SIOP and TACO have advanced from TRL 5 to TRL 7. ANRA is now inviting U.S. sensor makers, integrators and agencies to explore partnerships as federal counter-drone funding grows. ANRA Technologies announced on October 27, 2026 continued progress in its counter-uncrewed aircraft systems (C-UAS) capabilities. The update follows ANRA's participation in NATO Counter-UAS Technical … [Read more...] about ANRA Advances NATO-Tested Counter-Drone Technology With UTM Airspace Data
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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
DroneShield Announces New US Research and Development Expansion
Australian counter-drone technology firm DroneShield recently announced a significant expansion of its research and development (R&D) operations in the United States. This move emphasizes DroneShield’s commitment to expanding its research and development capabilities and will more than double their presence in the US. New Virginia Expansion As part of this strategic … [Read more...] about DroneShield Announces New US Research and Development Expansion
