As Washington pushes for secure drone supply chains, a growing number of U.S.-Ukraine partnerships suggest a new model may already be taking shape. Recent reports indicate that Ukraine is awaiting White House approval for a major drone production agreement with the United States. According to statements by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the proposed arrangement would … [Read more...] about What Comes After China? Ukraine’s Growing Role in the U.S. Drone Industry
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Industrial Policy and Wright’s Law: A New Perspective on Building the U.S. Drone Industry
At the AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2026 conference this week, Red Cat Holdings executive Brendan Stewart delivered one of the more historically grounded and economically detailed discussions of the event, arguing that rebuilding the U.S. drone industry will require long-term industrial policy, manufacturing scale, and patience. Stewart, Senior Vice President of Regulatory and Government … [Read more...] about Industrial Policy and Wright’s Law: A New Perspective on Building the U.S. Drone Industry
FCC Seeks Input to Advance U.S. Drone Industry
Public notice outlines questions about regulatory reforms, spectrum access, and innovation zones The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has opened a new proceeding aimed at strengthening the U.S. drone industry. The effort supports a broader federal strategy focused on domestic production, secure supply chains, and expanded deployment of unmanned aircraft systems … [Read more...] about FCC Seeks Input to Advance U.S. Drone Industry
Palantir, Ondas, and World View Partner on Multi-Domain ISR Integration
Palantir Technologies, Ondas Inc., and World View Enterprises have announced a strategic partnership to develop an AI-enabled operational architecture for multi-domain ISR missions. The collaboration connects stratospheric, aerial, and land-based systems into an integrated command and control network built around Palantir’s Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP). World View’s … [Read more...] about Palantir, Ondas, and World View Partner on Multi-Domain ISR Integration
Fortem DroneHunter and TrueView Radar Join Lockheed Martin Sanctum
Fortem Technologies has announced a new contract with Lockheed Martin to deploy autonomous counter-drone systems for critical infrastructure protection. The agreement centers on integrating Fortem’s drone-focused hardware with Lockheed Martin’s Sanctum C-UAS Mission Management software. Autonomous Counter-Drone Systems for Infrastructure Fortem will supply its TrueView … [Read more...] about Fortem DroneHunter and TrueView Radar Join Lockheed Martin Sanctum
