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1 October

Air

Volatus, VoltaXplore Partner on Batteries for Next-Gen Drones

Ontario-based tactical drone maker Volatus Aerospace has struck a deal with VoltaXplore in Quebec to secure a homegrown supply of lithium-ion batteries for its next generation of unmanned aerial systems.

1 October

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine’s New Defense Marketplace Hits 17,000 Drone Orders From Frontlines in First Two Months

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence confirmed that frontline troops have ordered nearly 17,000 UAS through its new DOT-Chain Defence system, with about 13,000 already delivered.

1 October

Air

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman assigned to the Western Air Civil Engineering Group sets up a drone during a bilateral live fire exercise at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2023. U.S. and Japanese partners worked together, repairing the craters and exchanging knowledge while observers from both countries watched. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anwtain Hanks)

Rojoef Manuel

Japan Mulls Joining Latvia-Led Ukraine Drone Coalition

Japan is reviewing an invitation from Latvia to join a group of nations sending drones and technology to Ukraine as it battles Russia’s invasion.

1 October

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

Draganfly to Provide Flex FPV Drone Systems for US Army

The US Army has selected Draganfly to supply Flex FPV drones and support on-site manufacturing at overseas bases.

1 October

Europe

Saab's Loke concept, a green TGB15 truck with a Trackfire remote weapon station mounted on the back

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Saab’s Loke Counter-Drone System Makes NATO Debut After Record-Build Timeline

Sweden’s new counter-drone system went from an 84-day development sprint to its first NATO deployment, where it defended facilities in Poland.

1 October

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

PEGASUS UAV Emerges as Serbia’s Next-Gen Armed Combat Drone

PEGASUS is a Serbian armed UAV, carrying 54 kilograms of payload, operating 200 kilometers for 10 hours, executing ISR and precision strikes with RASH-2M munitions.

1 October

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Pentagon’s Plan to Field AI-Powered Drones on the Battlefield Hits Snags

The Pentagon’s plan to field thousands of AI-powered drones under its Replicator initiative is facing setbacks, with technical flaws, costly systems, and bureaucratic hurdles slowing progress.

1 October

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Staff Writer With AFP

EU Leaders Plot Defense Boost in Shadow of Denmark Drones

EU leaders will discuss bolstering Europe's defenses and Ukraine's financial firepower at a Wednesday summit in Denmark, where mysterious drone flights have ramped up fears about the threat from Russia.

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30 September

Air

Senior Airman Madelyne Kowalczyk, 11th Security Forces Squadron counter small unmanned aircraft systems NCO in charge, operates a DJI Inspire 1 on Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 1, 2019. Small unmanned aircraft systems provide JBA defenders safer avenues in maintaining and increasing base security and daily routine activities. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael S. Murphy)

Rojoef Manuel

DJI to Remain on Pentagon Blacklist Over Suspected China Ties, Judge Rules

The US has refused to remove DJI, the world’s largest drone maker, from a Defense Department list of companies accused of supporting China’s military.

30 September

Air