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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Basquevolt and Battera Technologies Partner on Lithium Metal Batteries for Aerospace Applications
The Spanish companies plan to combine Basquevolt's lithium metal cells, which exceed 400 Wh/kg, with Battera's pack integration, and they are targeting series production in 2027. Basquevolt and Battera Technologies announced in October 2026 a strategic roadmap to jointly develop and deliver integrated battery solutions for aerospace applications. Both companies are based in … [Read more...] about Basquevolt and Battera Technologies Partner on Lithium Metal Batteries for Aerospace Applications
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
Percepto Launches Hardware-Agnostic Axion Platform for Infrastructure Inspection Data
The software-as-a-service platform applies more than 160 AI models to inspection data from third-party drones, sensors and archives. A new leadership team will lead Percepto's software-first expansion. Percepto launched Axion, a hardware-agnostic Physical AI platform for mission-critical infrastructure operators, on October 27, 2026. The Austin, Texas company designed Axion to … [Read more...] about Percepto Launches Hardware-Agnostic Axion Platform for Infrastructure Inspection Data
ABZ Innovation Launches C30 Industrial Spray Drone in Hungary
The European-built drone cleans steel structures, tanks, silos and wind turbines from the air. In field work in Hungary, it removed years of hardened industrial buildup using water alone. ABZ Innovation launched the C30, an industrial water jetting drone built for heavy cleaning work at height, on October 23, 2026. The Szentendre, Hungary company develops and manufactures … [Read more...] about ABZ Innovation Launches C30 Industrial Spray Drone in Hungary
