Elon Musk, the influential CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, issued a stark warning on April 26, 2025, about the future of crewed military aircraft, declaring that they “will be destroyed instantly by cheap drone swarms.” This statement, posted on X,…
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has successfully tested a high-power microwave weapon, dubbed RapidDestroyer, designed to neutralize drone swarms, a growing threat on modern battlefields like Ukraine. Developed by a Thales-led consortium, the truck-mounted system uses radio frequency energy…
On Sunday over two dozen demonstrators gathered outside the Ohio Air National Guard Base at Rickenbacker International Airport to protest Anduril Industries‘ planned drone factory in Central Ohio. The demonstration, reported by The Columbus Dispatch, marks an early public backlash…
Hidden Level Inc., a Syracuse-based drone defense startup, has raised approximately $100 million across two funding rounds led by Lockheed Martin Ventures and DFJ Growth, achieving a valuation of nearly $500 million. The company, which specializes in passive radar systems…
NATO Countries are scrambling to develop and acquire drones capable of operating in the harsh Arctic environment, as mounting geopolitical tensions and increased Russian and Chinese activity in the region highlight significant technological gaps in Western drone capabilities. The urgency…
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…
In a significant development for the Drone Industry, Skydio has acquired 114 US patent assets from action camera giant GoPro. The transaction, recorded by the US Patent and Trademark Office in October 2024, marks one of the largest patent deals…
The British Armed Forces are putting new portable drones through rigorous trials as they prepare to deploy them for reconnaissance missions by the end of the year. According to a press release from the UK Ministry of Defence, the Stalker…
Drones Play Crucial Role in Ukraine War Drones have become increasingly important in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. According to a report by the Royal United Services Institute, a U.K. think tank, Ukraine was losing around 10,000 drones…
The Space Foundation Discovery Center (SFDC) in Colorado Springs is back and better than ever, thanks to a $3.5 million renovation. Starting June 1st, visitors can check out eight exciting new exhibits and enjoy a walk-through of space history. Get…
A Strategic Leap in Drone Technology In a remarkable advancement in drone capabilities, the Halo connectivity platform from Israel‘s Elsight has been successfully integrated into Lockheed Martin‘s Indago 4 quadcopter. Announced on May 7, 2024, this partnership marks a significant…
Anduril’s AI Leap Forward In an exclusive Bloomberg interview with Caroline Hyde, Anduril Industries’ founder, Palmer Luckey, sheds light on his company’s latest advancements in AI and electronic warfare. Luckey delves into the nuances of how artificial intelligence is not…
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