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26 April

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev during his first visit to Azerbaijan.

Ukraine Signs Pacts With Azerbaijan in Drone Push

Ukraine and Azerbaijan signed six cooperation agreements on Saturday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, as he pushes to share Kyiv's drone expertise amid the Middle East war.

24 April

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

US Demo Sees Drone Recharged Mid-Flight via Laser Power Beaming

In-flight drone recharging is moving closer to operational deployment, offering a glimpse into how autonomous systems could remain airborne for extended durations.

24 April

Concepts of the uncrewed fighter aircraft YFQ-42A (bottom) and the YFQ-44A are pictured in artwork. The aircraft are designed to leverage autonomous capabilities and crewed-uncrewed teaming to defeat enemy threats in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force artwork courtesy of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and Anduril Industries)

Christine Casimiro

Netherlands, US Air Force Formalize Partnership on CCA Drone Wingmen

The Netherlands and the US Air Force have formalized a partnership on Collaborative Combat Aircraft, including plans to acquire prototypes as part of the program’s development.

24 April

A Ukrainian soldier preparing a drone for use.

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Says Drone Operators Can Down Targets From Thousands of Kilometers Away

Ukraine said it could down Russian drones from thousands of kilometers away, after a lawmaker said he had controlled a drone interceptor from outside the country.

23 April

Inder Singh Bisht

Germany Awards Rheinmetall Multi-Billion-Euro Framework Contract for FV-014 Drones

Germany has awarded Rheinmetall a multi-billion-euro framework contract to supply FV-014 autonomous reconnaissance and strike drones.

23 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Says Drone Defenses Boost Frontline Position

Ukraine's frontline position is "the strongest" it has been in a year due to a superiority in drones and enhanced air defense, Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga has said as Russian gains appear to be slowing.

22 April

Bea Castañeda

Black Hornet UAS Explained: Tiny Drone, Tactical Impact

Discover the Black Hornet guide, detailing its pocket-sized form, real-time surveillance features, and how it supports troops with close-range situational awareness.

22 April

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army Seeks Ground Robot for Last-Mile Resupply, Evacuation

The US Army is pursuing an unmanned ground vehicle capable of resupplying forward-deployed forces and evacuating wounded soldiers.

22 April

Rojoef Manuel

HII’s REMUS Underwater Drone Program Reaches 25-Year Mark

HII has announced the 25th anniversary of its REMUS unmanned underwater vehicle family, highlighting its global adoption and expanded mission capabilities.

22 April