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Stellios Technologies Emerges From Stealth With High-Power Microwave Systems

October 21, 2026 by staff Leave a Comment

The Austin company enters the market with $2 million in signed purchase orders. Its first commercial focus is MW-class high-power microwave systems for counter-drone defense and industrial applications. Stellios Technologies emerged from stealth on October 20, 2026 with an oversubscribed $5 million pre-seed financing. The Austin, Texas company develops high-power microwave, … [Read more...] about Stellios Technologies Emerges From Stealth With High-Power Microwave Systems

Military Selects First Bases for Directed-Energy Counter-Drone Program

May 7, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

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Five military installations selected to support development of advanced drone defense systems The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the first sites selected for a directed-energy counter-drone program designed to strengthen defenses against unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). According to the Department’s announcement, Joint Interagency Task Force 401 selected five … [Read more...] about Military Selects First Bases for Directed-Energy Counter-Drone Program

China Leads Global Surge in Counter-Drone Patents as Security Concerns Grow

March 23, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

New data highlights rising investment in jamming, laser, and microwave systems as governments and industry seek scalable drone defense solutions Global investment in counter-drone technology is accelerating, as new data shows a sharp increase in patent activity tied to the growing use of small unmanned aircraft. According to research from intellectual property law firm Mathys … [Read more...] about China Leads Global Surge in Counter-Drone Patents as Security Concerns Grow

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At a media roundtable during the Drone Security and SLTT Grant Forum, FBI officials discussed new counter-UAS authority, training requirements,…

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Agri Spray Plans Shift to U.S. Drone Manufacturing as Federal Restrictions Reshape the Market

Missouri-based agricultural drone company outlines five-year plan to replace foreign components and build a domestic supply chain. by DRONELIFE Features…

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Airspeeder Names Pilots for Italia and GBR, Completing Five-Team International Series

Two FPV drone pilots, Patrick Lombardi and Dan Miles, round out the roster ahead of the series’ opening private race…

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Zipline Proposes Up to 130,000 Daily Drone Deliveries in Arizona, With 24-Hour Operations

FAA environmental review outlines plans for large-scale drone delivery networks in Phoenix and Tucson, with public comments open through December.…

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Ukrainian Drone Company UFORCE Raises $700 Million to Expand Defense Manufacturing Worldwide

Investment will support production of battlefield-tested drones and autonomous systems in the United States, Europe, and other allied markets. UFORCE,…

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Can a Drone Stop an Active Shooter? Brecourt Solutions Thinks So

By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill When an armed individual enters a school or office building, security personnel frequently only…

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ACSL and Unmanned Safety Institute Launch SOTEN Drone Training and Certification Program

New courses will help SOTEN operators develop skills in flight operations, payloads, accessories, and mission planning. Japanese drone manufacturer ACSL…

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Amazon Prime Air Receives First SAIL 4 Approval From UK Air Authority

The authorization lets Prime Air fly over more densely populated parts of Darlington, raising the number of eligible customers from…

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Ring Launches Ring Robotics With Indoor Ring Drone Cam

Amazon’s home security company Ring is adding an autonomous indoor drone and a wheeled patrol robot for businesses. Both devices…

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Pentagon Commits Up to $450 Million to Expand U.S. Drone Manufacturing

Conditional loan to Neros would support domestic production of drones and critical components, bringing the company’s planned manufacturing investment to…

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