industry
Parry Labs Advances Modular Mission Systems in AV’s P550 for Army LRR
Parry Labs integrated its mission computing and MOSA-based architecture into AV's P550 to support the US Army's LRR programme.
military
Analysis of drone deployment, tactical innovation, and defense strategies within armed forces, focusing on European and allied military operations.
uk
UK starts mass production of SG-1 Fathom naval drones for undersea surveillance
The UK has begun mass production of the SG-1 Fathom naval drone to expand Royal Navy undersea surveillance and maritime domain awareness.
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.
defense
France aims to field drone swarms within two years
France expects to field operational drone swarms within roughly two years.
defense
China’s ‘full-stack’ drone cities fuse rare earths, motors and mobilization
China is turning rare-earth cities into end-to-end drone ecosystems—magnets, motors, assembly and test infrastructure—while linking “low-altitude economy” parks to defence mobilisation.
baltics
Lithuanian Charity Sends $6.9M in Drones and Gear to Ukraine
A Lithuanian charity has delivered $6.9 million in drones and military equipment to Ukraine's armed forces to bolster Kyiv's reconnaissance and targeting capabilities.
ukraine
Ukraine builds an ‘anti-drone dome’ with interceptor UAVs
Ukraine is creating an 'anti-drone dome' by combining interceptor UAVs, mobile air‑defence teams and sensors to protect key areas from hostile drones.
nato
Denmark sends more troops to Greenland amid Arctic tensions
Denmark is deploying several hundred soldiers to Greenland and has asked NATO for a mission to sustain a one- to two-year presence in response to Arctic security concerns and political pressure from the United States.
central-eastern-europe
FIREPOWER: All eyes on Hungary’s SAFE plans, plus drones, Greenland, Russia defences
Hungary’s SAFE plans are drawing scrutiny from EU partners over procurement transparency and interoperability, while Commission drone moves, Greenland geopolitics and Russian air-defence lessons shape Europe's defence debate.
ukraine
Ukraine using Leleka-100 drones that evade Russian interceptors
Ukraine has begun using Leleka‑100 tactical drones that reportedly evade Russian interceptor systems, providing real-time reconnaissance and faster target engagement advantages.
Russia
Sea drones halt operations at major Russian oil terminal
Sea drones forced a temporary halt to operations at a major Russian oil terminal, disrupting loading activities and raising energy‑security concerns.
defense
France orders two Saab GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft
France’s procurement agency contracted Saab on 30 December 2025 to supply two GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft to boost national airborne surveillance and NATO interoperability.