GKN Aerospace revealed a UAV demonstrator and turbojet engine in Sweden, under a year after a £12M FMV contract award.
DLR launched its Technology Center for Drone Security on Aug 18, 2026, following an explosive drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Dufour Aerospace advances Aero-200 eVTOL commercialization with payload tests, BVLOS infrastructure, and logistics partnerships in Sweden and Canada.
Shield AI's V-BAT UAS secured SAIL III approval from ENAC, enabling Frontex maritime surveillance in the Central Mediterranean.
Swarm Aero secures over $10M from AFRL to develop high-rate composite manufacturing for large-scale autonomous aircraft.
Honeywell Aerospace, Viasat, Frequentis, and ESA validate a lightweight satcom antenna for safe BVLOS drone operations in Europe.
Lockheed Martin demonstrates NetSense, a passive AI-powered UAS detection system using existing 5G networks, targeting 2027 availability.
A $60M U.S. government investment will expand ePropelled's Laconia, NH facility fourfold to strengthen domestic UAV propulsion supply chains.
Modovolo integrates BQP's BQPhy software to run concurrent propeller simulations, improving UAV flight time and payload capacity.
Athens startup Marcos Aerospace unveils the Quencher, an AI-assisted autonomous amphibious aircraft for aerial firefighting operations.