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.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
General coverage of UAV technologies, applications, and systems shaping the future of uncrewed flight.
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.
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.
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
Geran-5 jet drone: foreign components expose gaps in Europe’s controls
Ukraine’s GUR says Russia’s jet-powered Geran-5 contains US and Chinese parts, underscoring supply-chain leakage and forcing Europe to tighten export controls while accelerating layered counter-UAS procurement.
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.
military
‘No warehouses anymore’: drones delivering supplies to Ukraine’s frontlines
Ukrainian forces are using autonomous and remotely piloted cargo drones to deliver ammunition, medical supplies and food directly to front-line units, reducing dependence on rear warehouses and vulnerable convoys.
military
Autonomy isn’t capability until it’s tested - Air Force Test Center
The U.S. Air Force Test Center warns that autonomous systems only become reliable military capabilities after rigorous, realistic testing and evaluation.
central-eastern-europe
If Czech Combat Jets Go to Ukraine to Hunt Shahed Drones, Which Could Be Sent?
Czech L‑159 light attack jets and Saab Gripen fighters are the most likely aircraft that could be transferred to Ukraine to engage Shahed loitering munitions, but operational, technical and political constraints limit their effectiveness.
military
Innovation at Best Drone Warfighter Competition in Grafenwoehr
The Best Drone Warfighter Competition in Grafenwoehr brought warfighters and technologists together to test and demonstrate drone capabilities.
industry
GA-ASI’s second Blue Magic Netherlands hub doubles European support impact
GA-ASI announced a second Blue Magic Netherlands capability on 18 November to double regional sustainment and support for unmanned systems in Europe.
industry
TEKEVER launches ATLARCTIC with ESA to overhaul maritime and Arctic surveillance
TEKEVER Space has launched the ESA-backed ATLARCTIC project to develop UAS, sensing and communications capabilities for enhanced maritime and Arctic surveillance, supporting European search-and-rescue, environmental monitoring and maritime security.