Thailand’s skies are entering a new era as the Royal Thai Air Force outlines a modernization push that blends talent with cutting-edge technology. At the Navaminda Kasatriyadhiraj Royal Thai Air Force Academy, the service chief unveiled a 2026 strategy that puts people first and platforms on a faster path to capability. The plan centers on...

The next front in drone defense is mobile and multi-domain. Small unmanned threats no longer stay within one arena; they hop from highways to harbors and rooftops with surprising ease. L3Harris is answering that challenge with a new generation of its counter-drone system, expanding variants that span land, sea, air and electronic warfare. Recent Trends...

In a move that signals a shift toward integrated, multi-domain defense, L3Harris is expanding its VAMPIRE counter-drone platform beyond land use into maritime, air, and electronic warfare contexts. The system, known for its palletized ISR rockets, fires laser-guided rounds to destroy drones and can be mounted in truck beds for rapid fielding. This evolution signals...

A drone on a critical mission now carries a shield with real-time smarts. Mobilicom has unveiled a secured autonomy computing platform that blends OS3 cybersecurity with rugged AI compute from Aitech, signaling a new standard for defense-grade autonomy. Recent Trends Growing demand for secure, mission-critical onboard compute in UAS Rugged edge AI platforms gain uptake...

In the glare of the AUSA show floor, Draganfly steps onto the stage with a slate of drone systems designed for mission-critical work. The company frames its lineup as not just hardware, but integrated solutions that connect unmanned platforms with sensors, analytics, and user-friendly workflows. For defense planners, the message is clear: better drones are...

VAMPIRE Counter-Drone Family Expands Across Domains In a move that highlights how defense teams are rethinking counter-UAS, L3Harris on Thursday unveiled new variants of its VAMPIRE system that cover land, air, maritime and electronic warfare roles. The updates broaden a self-contained platform designed to detect, engage and defeat remotely piloted aircraft across multiple theaters. The...

In the Taiwan drone industry, a bold bet is under way. Myson Century, the Sun Yad Group’s drone arm, is pursuing a vertically integrated model that spans IC design to finished drone systems. The company emphasizes that more than 70% of its components are self-produced, a strategy aimed at tighter control over cost and performance....

A line of coastal sensors glowed at dusk as a drone swarm skimmed the horizon, turning a quiet littoral into a proving ground for the next generation of defense tech. Recent Trends EU drone corridors expand in the Mediterranean Littoral surveillance tech gains traction Cooperation on defense funding increases vendor interest Mediterranean drone defense: EU’s...

Like a battlefield map built from supply lines, last night’s Russian strike exposes how modern war runs on global parts networks. Drones and missiles are not just metal; they are assemblies of components sourced worldwide, often from suppliers far from the front lines. Recent Trends Rising use of foreign-sourced components in drones Export-control measures tighten...

Nomad VTOL Drone Redefines Battlefield Mobility A drone that lifts off like a helicopter yet sprints across the sky like a jet signals a turning point for how wars are fought and how aid is delivered. Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has introduced the Nomad family of vertical takeoff and landing aircraft designed for autonomous...