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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

Parrot’s ANAFI UKR Drone Breaks Silence with Tactical Power for Defense and Public Safety
Parrot

Parrot’s ANAFI UKR Drone Breaks Silence with Tactical Power for Defense and Public Safety

After years of quiet, French drone maker Parrot roared back into the spotlight at the Paris Air Show on June 16, 2025, unveiling the ANAFI UKR, a compact, AI-driven micro-drone built for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR). Designed for defense forces and public safety agencies, this rugged platform thrives in GPS-denied warzones and urban operations,…

Anduril and Rheinmetall Team Up to Build Advanced Drones for European Defense
Anduril

Anduril and Rheinmetall Team Up to Build Advanced Drones for European Defense

In a major step for European defense technology, Anduril Industries and Rheinmetall have announced a partnership to develop and manufacture cutting-edge autonomous drones and propulsion systems tailored for NATO allies. The collaboration, revealed today, focuses on integrating Anduril’s Barracuda and Fury drones, along with solid rocket motors, into Rheinmetall’s European production and digital fr

Helsing’s Lura Platform and SG-1 Fathom Glider Boost Underwater Drone Surveillance
Ukraine

Helsing’s Lura Platform and SG-1 Fathom Glider Boost Underwater Drone Surveillance

Helsing, a Munich-based defense tech startup, has secured a €600 million ($641 million) investment led by Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek, valuing the company at €12 billion ($12.83 billion). This funding, reported by the Financial Times, fuels Helsing’s expansion into underwater surveillance with its Lura software platform and SG-1 Fathom underwater glider, enhancing security capabilities amid…

Airo Drone Maker Soars 140% in Explosive Post-IPO Debut
Aerovironment

Airo Drone Maker Soars 140% in Explosive Post-IPO Debut

Airo Group Holdings Inc. made a stunning entrance into the public market, with its shares skyrocketing 140% during their trading debut on Friday, June 13, 2025. The drone manufacturer raised $60 million in an initial public offering (IPO), becoming the third company this month to more than double its opening session value. This surge, detailed…

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