EU to earmark €115 million for AI, drone innovation By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The governing body of the European Union plans to launch a €115 million funding program, aimed at speeding the development of “disruptive defense” technologies, such as artificial-intelligence tools, quantum systems and drones. On March 24, the European Commission announced the … [Read more...] about EU Fast-Tracks €115M Defense Innovation Fund to Accelerate Drone and AI Deployment
Military Drone Innovation
U.S. Army Achieves First Air-to-Air Kill with Armed FPV Drone
Test at Fort Rucker Marks Milestone in Counter-Drone Development The U.S. Army has announced what it calls its first-ever air-to-air kill by an armed first-person-view (FPV) drone, a step that could influence future counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) strategy. According to an official Army Europe & Africa video release, the demonstration took place over Fort Rucker … [Read more...] about U.S. Army Achieves First Air-to-Air Kill with Armed FPV Drone
Ukraine’s Trojan Horse Drones: A New Frontier in Cyber Warfare
How Malware-Equipped Drones Are Shaping Modern Conflict—and What It Means for Global Drone Security Concern Ukraine’s use of malware-equipped drones to sabotage captured Russian systems highlights a new frontier in cyber-physical warfare—a tactic that underscores broader global concerns about drone security. Ukrainian forces have embedded malware in their drones to disrupt … [Read more...] about Ukraine’s Trojan Horse Drones: A New Frontier in Cyber Warfare
