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Ukraine's Ministry of Defence Approves Vidun Fixed-Wing Interceptor Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has officially approved the Vidun fixed-wing interceptor drone for operational use by the Armed Forces, as reported by Defender Media on April…

Delays in Counter-UAS Operations in Maryland Ahead of Major Events By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (This article is part of a series on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting…

EU to Allocate €115 Million for AI and Drone Innovation By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The European Union is set to introduce a €115 million funding initiative aimed at accelerating the development of innovative defense…

Russia Expands Drone Warfare Program Amid Ukraine Conflict Russia is significantly increasing its drone warfare capabilities, a development that has garnered attention in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Lieutenant General Anatoly…

Ukraine's Drone Production Capabilities Highlighted by President Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in a March 26 interview with Reuters that Ukraine possesses the technology to manufacture 2,000 interceptor drones…

NATO and Ukraine Launch UNITE-Brave Portal for Defense Innovation NATO and Ukraine have officially launched the UNITE-Brave NATO web portal on March 25, 2026. This platform provides Allied and Ukrainian companies with direct access to a…

Zipline Secures Additional Funding for Expansion Zipline has successfully raised an additional $200 million as part of its Series H funding round, bringing the total raised to $800 million, according to a report by TechCrunch. This new…

Anduril Industries Secures $20 Billion Contract with U.S. Army The U.S. Department of War has awarded Anduril Industries a significant 10-year contract valued at up to $20 billion, announced on March 13. This contract consolidates over 120…

Ukraine's Innovative Drone Program Gains Momentum Ukraine has implemented a unique incentive system in its military operations, according to newly appointed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The program, which compensates manufacturers…

Swarmer's IPO Surges Following Successful Combat Software Deployment Swarmer (SWMR), a company based in Austin, Texas, has experienced a remarkable initial public offering (IPO), with its shares rising approximately 950% from the initial…