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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 (UAS). The agency’s Wireless Telecommunications… Read more: FCC Seeks Input to Advance U.S. Drone Industry

EU to earmark €115 million for AI, drone innovation By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The governing body of the European Union plans to launch a €115 million funding program, aimed at speeding the development of “disruptive defense” technologies, such as artificial-intelligence tools, quantum systems and drones. On March 24, the European Commission announced the… Read more: EU Fast-Tracks €115M Defense Innovation Fund to Accelerate Drone and AI Deployment

Canada to establish Drone Innovation Hub By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Canada, which has become a world leader in the development of autonomous aviation, aims to expand its domestic capacity in the production of drone and aerospace technologies with the creation of a new Drone Innovation Hub. The National Research Council of Canada (NRC)… Read more: Canada Bets Big on Sovereign Drone Power with New National Innovation Hub

New data highlights rising investment in jamming, laser, and microwave systems as governments and industry seek scalable drone defense solutions Global investment in counter-drone technology is accelerating, as new data shows a sharp increase in patent activity tied to the growing use of small unmanned aircraft. According to research from intellectual property law firm Mathys… Read more: China Leads Global Surge in Counter-Drone Patents as Security Concerns Grow

New curriculum will train students and professionals to identify and respond to drone threats Warren County Community College (WCCC) in New Jersey is expanding its drone education program with a new curriculum focused on counter-drone security. The program will train students and working professionals to identify, assess, and respond to potential threats posed by unmanned… Read more: Warren County Community College Launches Counter-Drone Security Training Program

A review of today’s international news reveals a growing market for drone warfare knowledge and counter-UAS technology A review of today’s top international defense news reveals a clear trend. Drone warfare expertise is becoming a global export industry. Countries with real battlefield experience using small drones are now sharing that knowledge abroad. Governments and defense… Read more: Drone Warfare Expertise Is Becoming a Global Export Industry

At DRONERESPONDERS conference, FDNY’s Mike Leo discusses integrating drones, ground robots, and other robotic systems to improve situational awareness Public safety agencies are increasingly exploring how multiple robotic systems can work together during emergency response. At the DRONERESPONDERS National Public Safety UAS Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia on March 10, 2026, Mike Leo of the Fire… Read more: FDNY Explores Convergence of Robotics for Public Safety Operations

New deployments, interceptor drones, and layered defense strategies show how counter-UAS technology is evolving into a structured global security architecture. A review of the top international news stories around counter UAS technology reveals some key trends in the industry.  Around the world, governments and defense organizations are moving beyond experimental counter-drone tools toward integrated defensive… Read more: Counter-Drone Systems Are Moving From Experiments to Real Infrastructure

Lawmakers and defense officials debate whether the U.S. is ready for large-scale drone warfare as the Pentagon launches a major procurement effort. Pentagon Signals New Demand for Low-Cost Attack Drones The Pentagon has launched a major effort to rapidly scale the production of small attack drones, signaling a shift toward mass deployment of low-cost systems… Read more: 30,000 Attack Drones: Inside the Pentagon’s New Drone Dominance Strategy

Strategic investment expands autonomous defense capabilities and opens path for potential U.S. collaboration EagleNXT has announced a strategic investment in Aerodrome Group Ltd., an Israel-based developer of precision loitering munitions. The investment expands EagleNXT’s capabilities in autonomy and precision strike technology. EagleNXT, formerly known as AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc., provides drones, sensors, and software for… Read more: EagleNXT Expands Defense Technology Portfolio with Investment in Autonomous Loitering Munition Developer

‘It’s a bird, no it’s a drone’ – Robin Radar can tell the difference By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As security officials all over the world look for systems to help them protect critical infrastructure and mass gatherings of people from the potential threats of hostile drones, a Dutch company is offering a solution… Read more: From Birds to Drones: Robin Radar Technology Joins World Cup Security Effort

New manufacturing site expands domestic supply of plug-and-play counter-UAS technology for U.S. defense and security partners MyDefence has opened a new counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) production and innovation facility in Oklahoma City, expanding the company’s North American manufacturing footprint. The facility officially opened on February 26. Company leaders say the site will support U.S. defense… Read more: MyDefence Opens U.S. Counter-Drone Production Facility in Oklahoma City

The FCC’s recent decision to prohibit new foreign-made drones and components marks a major shift in U.S. drone policy, aimed at reshaping supply chains in the name of national security. In this guest post, drone industry leader Mariah Scott explores why the ban is less about individual companies and more about building a coordinated, resilient… Read more: Mariah Scott on Building a Resilient US Drone Ecosystem

Two airspace restrictions in West Texas within weeks of each other have pushed counter-drone operations back into the spotlight. The events near El Paso and Fort Hancock were different in scope. But together, they point to the same conclusion: counter-UAS capabilities are necessary, yet scaling them safely requires tighter coordination and better identification tools. A… Read more: El Paso Airspace Closures Highlight What Counter-Drone Deployment Still Needs

Military drone procurement is becoming one of the defining defense challenges of this decade. Europe is confronting a paradox at the heart of modern defense: drones have reshaped warfare faster than governments can buy them. As the war in Ukraine has made starkly clear, small unmanned systems, from reconnaissance UAVs to attritable strike platforms, are… Read more: Unprepared for Drone War? Europe and the US Face Procurement Crisis

Compact MSX-Enabled System Targets Rapid OEM Integration Across Embedded and Industrial Applications Teledyne FLIR OEM has introduced the Lepton® XDS, a compact dual thermal and visible camera module, at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The new module brings the company’s patented MSX® imaging technology into a small, OEM-ready format. The company says the product is… Read more: Teledyne FLIR OEM Launches Lepton XDS Dual Thermal-Visible Camera Module

As defense budgets rise and geopolitical tensions reshape operational priorities, militaries are investing heavily in technologies that can turn raw data into timely, actionable intelligence. For photogrammetry company SimActive, that mission has been central since its founding.   In a recent interview with DRONELIFE, CEO Dr. Philippe Simard discussed how the company’s flagship software, Correlator3D, continues… Read more: Rapid Mapping for a 24/7 Defense Environment: SimActive on Speed, Security, and Scalable Intelligence

AI-powered robotics company targets $1.5B valuation in U.S. listing Israeli drone and robotics company XTEND has announced plans to go public through a reverse merger with U.S.-listed JFB Construction Holdings, in a transaction that values the combined company at approximately $1.5 billion. The deal includes a strategic investment round backed by several investors, including Eric… Read more: Eric Trump Invests in XTEND as Israeli Drone Firm Announces Plan to Go Public via Nasdaq Merger

As Europe’s premier strategic security forum, the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC 2026) offered more than its usual round of geopolitical speeches and headline-grabbing bilateral meetings. This year, amid heightened threats and deepening questions about transatlantic guarantees, a quieter but no less significant shift was visible in the language used by European policymakers and strategic… Read more: From Munich Security Conference to Capability Priorities — Why Drones and C-UAS Are Now Core to Europe’s Defense Doctrine

Commercial Solutions Opening Targets Scalable, Survivable Detection Technologies The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has issued a new Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) focused on one of the fastest growing security challenges facing defense and homeland operations: detecting and tracking small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS). The solicitation, titled Counter UAS Sensing for Homeland and Mobile Defense, seeks… Read more: DIU Launches New Counter-Drone Sensing Initiative for Homeland and Mobile Defense