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At 4:30 p.m. on October 17, 2025, alarms sounded at Reedo Barracks in southern Estonia as two unidentified drones approached the U.S. Army's forward base, just 30 kilometers from the Russian border. One drone was disabled by an anti-drone rifle over the installation's perimeter;
Working through a U.S. military lab, Red Cat secured one of the first FPV components accepted into the Blue UAS Framework through partner UMAC. With four UMAC components integrated, the full FANG system is now certified and listed, giving users a compliant, government-cleared platform available as a complete system or modular DIY kit.
DHS estimates $250 million will be obligated in FY26 for its Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Grant Program, with additional funding to come.
ATLANTA — Flock Safety’s new Drone as Automated Security (DAS) solution is making the leap from public safety to the private sector, equipping security teams with a broader, tech-driven tool kit that redefines traditional staffing models, the company says.
Khabarovsk submarine and Poseidon drone can trigger massive radioactive tsunamis, floods and wipe out entire coastal cities? Russia has launched its new Khabarovsk nuclear submarine designed to carry Poseidon underwater drones.
Flock Safety has introduced Flock Aerodome Drone as Automated Security (DAS), a turnkey enterprise-ready “drone-in-a-box” system designed to give private sector security teams rapid aerial visibility and wider coverage across large facilities.
A report from Verified Market Research said that the Drone Defense System Market size which was valued at USD 33.04 Billion in 2024 is projected to reach USD 1609.47 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 62.
The FCC voted to tighten national security rules on telecom equipment, which could affect DJI drones and the U.S. commercial drone market.
Fincantieri launched its first “DEEP” underwater drone system during a demonstration mission. The event marks a fundamental milestone for Fincantieri in the field of underwater technology, confirming the Group’s leadership in the underwater sector and consolidating a clear and advanced path of industrial growth.
Organised crime gangs are deploying super-drones that can airlift prisoners out of jail, a committee of MPs has warned.