Leadership

Drone delivery leader recruits senior operators from Tesla, Waymo and Uber as its marketplace grows 13-fold in the first half of 2026. Zipline announced on July 13, 2026, the next phase of its U.S. expansion, which includes upcoming…

Toyota-based eVTOL manufacturer SkyDrive Inc. has announced a memorandum of understanding with Japan Biz Aviation Co., Ltd. (JBZ) to establish a commercial framework for its eVTOL flights in Japan, with a target launch date set for 2028.…

The Hague-based maker of the IRIS drone-detection radar adds senior US sales leadership and larger Virginia headquarters as homeland security demand grows. Robin Radar Systems has expanded its operations in the United States with the…

Rheinmetall CEO's Comments on Ukrainian Drone Program Spark Controversy Armin Papperger, Chairman and CEO of Rheinmetall AG, has faced backlash following remarks made in an interview with The Atlantic regarding Ukraine's drone program. In…

New Leadership Structure Aims to Strengthen Global Operations and Customer Support DeTect, Inc. has announced a new organizational structure intended to facilitate its ongoing growth and global expansion. The company will now function…

Lucid Bots Secures $20 Million in Series B Funding Lucid Bots has successfully raised $20 million in a Series B funding round aimed at expanding its autonomous exterior cleaning platform and enhancing U.S.-based manufacturing capabilities.…

Lockheed Martin Develops Drone Detection System Using 5G Technology Lockheed Martin has created a prototype for a drone detection system called NetSense, which utilizes existing 5G networks without the need for dedicated sensors or…

Funding supports expansion of robotics, AI, and subscription-based service model for cleaning operators Lucid Bots has raised $20 million in a Series B funding round to expand its autonomous exterior cleaning platform and scale U.S.-based…

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…

African Drone Forum initiative highlights growing role of African innovators in global autonomy ecosystem The African Drone Forum (ADF) has announced the launch of the first-ever Africa Pavilion at XPONENTIAL Europe 2026, set to take place…