Marine Corps RFI Calls for Low-Cost FPV Drones: Under $4,000 Per Airframe The U.S. Marine Corps has put industry on notice: it wants first person view (FPV) capable small UAS in huge numbers, at low cost, and built to be modified and repaired at the edge. A new Sources Sought Notice from NAVAIR’s PMA-263 is not a formal solicitation, but it clearly signals where Marine … [Read more...] about How Much Should a Military FPV Drone Cost? The Marine Corps Just Set a Number
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Parrot Wins Multi-Year Contract to Supply Tactical Micro UAS to European Defence Force
ANAFI UKR will support frontline reconnaissance and modernization efforts across Europe Parrot has secured a major multi-year contract with a European Defence Force to supply its next-generation micro-UAV system, ANAFI UKR. The award follows a competitive three-year procurement program aimed at upgrading tactical reconnaissance and situational-awareness tools for frontline … [Read more...] about Parrot Wins Multi-Year Contract to Supply Tactical Micro UAS to European Defence Force
Ascent’s SPIRIT™ Gains Dual Blue UAS Clearance, Highlighting U.S. Drone Innovation
SPIRIT now cleared as both a full system and modular component under DIU’s Blue UAS programs Ascent AeroSystems, based in Massachusetts, has reached a significant milestone. Its Spirit coaxial UAV platform has been recognized by the Defense Innovation Unit in two categories. Spirit is now included in both the Blue UAS Cleared List of complete systems and the Blue UAS Framework … [Read more...] about Ascent’s SPIRIT™ Gains Dual Blue UAS Clearance, Highlighting U.S. Drone Innovation
DIU’s Blue Manufacturing Initiative: Powering U.S. Production Through Trusted Manufacturing
As DoD accelerates drone procurement, DIU’s vetted manufacturing marketplace bridges the gap between innovation and industrial scale. The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has unveiled the Blue Manufacturing Initiative, aimed at forging direct links between defense technology developers and pre‑vetted, advanced manufacturing providers. According to DIU, the initiative "will focus … [Read more...] about DIU’s Blue Manufacturing Initiative: Powering U.S. Production Through Trusted Manufacturing
Pentagon Transfers Blue sUAS Program to DCMA, Opens Door to More Drone Companies
Major Changes Coming to the Pentagon's Blue sUAS Drone Program The Pentagon is making sweeping changes to its Blue sUAS program that could transform how the military buys and uses small drones. These reforms, outlined in a new Defense Secretary memo from July 2025, aim to speed up drone purchases and support American companies while keeping our forces secure. What is Blue … [Read more...] about Pentagon Transfers Blue sUAS Program to DCMA, Opens Door to More Drone Companies
