defense
German public warms to lethal autonomy as Berlin shifts stance
A POLITICO/Public First poll finds one-third of Germans back AI lethal decisions, widening Europe’s autonomy debate as Berlin’s stance loosens.
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ukraine
Ukraine’s Low-Cost Drone Interceptors Destroy 64 Russian Shaheds in One Night
Ukraine used low-cost drone interceptors to destroy 64 Russian Shahed loitering munitions in a single night.
defense
David’s Sling test campaign bakes in combat lessons and expands target set
Israel’s David’s Sling completed tests validating combat-driven upgrades to engage ballistic and cruise missiles, aircraft and UAVs, highlighting rapid IAMD spiral development with US MDA and Rafael.
baltics
ScaleWolf founder warns of underground automatic drones as Lithuania’s next threat
ScaleWolf founder Edvinas Kerza warned that underground automatic drones could soon pose a new security threat to Lithuania and urged authorities to invest in detection, regulation and international cooperation.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Drone swarms for greater awareness — Parrot ANAFI trials with French Army STAT
France's army STAT is trialling Parrot ANAFI micro‑drone swarms controlled by EZ‑Chains to boost ISR and tactical awareness from vessels and armoured vehicles.
industry
SkeyDrone and Airport Intelligence partner on airport drone defence
SkeyDrone has partnered with Airport Intelligence to integrate drone detection and operational workflows for airports to improve situational awareness, speed incident response, and reduce flight disruption.
defense
Germany moves toward legalised offensive cyber operations
Germany is drafting laws to expand BND cyber powers abroad and enable “active cyber defense,” accelerating Europe’s shift toward offensive cyber doctrine.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Drone photography for marine conservation: Joanna Steidle’s long-term survey
Joanna Steidle uses drone photography to create a multi-year visual record of East Coast marine migrations and absences to support conservation research.
dach
Germany orders eight MQ-9B SeaGuardians to back P-8A maritime patrols
Germany has ordered eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones and ground control stations to augment P-8A maritime patrols and base them with Naval Air Wing 3 at Nordholz.
defense
Firestorm-Orqa pitch NDAA-compliant Squall FPV for US and allies
Firestorm Labs and Orqa are teaming to build the NDAA-compliant Firestorm Squall FPV quadcopter, stressing scalable, near-demand manufacturing for US and allied forces.
defense
DLR’s HAP alpha clears ground-roll milestone for European stratospheric HAPS
DLR completed ground roll tests of its HAP alpha solar HAPS aircraft, validating runway handling and advancing toward flight trials relevant to Europe’s stratospheric persistence ambitions.
defense
Germany procures eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAVs via NSPA
Germany has contracted the purchase of eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAVs through NATO's NSPA to strengthen intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and maritime domain awareness.