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Germany Weighs MQ-28 And Valkyrie Drones For 2029 CCA
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Germany Weighs MQ-28 And Valkyrie Drones For 2029 CCA

Germany is shopping for a robotic wingman that can fight, strike, think, and still find its way home if the signal goes dark. According to United24 Media, Berlin is evaluating several unmanned aerial vehicles for a future unmanned fighter bomber program. The goal is ambitious: an aircraft capable of air to air combat, ground strikes,…

Ukraine Signs Drone Production Deal With Norway As NATO Allies Race To Access Battle-Tested Tech
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Europe’s E5 Defense Ministers Back LEAP Program to Build Low-Cost Autonomous Drones Inspired by Ukraine

Europe’s five biggest military spenders are formalizing what Ukraine’s drone operators figured out the hard way: cheap autonomous systems beat expensive traditional ones. The UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Poland are expected to announce a new joint drone and missile development program as early as Friday, February 20, during a defense ministers’ meeting in Poland,…

Overhead black-and-white view of a DJI Phantom quadcopter surrounded by folding DJI Mavic drones and other multirotors arranged on a white surface
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Niagara College launches defence drone programs

Canada is serious about defence, and not just in speeches or budget lines. With the federal government’s 2025 Canada Strong budget putting fresh emphasis on domestic innovation, Niagara College has stepped forward with new hands-on engineering programs designed to train students to build the systems Canada increasingly depends on, as Notlocal reports. Drones, autonomous vehicles,…

Estonian Drone Maker Threod Explores Sale as Ukraine War Fuels Demand Surge
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Estonian Drone Maker Threod Explores Sale as Ukraine War Fuels Demand Surge

Threod Systems, an Estonian drone manufacturer, is considering a sale to capitalize on the rapid growth in demand for unmanned aircraft driven by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, according to Bloomberg. Rapid Revenue Growth and Customer Base Threod Systems achieved €38 million ($44 million) in sales for 2024, marking an 87% increase from the previous…

Palantir Eyes Major Investment in AI Drone Maker Shield AI at $5 Billion Valuation
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Palantir Eyes Major Investment in AI Drone Maker Shield AI at $5 Billion Valuation

Data analytics giant Palantir Technologies is in advanced discussions to invest in Shield AI, marking a significant move that could reshape the autonomous drone industry. The potential investment is part of a broader $200 million funding round that would value the AI drone startup at approximately $5 billion. The investment talks, first reported by The…

The Gatwick drone is our version of the 'monster of Loch Ness'
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UK Police Set to Gain New Drone Enforcement Powers as Gatwick Reports Surge in Airspace Violations

British law enforcement agencies are preparing to implement new fixed penalty powers for drone violations, as Gatwick Airport reports 368 unauthorized drone sightings in its flight restriction zone during 2023. The development comes as airport officials and aviation groups push for stronger enforcement of existing regulations, according to information shared with the BBC South East…

Helsing Unveils AI-Powered Attack Drone, Claims 'Counter-Invasion Shield' Capabilities
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Helsing Unveils AI-Powered Attack Drone, Claims ‘Counter-Invasion Shield’ Capabilities

European defense tech startup Helsing has introduced its latest AI-enabled attack drone, marking a significant advancement in autonomous defense technology. The company’s new HX-2 drone is already seeing active deployment in Ukraine and is being marketed to NATO allies, including the United Kingdom, reports the Financial Times. Revolutionary Capabilities in Modern Warfare The HX-2 represents…

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