Drone news in the UK: regulations, industry updates, innovative uses, events, and the impact on businesses and communities across the United Kingdom.
On April 29, 2025, Latvia delivered a fresh batch of 1,500 combat drones to Ukraine, a crucial step in a 12,000-unit commitment by Latvian manufacturers under the international drone coalition, as reported by Euromaidan Press. This shipment, part of a…
The United Kingdom and New Zealand have forged a strategic partnership to supply advanced unmanned systems to Ukraine, reinforcing Kyiv’s defense against Russian aggression. Announced on April 21, 2025, the £30 million ($39.9 million) contract awarded to Syos Aerospace underscores…
Saildrone, a pioneer in maritime autonomy, has successfully integrated Thales Australia‘s BlueSentry thin-line towed array with their Surveyor vessel, creating a groundbreaking autonomous system for long-endurance undersea surveillance. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) funded project represents a significant advancement…
In a remarkable turn of events in the United Kingdom, a teenager’s underwater exploration led to the discovery of a live World War II bomb packed with 250kg of explosives. Cameron Makewell, a 14-year-old from Ripon, was reportedly piloting his…
The UK Government has announced new funding exceeding $26 million aimed at transforming the commercial drone landscape and potentially enabling flying taxi services, according to a recent government announcement. This investment will target both technological innovation and regulatory streamlining to…
As the United States withdraws military aid from Ukraine amid political friction, Kherson’s governor, Oleksandr Prokudin, has issued a dire warning about the future of warfare. In an interview with The Independent, Prokudin highlights how Russia‘s technological advancements in drones…
Roark Aerospace, a counter-drone and drone services Specialist operating in the UK and US, has announced two significant developments: the over-the-counter availability of its advanced drone detection systems and an expansion of its aerial mapping services across multiple cities. Advanced…
Amazon Prime Air has entered a period of significant operational adjustment, combining temporary service suspensions in existing markets with continued expansion plans in new territories. The company’s drone delivery program, which has built safe and reliable services in multiple locations…
In a significant development for military drone deployment, the Drone Capability Coalition has announced contracts worth $57.2 million to supply 30,000 first-person view (FPV) drones to Ukraine‘s armed forces. This initiative, co-led by the United Kingdom and Latvia, represents one…
Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan added his voice to the growing chorus of officials and residents witnessing mysterious aerial activity, claiming he observed “dozens of large drones” hovering near his home in Davidsonville, Maryland. However, skeptics suggest that what Hogan…
Officials at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Colts Neck, New Jersey, confirmed multiple instances of unidentified drones entering their restricted airspace, further escalating concerns over a wave of drone activity in the region. While authorities stress that no direct threats…
A new wave of mysterious drone sightings has alarmed residents across Southern California, just weeks after similar incidents in New Jersey. Witnesses in San Diego County, Temecula, and other areas describe objects resembling small cars hovering silently in the night…
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