After successful U.S. Army testing of Apium’s swarm autopilot on the Teal 2 platform, the partnership with Red Cat aims to bring next-generation swarm capability to the tactical edge. The U.S. drone and robotics companies Apium Swarm Robotics, Inc. (Apium) and Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Red Cat) have announced a new partnership. On 4 November 2025 they signed a Memorandum of … [Read more...] about Apium Joins Red Cat Futures Initiative to Advance Swarming Autonomy for Tactical Drones
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Project FlyTrap: Strengthening Counter Drone Defenses
DroneShield Joins U.S.-UK Project FlyTrap to Strengthen Counter-Drone Defenses: Joint training in Germany and Poland focuses on CUAS capabilities in response to emerging battlefield threats DroneShield Participates in Multinational Exercise DroneShield, a global provider of counter-unmanned aerial systems (CUAS), is supporting Project FlyTrap—an ongoing U.S.-UK defense … [Read more...] about Project FlyTrap: Strengthening Counter Drone Defenses
Project Q Raises €7.5M to Advance AI-Driven Defense Integration
The European startup aims to bridge civilian tech and defense with its Q-OSP platform and Internet of Defense approach Berlin-Based Startup Secures Seed Round to Expand Military-Grade Intelligence Platform Project Q, a German defense-tech startup, has secured €7.5 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of its Q-Open Source Platform (Q-OSP). The funding round … [Read more...] about Project Q Raises €7.5M to Advance AI-Driven Defense Integration
Origin Robotics Unveils BLAZE: Autonomous, Cost-Effective Drone Interceptor for Modern Battlefields
AI-powered system fills critical air defense gap, offering rapid deployment against loitering munitions and hostile UAVs Origin Robotics Launches AI-Driven Interceptor Riga-based defense startup Origin Robotics has announced the release of BLAZE, an autonomous counter-drone interceptor designed to neutralize fast aerial threats. Developed in response to the growing use of … [Read more...] about Origin Robotics Unveils BLAZE: Autonomous, Cost-Effective Drone Interceptor for Modern Battlefields
The Drones the US Military is Looking for Now
US Military's Drone Evolution: Seeking Low-Cost, Attritable Systems in Wake of Ukraine War Lessons The US Army is undergoing one of its most significant transformations since the Cold War, with uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) playing a central role in this evolution. Recent statements from Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, coupled with substantial investments in drone technology … [Read more...] about The Drones the US Military is Looking for Now
