Drones – Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
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Apr- 2026 -6 April
Sweden Moves to Boost Air, Drone Defense With BAE, Saab Deals
Sweden has awarded separate contracts to BAE Systems and Saab for ground-based air and drone defense systems worth around $454 million.
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6 April
New Tactical Drone From a US Firm Requires Only Two Seconds to Take Off
A new unmanned aerial vehicle from US firm XDOWN is designed to cut deployment time to just two seconds, shifting almost instantly from stowed to active flight.
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6 April
India Explores Ramjet-Powered Loitering Munition for Supersonic Strikes
The Indian Army is exploring a new class of supersonic loitering munitions, aimed at countering modern air defenses and emerging threats in contested environments.
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6 April
US Air Force Turns to Students to Solve Emerging Drone Warfare Challenges
A US Air Force program is giving students a front-row seat to modern warfare by tasking them with developing solutions to aerial drone threats.
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6 April
Lumberjack in Action: Northrop Tests Flexible Strike-and-Scout Platform
Northrop Grumman recently put its new Lumberjack unmanned aerial vehicle through a live demonstration, showcasing its readiness for complex mission environments.
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2 April
US Navy Picks AeroVironment JUMP 20-X to Boost ISR Capabilities
The US Navy has selected AeroVironment to provide intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support using its JUMP 20-X uncrewed aircraft system.
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2 April
China Shows Off ‘World’s Heaviest’ Cargo Drone Built for Extreme Terrain
China takes a new approach to powering its logistics with the Changying-8, the world’s heaviest multi-terrain cargo drone designed for high-altitude missions.
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1 April
Serbia Flies New Autonomous Drone Capable of Firing Three Aircraft Rockets
Serbian airspace has found its newest protector: an autonomous multicopter designed to withstand the impact of rocket launches during flight.
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1 April
Red Cat Buys Apium Swarm Robotics to Enhance Autonomous Drone Operations
Red Cat Holdings has acquired Apium Swarm Robotics to integrate autonomous swarming capabilities into its defense drones and unmanned systems.
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Mar- 2026 -31 March
Aptiv, Winchester Unveil Modular Connector for Satellite, Drone Programs
Swiss technology company Aptiv PLC and its American subsidiary Winchester Interconnect have introduced a modular connector tailored for satellites and unmanned aerial systems.
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