EU to earmark €115 million for AI, drone innovation By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The governing body of the European Union plans to launch a €115 million funding program, aimed at speeding the development of “disruptive defense” technologies, such as artificial-intelligence tools, quantum systems and drones. On March 24, the European Commission announced the … [Read more...] about EU Fast-Tracks €115M Defense Innovation Fund to Accelerate Drone and AI Deployment
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Dronescape: What Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Means for the Commercial and Dual-Use Drone Industry
Trump's Big Beautiful Bill and Drones The reconciliation package formally titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is best known for its tax provisions, but it also embeds an expansive suite of unmanned systems funding that could reshape the U.S. drone ecosystem for years to come. Below is a focused review of the bill’s drone-related elements and their likely impact on … [Read more...] about Dronescape: What Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Means for the Commercial and Dual-Use Drone Industry
Will Readiness 2030 and the European Defence Fund Fuel European Drone Industry Growth?
(News and commentary.) Europe stands at a critical juncture in defense technology development, with two massive initiatives promising to reshape the continent's military capabilities. The €800 billion Readiness 2030 plan and the €7.953 billion European Defence Fund (EDF) represent unprecedented investments in European defense autonomy. But will these programs successfully … [Read more...] about Will Readiness 2030 and the European Defence Fund Fuel European Drone Industry Growth?
