Drones – Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion – Page 16

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26 March

Artist’s rendering of HII’s ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel. Photo: HII

HII to Open Romulus USV Production Hub in Louisiana

HII has unveiled a plan to establish a new assembly center in Louisiana to support the manufacture of its Romulus unmanned surface vessel family.

26 March

JMTG-U UAV team testing grenade delivery system.

Rojoef Manuel

US to Launch Drone Training at Exercise African Lion 2026

The US Army will introduce unmanned aerial system training during the African Lion 2026 exercise, aiming to strengthen regional security capabilities and integrate emerging technologies into operations.

26 March

Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, prepare to operate Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems at Fort Carson, Colorado.

Giulia Bernacchi

US Army Debuts Digital Marketplace to Compare and Buy Military Drones

The US Army has launched its online Unmanned Aircraft Systems Marketplace to centralize the procurement of drone systems for military units.

26 March

India's indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopters

Inder Singh Bisht

India Begins Helicopter-Launched Drone Program

The Indian Air Force has begun a helicopter-launched drone project to extend the operational reach and survivability of its rotary-wing platforms.

26 March

Inder Singh Bisht

Germany Funds 15,000 Interceptor Drones for Ukraine

Germany has tasked Quantum Systems to deliver 15,000 Ukraine-produced Strila interceptor drones to the National Guard of Ukraine.

26 March

Inder Singh Bisht

AeroVironment Wins US Army Red Dragon Long-Range Drone Deal

The US Army has awarded AeroVironment a $17.58-million contract to procure Red Dragon long-range, one-way attack drones.

25 March

Poland PLargonia fixed-wing combat drone loaded on a green catapult launch system, highlighting Poland's push to field a domestically developed national UAV capability

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Poland Unveils ‘National Combat Drone’ Resembling Iranian Shahed

Poland is moving closer to fielding its own version of the Iranian Shaheds, with final preparations for official deployment now underway.

25 March

U.S. Army soldier in camouflage and tactical helmet alongside an airborne quadcopter drone equipped with a camera payload, supporting a story on converting vehicle periscope ports into drone launch ports

Ethan M. Encarnacion

3D-Printed Army System Turns Periscope Ports Into Drone Control Points

A battlefield improvisation has given US Army crews a 3D-printed device for UAS that replaces traditional periscopes, enabling reconnaissance from inside armored vehicles.

24 March

A US soldier is participating in a counter-drone training.

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Expands Push for Anti-UAS, Kamikaze Drone Tech

The US Air Force has issued three requests for information to industry covering unmanned aerial system detection, counter-UAS weapons, and offensive one-way attack drones.

23 March