On September 15, 2025, a Polish consortium officially launched the IRYDA PLUS project, Europe’s first unmanned fighter aircraft designed specifically for counter-UAS missions. The system represents a hard-kill approach to drone defense, capable of targeting drones, swarms, and loitering munitions with speed, autonomy, and artificial intelligence. A New Approach to the … [Read more...] about Poland Launches IRYDA PLUS: Innovating for the New Economy of Air Combat
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The Silent Invasion: How Israel’s Small Drones Infiltrated Iran
In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, Israel has deployed a sophisticated network of small drones, including First-Person View (FPV) systems, deep within Iranian territory. This unprecedented operation bears striking similarities to Ukraine's innovative drone tactics against Russia, suggesting a new chapter in modern warfare where small, agile unmanned systems can … [Read more...] about The Silent Invasion: How Israel’s Small Drones Infiltrated Iran
Dragoon Taps Teledyne FLIR Autonomy Software for Next-Gen Defense Drones
Prism SKR and Supervisor software enhance AI-driven tracking and mission control for Project Artemis UAS platforms. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Teledyne FLIR OEM, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, recently announced that US-based defense technology developer Dragoon is using the Prism™ Supervisor and Prism SKR software for its AI-driven object … [Read more...] about Dragoon Taps Teledyne FLIR Autonomy Software for Next-Gen Defense Drones
Origin Robotics Unveils BLAZE: Autonomous, Cost-Effective Drone Interceptor for Modern Battlefields
AI-powered system fills critical air defense gap, offering rapid deployment against loitering munitions and hostile UAVs Origin Robotics Launches AI-Driven Interceptor Riga-based defense startup Origin Robotics has announced the release of BLAZE, an autonomous counter-drone interceptor designed to neutralize fast aerial threats. Developed in response to the growing use of … [Read more...] about Origin Robotics Unveils BLAZE: Autonomous, Cost-Effective Drone Interceptor for Modern Battlefields
XTEND Secures $8.8M U.S. Department of Defense Contract for AI-Driven Tactical Drones
New Contract Highlights Smart Loitering Munitions Technology XTEND, a company specializing in AI-powered tactical drone technology, has secured an $8.8 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD). The contract focuses on delivering Precision Strike Indoor & Outdoor (PSIO) small Unmanned Aerial Systems … [Read more...] about XTEND Secures $8.8M U.S. Department of Defense Contract for AI-Driven Tactical Drones
