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Anduril Altius Drones Crash Twice During Air Force Tests, Ghost Drones Fail Against Russian Jamming
We’ve been tracking Anduril’s meteoric rise for years, from Palmer Luckey’s $1.5 billion funding round to their Fury drone debut at the Paris Air Show. But a devastating Reuters investigation published this week reveals what happens when Silicon Valley hype…
UAS Nexus Launches Drone Syndicate To Solve Blue UAS Component Supply Chaos
Utah engineering firm unveils NDAA-compliant parts marketplace and MOSA-first FPV platform as Pentagon drone orders surge. While defense contractors battle for Blue UAS contracts, a Salt Lake City engineering firm is solving a more fundamental problem: sourcing the thousands of…
National Guard Prepares for Drone Threats at the FIFA World Cup
The Washington National Guard is getting ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as reported by Military Times and they are treating drones like the new wildcard on the field. Earlier this month, Guard leaders and security officials gathered at…
UK Kamikaze Drones from Modini Hit the Front Line
In a small room in Wiltshire that feels more like a messy workshop than a military lab, British start up Modini is building a new kind of suicide drone. The Dart 250 is fast, simple, and designed for modern combat.…
Police To Get Counter Drone Powers For 2026 World Cup
The U.S. faces one of its most significant airspace security tests in recent years as the 2026 World Cup brings millions of international fans to 11 host cities nationwide. Drones are already listed as one of the top threats by…
Anduril And UAE’s EDGE Group Launch $200M Joint Venture To Mass-Produce Omen Hybrid VTOL Drone
Anduril Industries and the United Arab Emirates’ EDGE Group announced a landmark defense technology partnership on November 13, 2025, establishing the EDGE-Anduril Production Alliance to co-develop and manufacture autonomous aircraft for Middle East markets. The joint venture centers on Omen,…
Counter-Drone Radar Firm Chaos Industries Raises $510M As Defense Tech Investment Hits Record Highs
Counter-drone radar manufacturer Chaos Industries has secured $510 million in a Series D funding round that closed last month, bringing the Los Angeles-based company’s valuation to $4.5 billion. The funding represents the latest sign of surging investor interest in defense…
Shield AI’s X-BAT: SpaceX-Style Vertical Landing Meets Combat-Proven AI in $27M Fighter Drone
A jet-powered drone that launches vertically like a rocket, flies over 2,000 miles autonomously without GPS, and lands tail-first on a trailer could reshape air warfare—and it’s built by engineers who perfected SpaceX’s reusable rocket landings. Shield AI unveiled the…
Poland Won’t Wait for EU’s Stalled Drone Wall, Launches Independent Counter-Drone System After Russian Incursions
Poland plans to build a national anti-drone defense system within months without waiting for the European Union’s stalled “drone wall” initiative, Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk announced in a Bloomberg interview today. The decision comes after 19 Russian drones violated…
Germany Awards $950M Drone Contract Despite Disastrous Test Results
Germany plans to award contracts worth up to €900 million ($950 million USD) for kamikaze drones to two defense start-ups and an established contractor, even as one company’s systems failed spectacularly during recent military trials. The Financial Times reports that…
Anduril’s YFQ-44A Autonomous Fighter Drone Completes First Flight, Marking New Era In AI-Powered Air Combat
Anduril Industries successfully flew its YFQ-44A jet-powered combat drone for the first time on October 31, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the U.S. Air Force’s effort to field autonomous “loyal wingman” aircraft that can operate alongside fighter jets. The…
Peter Thiel-Backed Stark Defence Fails All Four Strikes In Military Trials, Exposing Silicon Valley’s Defense Tech Reality Check
A German defense drone startup valued at $500 million suffered a catastrophic public failure during October 2025 military trials when its AI-powered strike drones missed all targets across four separate attempts, raising serious questions about whether venture capital can replicate…