence took an big step in its drone warfare capabilities by officially codifying and adopting the Vykhor FPV drone system
Ukraine
Denmark Pledges $142M to Boost Ukraine’s Drone and Missile Production
Denmark announced an $142 million investment to strengthen Ukraine's domestic defense industry, with a focus on drone and missile manufacturing.
China
GEPRC Vapor X FPV Drone Review – My LOVE For FPV is BACK!
Today I'm back with an FPV drone review. I'm here with the GEPRC Vapor X 5-inch with the O3 air unit, and I'm really excited for this one.
South Korea
Historic First: Gray Eagle Drone Makes Ship-to-Shore Flight in South Korea
A significant milestone in drone aviation was achieved when General Atomics’ Gray Eagle STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) drone successfully completed its first-ever ship-to-shore flight from a South Korean warship, according to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. Groundbreaking Maritime Operation The unmanned aircraft took off from the Dokdo, a South Korean navy amphibious landing ship, and…
Iran
USAF Officer Makes History, Earns Silver Star for Countering Iranian Drone Attack
A groundbreaking achievement in aerial drone defense has earned USAF Captain Lacie Hester the Silver Star, making her the first woman in Air Force history to receive this prestigious award, according to Forces News. Historic Air Defense Operation During a massive attack on April 13-14, Capt. Hester and her F-15E Strike Eagle pilot, Major Benjamin…
Turkey
Historic First: Bayraktar TB3 Drone Successfully Operates from TCG Anadolu Ship
In a landmark achievement for naval aviation, Turkey's Bayraktar TB3 drone has successfully completed its first takeoff and landing operations
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