Investment will support production of battlefield-tested drones and autonomous systems in the United States, Europe, and other allied markets. UFORCE, a defense technology company founded in Ukraine, has raised $700 million in a Series A funding round at a valuation of $6 billion. The investment will support expanded manufacturing of drones and autonomous defense systems for … [Read more...] about Ukrainian Drone Company UFORCE Raises $700 Million to Expand Defense Manufacturing Worldwide
Drone Manufacturing
Wing to Invest Up to $125 Million in U.S. Drone Manufacturing to Support Delivery Expansion
New Texas facility will have capacity to produce tens of thousands of drones annually as Wing expands its U.S. delivery network Wing, the drone delivery company owned by Alphabet, has announced plans to invest up to $125 million in U.S. drone manufacturing over the next two years. The investment will support a new manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas, as the company … [Read more...] about Wing to Invest Up to $125 Million in U.S. Drone Manufacturing to Support Delivery Expansion
Can Commercial Drones Survive Electronic Warfare? U.S. Army Expands Testing Opportunities
New Army testing events give drone manufacturers access to realistic GPS jamming and communications interference, with three sessions scheduled for 2027. The U.S. Army is expanding opportunities for commercial drone companies to test their technology under realistic electronic warfare conditions. The program allows developers to evaluate how their systems perform when GPS … [Read more...] about Can Commercial Drones Survive Electronic Warfare? U.S. Army Expands Testing Opportunities
Alpha Unmanned Systems Closes €4 Million Financing Round
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
As U.S. Drone Manufacturing Accelerates, Faster Technology Integration Becomes Critical
Suntek Thermal's IR-1 NX platform helps UAV and counter-UAS manufacturers reduce development time by simplifying thermal imaging and onboard AI integration. The push to expand U.S. drone manufacturing is placing new demands on aircraft developers. Manufacturers must bring new systems to market quickly while adding capabilities such as thermal imaging, onboard artificial … [Read more...] about As U.S. Drone Manufacturing Accelerates, Faster Technology Integration Becomes Critical
