The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has announced significant updates to its Blue UAS List and Framework following a three-day flight demonstration challenge at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center 29 Palms. The event, held in February 2025, marks the first of what is intended to be an annual competitive event to update capabilities on the Blue List and Framework. New … [Read more...] about Defense Innovation Unit Expands Blue UAS List with New Platforms and Capabilities
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Inspired Flight Drones Achieve Both Green UAS and Blue UAS Certifications
New Certifications Highlight NDAA Compliance and Cybersecurity Standards for Secure Drone Operations Inspired Flight has announced that its IF1200A and IF800 Tomcat drones have received Green UAS certification from the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). These certifications ensure that the platforms meet National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) … [Read more...] about Inspired Flight Drones Achieve Both Green UAS and Blue UAS Certifications
Defense Innovation Unit Hosts First Annual Blue UAS Refresh Event
Military End-Users Evaluate Over 35 Drone Platforms at Twentynine Palms (all images credit Defense Innovation Unit) On November 8, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) held the first annual Blue UAS Refresh event at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California. The three-day event brought together more than 40 military drone end-users from across … [Read more...] about Defense Innovation Unit Hosts First Annual Blue UAS Refresh Event
Pentagon’s Replicator 2 to Focus on Countering Small Drones
The Initiative Aims to Improve Force Protection by Addressing Threats from Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems The Pentagon’s Replicator program is shifting its focus to a pressing concern for modern warfare: countering small uncrewed aerial systems (C-sUAS). According to recent announcements from Department of Defense (DoD) leadership, the second phase of the Replicator initiative, … [Read more...] about Pentagon’s Replicator 2 to Focus on Countering Small Drones
U.S. Army Selects New Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems for Company-Level Use
Two UAS Platforms Chosen to Meet Directed Requirement for Brigade Combat Teams The U.S. Army has selected two small uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) platforms as part of its effort to enhance the capabilities of its Brigade Combat Teams. The Army announced the selection of the Ghost X from Anduril Industries and the C-100 from Performance Drone Works to meet the Company-Level … [Read more...] about U.S. Army Selects New Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems for Company-Level Use
