EASA rules, U-space, and drone news across the continent.
Europe’s drone race just went up a gear: Sequoia is leading a fresh round that could push German loitering‑munition maker Stark near a $500M valuation—right as Germany targets €162B in annual defense spend by 2029. German attack drone startup Stark Defence is in advanced talks to raise about $60 million in new funding led by…
Imagine the chaos if hobby drones turned deadly: That’s Myanmar’s reality, where European modules protect junta UAVs from interference – dive into the findings that have experts demanding action now. Myanmar’s military junta has integrated advanced European-made anti-jamming technology into its drones, enabling more resilient operations amid ongoing conflicts, according to a new report by…
In a dramatic twist amid Ukraine’s drone battles, Destinus is acquiring Swiss AI whiz Daedalean for $223M, promising navigation that laughs off satellite sabotage. Destinus, a Netherlands-based drone startup supplying weapons to Ukraine, plans to acquire Zurich’s Daedalean for 180 million Swiss francs ($223 million) in cash and stock, aiming to strengthen its AI-driven navigation…
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Ever wished for packages dropping from the sky without the racket? Amazon’s Darlington push might deliver, if noise gripes don’t ground it. Amazon is advancing plans for Britain’s inaugural drone delivery service in Darlington, County Durham, asserting that its unmanned aircraft will generate less noise than traditional van deliveries. This initiative, detailed in recent planning…
Picture this: A truck of ‘refrigerators’ lands in Russia, but they’re really powering killer drones – the wild story behind Beijing’s sanction sidestep. Chinese manufacturers have covertly supplied engines to a Russian drone maker, labeling them as “industrial refrigeration units” to evade Western sanctions, enabling a surge in attack drone output for use in Ukraine.…
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 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
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