A milestone in Marine Corps modernization quietly unfolds as Teledyne FLIR Defense lands a stepped-up contract tied to the Organic Precision Fires-Light program. The award, valued at $42.5 million, underscores the shift of drones from niche support to core weapons-system enablers for frontline units. Recent Trends Drone-enabled target intelligence is becoming part of standard fires...

A quiet drone hummed to life on a Marine Corps parade ground, signaling a shift toward faster, more precise fires powered by unmanned systems. The service is steadily testing a future where small, capable drones extend the reach of organic fires beyond traditional artillery and missiles. The contract win underscores a broader move to fuse...

An ambitious bet on unmanned systems is taking shape far from the usual defense corridors: a drone facility in Pakistan. This planned project, linked to Turkey’s growing UAV program, signals more than a new building. It hints at a broader strategy to weave regional supply chains, expand export options, and accelerate technology transfer in a...

From the Pentagon’s planning rooms to the tarmac at major bases, unmanned systems are no longer fringe assets. They sit at the center of how the United States plans, fights, and wins in a contested airspace. The demand signal for drones spans reconnaissance, surveillance, and precision strike, pushing both big defense primes and nimble startups...

Drone defense hub takes root as Perseus picks Buda for HQ Near the sunlit outskirts of Austin, a domed project rises from a flat Texas landscape, signaling a new strategic push in drone defense. Perseus Defense has selected Buda as the home for its drone defense hub. The move goes beyond a simple address change;...

In a field moving at the speed of AI, defense minds are turning space into a sensor and decision layer for drone defense. VisionWave and BladeRanger are unveiling Argus, a space-enabled, AI-driven counter-drone system designed to detect threats across wide areas and coordinate a response in real time. Recent Trends Space-based sensors expanding for national...

On a brisk Black Sea morning, a jet-powered drone rose above the horizon and quietly rewrote Turkey’s defense narrative. The moment highlighted a program that has moved from controversy and prototypes toward tangible capability. The scene underscored a broader push by Ankara to rely on domestically developed systems for critical airpower tasks. Recent Trends Homegrown...

In an era of budget constraints and risky live-fire drills, defense planners seek training that is realistic without exposing personnel to danger. InVeris Systems has introduced new FATS drone technology designed to elevate drone battlefield training and readiness with autonomous, configurable aircraft that simulate adversaries and threats in controlled environments. Recent Trends Realistic simulators scale...

Brussels is witnessing a shift from isolated drone programs to integrated, regional production networks. A cross-border pact signals that Europe intends to grow its own drone capabilities rather than rely on external suppliers alone. The move comes as defense planners seek faster procurement and greater resilience in a turbulent security environment. The Netherlands and Ukraine...

Drone supply chain reshaping modern warfare Amid the fog of sanctions and battlefield supply lines, a quiet stake in Russia’s leading drone maker signals a broader shift in who builds and supplies the gears of modern warfare. A Chinese supplier has taken a 5% stake in Rustakt, the Moscow-based firm behind the VT-40 FPV drone...