military - Insights from Across Europe’s Drone Ecosystem (Page 16)

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.

Small quadcopter drone flying over a winter battlefield, with soldiers and trenches blurred in the background.

defense

Latvian intel: drones drive up to 80% of Ukraine war casualties

Latvia’s SAB assesses drones cause 70–80% of Ukraine war casualties, accelerating tactics while constraining maneuver and raising the premium on sustained Western support.

A small drone flying at night over a residential neighbourhood.

central-eastern-europe

Seven drones cross into Moldova; one crashes into home amid Russian attack

Seven drones crossed into Moldova during an overnight Russian attack on Ukraine and one crashed into a residential home on Moldovan soil.

FPV quadcopter being deployed from a transport aircraft cargo ramp during an aerial test.

defense

France Drops FPV Drones from A400M; Fixed‑Wing Seen as Better Option

France tested dropping FPV quadcopters from an A400M transport aircraft but analysts argue fixed-wing drones would provide greater range, endurance, and survivability.

defense

Orqa Initiates FPV Training Integration for Croatian Armed Forces

Orqa begins 'train the trainer' FPV drone programs for the Croatian Army to institutionalize tactical UAV skills.

Parrot ANAFI micro-UAS in flight used for tactical reconnaissance.

industry

Parrot secures multi-year deal to supply ANAFI UKR micro-UAS to European force

Parrot has been awarded a multi-year contract to deliver its ANAFI UKR micro‑UAS to a European Defence Force to enhance frontline reconnaissance and situational awareness.

European Union and United States flags beside a map of Ukraine, symbolising a joint reconstruction financing plan.

defense

EU-US $800B Ukraine Recovery Pitch Hinges on Ceasefire and Investor Risk

An EU-U.S. document pitches mobilising ~$800B for Ukraine’s recovery through 2040, but private capital remains constrained by ceasefire and security-guarantee requirements.

Logos of Quantum-Systems and ADV Defense with a Quantum-Systems unmanned aircraft in flight over a coastline.

baltics

Quantum Systems and ADV Defense sign MoU to boost German-Lithuanian defence ties

Quantum-Systems and Lithuania’s ADV Defense signed a memorandum of understanding to create an industrial partnership for unmanned systems operations, sustainment and training in the Baltic region.

Parry Labs mission module alongside an AV P550 unmanned aircraft, illustrating a MOSA-based mission system integration.

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.

An unmanned surface vessel (naval USV) at sea conducting maritime surveillance with sensors visible on deck.

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.

Quantum Systems vertical take‑off fixed‑wing drone flying over varied terrain.

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.

Multiple small military drones flying in coordinated formation over varied terrain.

defense

France aims to field drone swarms within two years

France expects to field operational drone swarms within roughly two years.