industry
Quantum Systems triples valuation after €180M Series C extension
Quantum Systems raised a €180 million Series C extension, bringing 2025 fundraising to €340 million and lifting its valuation above €3 billion.
industry
Insights into the global and European drone sector, covering manufacturers, supply chains, and evolving market dynamics.
uk
Babcock and Frankenburg sign MoU on maritime air-defence system
Babcock and Frankenburg Technologies signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a maritime air-defence system for naval vessels.
eu
TEKEVER secures EMSA deal to deploy AR5 fixed-wing UAS across European waters
TEKEVER won a two-year EMSA contract to deliver two AR5 systems (four aircraft) for multi-region maritime surveillance with BLOS capability and up to 12 hours endurance.
industry
Fotokite and AeriaOne unveil SEGI — AR‑linked tethered UAS at Milipol
Fotokite and AeriaOne launched SEGI at Milipol Paris, linking Fotokite's tethered UAS with AeriaOne's Falcon Lens AR to deliver hands‑free swarm FPV and AI‑tagged overlays for European security users.
uk
Second Front Systems, StirlingX partner to deliver sovereign UK drone deployments
Second Front Systems and StirlingX announced a partnership to deliver secure, sovereign drone deployments for the UK government by combining systems integration with sovereign edge compute.
defense
France aims to field drone swarms within two years
France expects to field operational drone swarms within roughly two years.
eu
Everdrone launches first drone-based EMS in France
Everdrone has launched France's first drone-integrated emergency medical service, deploying AED-capable drones in Normandy's Forges-les-Eaux to support ambulance dispatch and reduce time-to-defibrillation.
uk
Second Front Systems, StirlingX team to fast‑track UK sovereign drone capability
Second Front Systems and StirlingX have partnered to accelerate UK adoption of sovereign, high‑assurance drone capabilities.
defense
German‑Ukrainian JV launches Europe’s first industrial drone co‑production for Ukraine
Quantum Systems and Frontline Robotics launched Quantum Frontline Industries to mass‑produce Ukrainian drones in Germany for delivery to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
eu
Amazon halts Prime Air drone delivery rollout in Italy
Amazon has halted its Prime Air commercial drone delivery plans in Italy after a strategic review despite successful test flights and regulator cooperation.
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ukraine
ICEYE Deepens Ukraine Integration: Space ISR Shifts from Strategic Asset to Tactical Kill Chain
The Finnish microsatellite champion ICEYE has formalized an expanded service agreement with the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence (MoD). While the financial terms remain undisclosed, the operational scope effectively creates a persistent, all-weather digital canopy over the theater of operations.
industry
SPS showcases Raybird UAS at UK’s Iron Titan exercise
Skyeton Prevail Solutions demonstrated the Raybird tactical UAS at the UK's Iron Titan exercise, validating operational readiness and signalling faster access to 'ready‑now' systems for allied forces.