Drones – Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
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Apr- 2026 -22 April
MQ-20 Avenger to Support US Navy’s Autonomy Battle Planning Effort
The US Navy has partnered with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. to deploy its MQ-20 Avenger unmanned aerial system for the service’s Collaborative Autonomy Mission Planning and Debrief project.
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22 April
MQ-9B Completes Flight Into Known Icing Tests to Boost All-Weather Ops
GA-ASI's MQ-9B drone has completed tests to certify it for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) conditions.
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21 April
Ukraine Expands AI Strike Arsenal With ‘Anubis’ and ‘Seth-X’ Drone Pair
Ukrainian firm Airlogix has lifted the curtain on two new strike drones built to support engagements in contested environments.
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21 April
Starlink Glitch Leaves US Navy Drone Boats Drifting: Report
A global outage in Elon Musk’s Starlink network disrupted US Navy drone tests, cutting communications and leaving approximately two dozen unmanned surface vessels adrift off California for nearly an hour.
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21 April
US Army Selects AV Vapor CLE UAS to Support Medium Range Recon Program
The US Army has awarded AV a $14.6-million contract to produce its Vapor Compact Long Endurance (CLE) drone to support the service’s Medium Range Reconnaissance (MRR) program.
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21 April
Japanese Terra Interceptor Drone Deployed in Ukraine
Japan’s Terra Drone Corporation has started operational deployment of its Terra A1 interceptor drone in Ukraine through local partner Amazing Drones.
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21 April
UK Eyes Joint Drone Development With Kuwait
The UK is expanding defense ties with Kuwait with a new focus on joint drone development and emerging military technologies.
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20 April
US Troops Test Bumblebee Counter-Drone System in Capital Defense Exercise
The US is continuing efforts to advance counter-drone capabilities through a recent exercise involving the Joint Interagency Task Force-401 and Joint Task Force National Capital Region.
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20 April
British Army Explores New Ways to Fight Drones From Inside Tanks
Around 350 British soldiers have tested new approaches to countering aerial threats without having to step out of their tanks, as the army adapts to drones becoming a constant presence on the battlefield.
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20 April
Pratt & Whitney Engine Powers Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A CCA Drone
Pratt & Whitney has supplied the engine for Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue drone, pitched for the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.
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