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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…

Ukrainian Drone Pioneer Warns of European Firms Faking Combat Tests and Pilfering Tech Secrets
Europe

Ukrainian Drone Pioneer Warns of European Firms Faking Combat Tests and Pilfering Tech Secrets

Ukrainian drone manufacturer Skyeton’s CEO, Roman Knyazhenko, has leveled serious accusations against some European defense companies, claiming they fabricate battlefield credentials and attempt to steal proprietary technologies from firms like his. This revelation highlights vulnerabilities in the global drone industry amid ongoing conflicts, potentially diverting critical funds from effective sy

Robotican’s Rooster Hybrid Drone Boosts European Special Forces with NATO Approval
Search & Rescue

Robotican’s Rooster Hybrid Drone Boosts European Special Forces with NATO Approval

Israeli defense firm Robotican recently delivered dozens of its Rooster hybrid drone systems to European special operations forces, intervention units, and infantry teams, marking a key expansion in tactical unmanned technology. This move, coupled with the drone’s new NATO registration, positions it as a reliable tool for high-stakes missions in restricted environments, according to Defence…

Ukraine's Military Officially Adopts 'Vykhor' FPV Drone System for Combat Operations
Ukraine

Ukraine Boosts Drone Production with Western Deals Amid Escalating Russia-Ukraine Drone Warfare

On July 6, 2025, Ukraine and Russia exchanged hundreds of drone strikes, disrupting air travel and escalating their ongoing conflict, while Ukraine announced new partnerships to ramp up unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed deals with European allies and a major U.S. defense firm to produce “hundreds of thousands” more drones…

Portuguese Drone Maker Tekever Secures $74M to Scale Dual-Use Platform Used in Ukraine
Ukraine

EU Pushes for Millions of Drones by 2030 to Counter Rising Threats

The European Union is sounding the alarm on its defense readiness, with a top official calling for the production of millions of drones annually by 2030 to address growing geopolitical risks. Andrius Kubilius, the European commissioner for defense and space, emphasized this urgent need amid concerns over a potential Russian threat, spotlighted by Ukraine’s success…

EU Urges Rapid Drone Production to Counter Russian Threat
Ukraine

EU Urges Rapid Drone Production to Counter Russian Threat

The European Union is sounding the alarm on a potential Russian military threat, urging member states to prepare for large-scale drone production to bolster defenses. EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius emphasized the need for millions of drones to match Russia’s growing unmanned arsenal, citing lessons from Ukraine’s battlefield innovations. Sky News reported that this call…

Anduril's $1 Billion Long Beach Gamble: Why Palmer Luckey's Drone Empire Is Doubling Down on Southern California
Anduril

Anduril’s Fury Drone Redefines Autonomous Air Combat at Paris Air Show

Anduril Industries unveiled its Fury drone at the Paris Air Show, marking a bold step toward fully autonomous air combat. This high-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), designed for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), electronic warfare, and precision strikes, integrates advanced AI through Anduril’s Lattice OS, offering a scalable, cost-effective alternative to manned systems. F

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