The Ukrainian government has recently made significant strides in expanding its drone capabilities, as evidenced by two major announcements from official sources. Bird of Prey Drone System Approved for Combat On March 26, 2025, Ukraine's Defense Ministry announced the approval of the domestically produced Bird of Prey unmanned aviation system for combat operations. This … [Read more...] about Ukraine Expands Drone Capabilities with New Approvals and Ambitious Procurement Plans
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The New King of Combat: How Small FPV Drones Are Reshaping Modern Warfare
Small drones biggest development in combat since nuclear weapons By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Small, first-person view (FPV) drones are rapidly becoming the most significant weapon of modern warfare, the CEO of a technology-oriented defense contractor said in an interview. Ryan Gury, CEO of Performance Drone Works (PDW), said the widespread and effective use of … [Read more...] about The New King of Combat: How Small FPV Drones Are Reshaping Modern Warfare
Drone Industry Funding Shifts: Military Applications Take Center Stage
Recent Funding Rounds Highlight Growing Investor Interest in Defense-Oriented Drone Technologies The drone industry is experiencing a significant shift in funding priorities, with military and defense applications attracting substantial investments. Announced today, Israel's SpearUAV successful funding round, led by Deep Insight venture fund, comes at a time when the … [Read more...] about Drone Industry Funding Shifts: Military Applications Take Center Stage
Primoco UAV One 150 Achieves Dual NATO and EASA Certifications
Czech Manufacturer Becomes First to Secure Military and Civilian Clearance for Medium-Sized UAV Primoco UAV Sets Industry Milestone Primoco UAV SE, based in Prague, has achieved a major breakthrough in the drone industry. The company announced that its One 150 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is now the first in the world to receive both NATO military certification and a … [Read more...] about Primoco UAV One 150 Achieves Dual NATO and EASA Certifications
Teledyne FLIR Introduces Radiometric Thermal Camera Modules for Defense and Industrial Applications
New Boson+ and Hadron 640R+ Cameras Provide Real-Time Temperature Data with Industry-Leading Sensitivity Teledyne FLIR OEM has announced the release of radiometric versions of its high-performance Boson+ thermal and Hadron 640R+ dual thermal-visible camera modules. These new models provide pixel-level temperature measurement, expanding their capabilities for unmanned ground … [Read more...] about Teledyne FLIR Introduces Radiometric Thermal Camera Modules for Defense and Industrial Applications
