Defense Drones

Explore the latest advancements in Defense Drones technology, where innovation meets national security. This tag highlights breakthroughs like Packet Digital’s recent $50M APFIT award, empowering U. S. battery production to enhance drone performance and reliability. Stay informed on how cutting-edge solutions are strengthening defense capabilities with smarter, more efficient unmanned systems.

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Skydio X10D Drones Stolen From Fort Campbell: Army CID Offers $5,000 Reward

Laura Bennett Mar 14, 2026 0

Photo: U.S. Army Fort Campbell Check out the Best Deals on Amazon for DJI Drones today! Four Skydio X10D drone systems were stolen from a U.S. Army engineer battalion building at Fort Campbell in November 2025. Army CID…

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Ukraine Hits China-Free Drone Milestone — But Mass Production At That Standard Is Years Away

Laura Bennett Mar 13, 2026 0

Photo credit: R. Sheremeta / X Check out the Best Deals on Amazon for DJI Drones today! Back in July 2025, Ukrainian officials told us independence from Chinese drone components was “one or two quarters…

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The Companies Tapped for the Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Push

Webmaster Feb 5, 2026 0

U.S. Department of War Launches Industry Competition for Drone Dominance Program Phase I The U.S. Department of War has formally announced the companies invited to participate in Phase I of its Drone Dominance Program (DDP), an acquisition…

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Packet Digital Wins Up to $50M APFIT Award to Boost U.S. Battery Production for Defense Drones

Ryan Collins Dec 2, 2025 1

New investment supports U.S. efforts to scale domestic drone manufacturing and strengthen critical energy supply chains The United States is racing to produce more U.S.-manufactured drones and reduce its reliance on foreign suppliers. A…

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This New US-Manufactured Heavy Lift Drone is Built Different

Ryan Collins May 12, 2025 0

Ascent AeroSystems Introduces SPARTAN UAV at Commercial UAV Expo New heavy weight coaxial platform builds on NX30, offering rugged reliability and long flight endurance At the Commercial UAV Expo 2025 in Las Vegas, Ascent AeroSystems…

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Destinus Acquires Daedalean to Advance AI Flight Systems

Ryan Collins Dec 15, 2024 0

Acquisition strengthens Destinus’ position in defense and civil drone markets amid rising investment in AI-powered autonomy Destinus to Acquire AI Leader Daedalean for $225 Million Destinus Group BV, a European developer of flight…

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Ascent’s SPIRIT™ Gains Dual Blue UAS Clearance, Highlighting U.S. Drone Innovation

Ryan Collins Nov 11, 2024 0

SPIRIT now cleared as both a full system and modular component under DIU’s Blue UAS programs Ascent AeroSystems, based in Massachusetts, has reached a significant milestone. Its Spirit coaxial UAV platform has been recognized by the Defense…