military - Insights from Across Europe’s Drone Ecosystem (Page 5)

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.

Picture depicting a factory assembly line in China

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.

Military quadcopter drone in flight over countryside representing donated drones for Ukraine.

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.

Interceptor UAV in flight with soldiers operating a mobile air‑defence radar in the background.

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.