The Madrid company, which builds unmanned tactical helicopters, will use the funds for a new production plant, more staff and faster platform development as it expands abroad. Alpha Unmanned Systems, a Madrid-based developer and manufacturer of unmanned tactical helicopters and dual-use subsystems, announced on November 3, 2026 that it has closed a €4 million (about $4.6 … [Read more...] about Alpha Unmanned Systems Closes €4 Million Financing Round
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Navy DRPM RAS Seeks Cargo Drones for Marine Corps
The new robotic and autonomous systems portfolio office will host a cargo drone demonstration in Huntsville in early 2027. Strong performers could receive Other Transaction prototype agreements. The Department of the Navy's Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Robotic and Autonomous Systems (DRPM RAS) is seeking industry participants for a cargo drone demonstration … [Read more...] about Navy DRPM RAS Seeks Cargo Drones for Marine Corps
Quantum Systems Establishes Japanese Subsidiary and Tokyo Office
The German defense company formed Quantum Systems Japan K.K. and plans to expand industrial cooperation with Mitsubishi Chemical and Panasonic under signed memorandums of understanding. Quantum Systems announced on October 28, 2026 that it is establishing a permanent presence in Japan through a new subsidiary, Quantum Systems Japan K.K., and a local office in Tokyo. The … [Read more...] about Quantum Systems Establishes Japanese Subsidiary and Tokyo Office
Sweden Selects Saildrone for Year-Long Mission in the Baltic Sea
Saildrone will deploy and operate four Voyager USVs for 360 days each, the first national deployment under the Nordic Defence Cooperation framework. Saildrone announced on October 26, 2026 a year-long mission with the Swedish Armed Forces to provide persistent maritime domain awareness in the Baltic Sea. The mission covers Sweden's territorial waters and exclusive economic … [Read more...] about Sweden Selects Saildrone for Year-Long Mission in the Baltic Sea
Michigan Awards $1.7 Million for 12 Advanced Air Mobility Projects
The pilots range from drone organ delivery in Ann Arbor to a drone as first responder program in Battle Creek, with most of the projects based in Detroit. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity's Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) has selected 12 advanced air mobility projects for $1.7 million in funding. The projects will deploy across the … [Read more...] about Michigan Awards $1.7 Million for 12 Advanced Air Mobility Projects
