Israeli defense contractor UVision Group has completed the acquisition of SpearUAV, an Israeli defense technology company that develops AI-based loitering systems. This merger combines two companies with complementary technologies to better serve the global defense market. The acquisition brings together UVision's HERO family of loitering munitions with SpearUAV's Viper family … [Read more...] about UVision Acquires SpearUAV for Expanded Loitering Munitions Capabilities
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Palladyne AI Forms New Defense Division Through Strategic Acquisitions
Palladyne Defense integrates embodied AI, avionics, and U.S. manufacturing to support modernization priorities Palladyne AI has announced a major shift in its defense strategy with the launch of Palladyne Defense, a new division created through the acquisitions of GuideTech LLC and two Crucis companies: Warnke Precision Machining and MKR Fabricators. The company says the … [Read more...] about Palladyne AI Forms New Defense Division Through Strategic Acquisitions
Poland Launches IRYDA PLUS: Innovating for the New Economy of Air Combat
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
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
