Indonesia and Pakistan are finalizing a defense deal for JF-17 Block III jets and armed drones to enhance Indonesia’s air capabilities.
Northrop Grumman and Kratos to develop USMC's MUX TACAIR uncrewed aircraft system with Prism software and Valkyrie airframe integration.
Lockheed Martin showcased MDCX and Vigilance integration enabling secure, multi-domain control of multiple uncrewed aerial systems in the UK.
Dynamic Aerospace Systems expands production and partnerships following FCC's NDAA Section 1709 ban on foreign drone authorizations in the U.S. market.
Textron Systems to deliver three Aerosonde Mk. 4.7 VTOL drones to Tantita Security Services Nigeria to boost surveillance of Niger Delta oil infrastructure.
Destinus completed a $225M acquisition of Daedalean, integrating AI avionics to advance autonomous UAVs with GPS-denied navigation capabilities.
Ocean Infinity begins a new 15,000 sq km search for MH370 using advanced underwater vehicles and updated flight path data in the Indian Ocean.
China updates its Civil Aviation Law to regulate drones with airworthiness certification and real-time tracking, plus enhanced passenger protections, effective July 2026.
XTI Aerospace acquires Drone Nerds for $40M with $25M from Unusual Machines, creating a U.S.-based drone supply chain amid new federal restrictions on foreign technology.
FCC blocks new US authorizations for DJI, Autel, and all foreign-made drones citing security risks; existing models remain legal under grandfather clause.
