Defence plan reflects growing allied focus on trusted supply chains and domestic drone manufacturing The UK government will invest more than £5 billion in drones and autonomous systems over the remainder of the current Parliament, making one of the largest national commitments to uncrewed technology by a Western ally. The investment is part of the government's new Defence … [Read more...] about UK Backs Sovereign Drone Ecosystem with £5 Billion Investment
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Volatus Aerospace Graduates to Toronto Stock Exchange
Volatus Aerospace Inc. will graduate to the Toronto Stock Exchange on March 20, 2026, trading under the symbol FLT. The move underscores the company’s efforts to scale its integrated uncrewed systems and autonomy solutions for commercial and government customers. The Canadian aerospace and defence firm delivers crewed and uncrewed aerial systems, advanced autonomy, and … [Read more...] about Volatus Aerospace Graduates to Toronto Stock Exchange
UK MOD Selects Seven Partners for Project NYX Apache Wingman Drone Project
The UK Ministry of Defence has invited seven industry partners to advance designs for autonomous drones designed to operate alongside Apache attack helicopters under Project NYX, marking significant progress toward a new operational concept for British military aviation. The loyal wingman drones will perform complex tasks including reconnaissance, surveillance in contested … [Read more...] about UK MOD Selects Seven Partners for Project NYX Apache Wingman Drone Project
Windracers ULTRA Achieves 2,000km Range with Heavy-Lift Payload Capability
British drone manufacturer Windracers has announced that its ULTRA heavy-lift drone can now fly up to 2,000km in a single flight while carrying a 200kg payload—a capability that positions the aircraft among the world's most advanced long-endurance unmanned aerial systems. The announcement came at Windracers LAUNCH 2026 in London, where CEO Simon Muderack revealed the expanded … [Read more...] about Windracers ULTRA Achieves 2,000km Range with Heavy-Lift Payload Capability
