Heven AeroTech has secured a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal for its Z1 hydrogen-powered unmanned aircraft system and supporting hydrogen generation systems. Hydrogen-powered Z1 enters Army acquisition pipeline Effective January 2026, the BOA establishes a streamlined contract vehicle for Army units … [Read more...] about Hydrogen-powered Z1 UAS Enters U.S. Army Acquisition Pipeline
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Preparing for the World Cup: Collaboration and Training Take Center Stage in Counter-UAS Planning
Public safety leaders discuss interoperability, information sharing, and operational readiness At the DRONERESPONDERS National Conference held in Williamsburg, Virginia on March 10, 2026, a panel of public safety, policy, and event-security leaders discussed the growing challenge of counter-UAS operations for large-scale public events. DRONERESPONDERS is a global nonprofit … [Read more...] about Preparing for the World Cup: Collaboration and Training Take Center Stage in Counter-UAS Planning
FBI Outlines Pathway for State and Local Counter-Drone Authority
Safer Skies Act and new federal training programs shape the future of counter-UAS operations for public safety agencies At the DRONERESPONDERS National Public Safety UAS Conference held in Williamsburg, Virginia on March 10, 2026, federal officials outlined how new legislation and training programs could expand counter-drone capabilities for state and local agencies. … [Read more...] about FBI Outlines Pathway for State and Local Counter-Drone Authority
Ukraine’s Drone Industry Is Breaking Its Dependence on Chinese Parts
As Ukraine builds domestic drone components under wartime pressure, the effort offers lessons for manufacturers navigating new supply chain restrictions. Recent reporting in the Kyiv Post and New York Times highlights Ukraine’s effort to reduce reliance on Chinese drone components. While the story is tied to wartime necessity, it raises an important question for the broader … [Read more...] about Ukraine’s Drone Industry Is Breaking Its Dependence on Chinese Parts
Quantum Systems, Daimler Truck Launch MOSAIC Ground Autonomy Kit
Quantum Systems used LogNet 2026 in Koblenz to debut its MOSAIC Ground Autonomy Kit and formalize a new logistics autonomy partnership with Daimler Truck. The collaboration aims to integrate unmanned ground systems and unmanned aerial systems into a single operational ecosystem for military logistics. MOSAIC Ground Autonomy Kit for unmanned logistics The MOSAIC Ground … [Read more...] about Quantum Systems, Daimler Truck Launch MOSAIC Ground Autonomy Kit
