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27 March

Shield AI Grows Simulation Capabilities With Aechelon Technology Buyout

Shield AI has announced its plan to acquire California-based Aechelon Technology as it expands its autonomous systems portfolio.

26 March

Americas

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

Rojoef Manuel

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

Africa

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

Sea

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

New Zealand Rolls Out Jet-Powered USV With All-Electric Powertrain

New Zealand is expanding its naval capabilities with WHAI, an all-electric, jet-powered unmanned surface vessel designed for near-silent operation and a reduced thermal signature.

26 March

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

New UGV From AM General Can Act as ‘Mothership’ in Logistics Ops

AM General is looking to revolutionize battlefield logistics with its latest innovation: an unmanned ground vehicle that can serve as a “mothership” for other robotic platforms.

25 March

Air

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

‘$5-Per-Shot’: AeroVironment Debuts New AI-Enabled Laser to Shred Drones

AeroVironment is pushing deeper into anti-drone defense with a new ‘$5-per-shot’ laser weapon built to burn down airborne threats in contested environments.

24 March

Air

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.

17 March

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

UK Mulls Sending Minehunter Drones to Strait of Hormuz

The UK is considering deploying minehunting unmanned surface vessels to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz as tensions disrupt a vital global oil route.

17 March

Americas