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1 April

A compact quadcopter drone in flight alongside a Royal Air Force roundel banner during Exercise Agile Warrior, used to illustrate advances in quantum-resilient drone navigation and communications

‘World’s First Quantum-Resilient Drones’ Lift Off in European Trials

A Cold War-era algorithm has been flown on drones for the first time, pointing to a new class of systems built to withstand quantum threats.

1 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Jodesz Gavilan

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.

Mar- 2026 -

31 March

Americas

Senior Airman James McGaha, 379th Expeditionary Security Force Squadron patrolman, prepares the Raven B Digital Data Link drone, a small unmanned aircraft or drone, for flight Feb. 19 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. McGaha checks the drone’s wires and connections to ensure components are operational before flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Terrica Y. Jones/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

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.

31 March

Asia Pacific

Soldier operating a Getac UX10 rugged ground control station touchscreen in an open field with multiple military drones visible in the background, illustrating a modular unmanned systems command center

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Getac Unveils ‘Mix-and-Match’ Command Center for Unmanned Systems

A Taiwanese firm is making drone control unique for every user, unveiling a command system that lets operators tailor their control setup to mission needs.

31 March

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Close-up view of the Bullet one-way interceptor.

Jodesz Gavilan

Ukrainian Drone Maker General Cherry to Produce Interceptor UAVs in the US

Ukrainian FPV and interceptor drone producer General Cherry has signed an agreement to produce UAVs in the US.

30 March

Asia Pacific

DroneSentry-C2 incorporating the ADS-B flight tracking feature.

Giulia Bernacchi

Australian Firm DroneShield Opens European Counter-Drone Hub in Amsterdam

Australian firm DroneShield has opened a new European headquarters for counter-drone systems in the Netherlands.

29 March

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Staff Writer With AFP

Drones Crash in Finland in Suspected Territorial Violation: Govt

Two unidentified drones crashed in southern Finland on Sunday, the defense ministry said, calling the incident a "suspected territorial violation."

27 March

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

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.

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