Mr. T (Curator) - Insights from Across Europe’s Drone Ecosystem (Page 7)

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baltics

Spain deploys 'Crow' counter-drone systems to Lithuania

Spain has deployed 'Crow' counter-drone systems to Lithuania to bolster NATO defences against Russian drone threats.

A Nokia-branded drone flying equipped with a battery pack over a landscape.

industry

Nokia boosts 5G drone platform with Amprius SiCore batteries

Nokia is integrating Amprius SiCore silicon‑anode batteries into its 5G drone platform to extend endurance and payload for commercial and government missions.

A Swedish military drone flying over coastal terrain during a training mission.

nordics

Sweden Builds a Homegrown Drone Force

Sweden is expanding domestic drone capabilities to strengthen deterrence, secure supply chains, and equip its armed forces with scalable unmanned systems.

industry

Kongsberg to fund manufacturing of Ukrainian Seawolf drones in Poland

Kongsberg will fund manufacturing of Ukrainian Seawolf drones in Poland to boost production capacity and shorten supply lines to Ukrainian forces, according to theDefender.

military

Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard adopts Parrot ANAFI USA for maritime security

The Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard has adopted the Parrot ANAFI USA as its primary maritime ISR drone while Parrot positions the ANAFI UKR as a next-generation sovereign micro-UAV for contested environments.

Military personnel operating counter-drone equipment at a training range in Germany.

nato

US troops test counter-drone systems in Germany to bolster NATO air defences

US troops are testing counter-drone systems in Germany to strengthen NATO air defences and improve allied detection, tracking and defeat capabilities.

A cargo drone operating at night, illustrating night-time industrial deliveries in a port environment.

defense

ADLC cleared for night cargo-drone ops at Port of Antwerp

Belgian operator ADLC won approval for night cargo-drone flights in the Port of Antwerp area, a regulatory step toward credible 24/7 industrial drone logistics in Europe.

A small drone flying over a snow-covered Alpine slope near a ski area.

eu

French Alpine drones forecast avalanches to protect skiers

French Alpine drones monitor snowpack and forecast avalanches to warn ski operators and protect skiers.

Solar-powered drone hangar with Dryad observation and suppression drones preparing to launch over forested terrain.

dach

Autonomous system detects and suppresses wildfires within 12 minutes

Dryad Networks demonstrated a system where solar-powered gas sensors detected smouldering combustion in three minutes and autonomous drones extinguished the fire within twelve minutes.

DJI controller map display illustrating geo-awareness and restricted airspace zones.

defense

DJI to ingest EASA geo-awareness data for C1–C3 drones in Europe

DJI C1–C3 drones in Europe will soon source geo-awareness airspace zones via EASA’s harmonised framework using official national authority data.

Mixed‑reality headset alongside military training hardware illustrating a Rheinmetall–Varjo training partnership.

industry

Rheinmetall and Varjo partner to enhance mixed‑reality defence training

Rheinmetall and Finnish Varjo announced a strategic collaboration to integrate Varjo’s military‑grade mixed‑reality technology into Rheinmetall’s training and simulation products.

industry

Drone Events 2026: What the Industry Expects from the 'Ideal' Drone Event

Drone Industry Insights' white paper finds the 'ideal' 2026 drone event combines live flight demonstrations, regulatory workshops and curated B2B matchmaking to accelerate commercial adoption.