Marine Corps RFI Calls for Low-Cost FPV Drones: Under $4,000 Per Airframe The U.S. Marine Corps has put industry on notice: it wants first person view (FPV) capable small UAS in huge numbers, at low cost, and built to be modified and repaired at the edge. A new Sources Sought Notice from NAVAIR’s PMA-263 is not a formal solicitation, but it clearly signals where Marine … [Read more...] about How Much Should a Military FPV Drone Cost? The Marine Corps Just Set a Number
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Heritage Foundation Says US Probably Couldn’t Win a Drone War with China: Here’s Why.
U.S. Military Drone Policy Gets a Shakeup: What’s Working—and What Still Needs Fixing Faster, Leaner, More Tactical: The Good News A recent policy shift by the Department of Defense marks a major turning point in how the U.S. military approaches drones. Prompted by a June 2025 executive order, the Pentagon is now treating drones more like consumable assets and less like … [Read more...] about Heritage Foundation Says US Probably Couldn’t Win a Drone War with China: Here’s Why.
How Drone Racing Tech Became a Defense Game-Changer
The PDW story: From drone racing to presidential protection By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill From its roots in the world of competitive drone racing, to its current job of producing battle-ready drones and weapons systems for the defense industry, Performance Drone Works, or PDW, has focused on developing technologies that “that would never be able to fail,” according … [Read more...] about How Drone Racing Tech Became a Defense Game-Changer
The Silent Invasion: How Israel’s Small Drones Infiltrated Iran
In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, Israel has deployed a sophisticated network of small drones, including First-Person View (FPV) systems, deep within Iranian territory. This unprecedented operation bears striking similarities to Ukraine's innovative drone tactics against Russia, suggesting a new chapter in modern warfare where small, agile unmanned systems can … [Read more...] about The Silent Invasion: How Israel’s Small Drones Infiltrated Iran
Evolve Dynamics Unveils Foxe and Wolfe: New Miniature Drones for Defense Operations
UK Manufacturer Introduces New Military Drones: Rugged ISR Platforms Inspired by Battlefield Lessons and Built for Harsh Environments Evolve Dynamics Launches Two Tactical UAS Platforms This week, as Europe marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, British drone manufacturer Evolve Dynamics introduced two new military drones: Foxe and Wolfe. The … [Read more...] about Evolve Dynamics Unveils Foxe and Wolfe: New Miniature Drones for Defense Operations
