European Market for Defense Drones, Counter-UAS Grows By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill As western European nations contend with the proliferation of small UAVs, including some that might be operated with hostile intent, the need for defense-related drone technology and counter-UAS equipment is creating a new market for U.S.-based entities, the CEO of a defense UAV … [Read more...] about EagleNXT Expands in Europe as Defense Drone Market Demand Grows
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Treating Drones Like Ammunition: Taiwan and U.S. Accelerate UAV Procurement
Taiwan’s Historic Drone Procurement and Classification Shift In a landmark move, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) has unveiled a series of aggressive procurement plans and regulatory changes aimed at drastically expanding its fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the next two years. The MND, responding to accelerating pressure from Beijing, published tender … [Read more...] about Treating Drones Like Ammunition: Taiwan and U.S. Accelerate UAV Procurement
Airbus and Quantum Systems Partner to Build Open Reconnaissance Ecosystem for European Defense
New collaboration supports Europe’s push for AI-powered, sovereign aerial intelligence systems At the 2025 Paris Air Show, Airbus Defence and Space and Quantum Systems signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their strategic cooperation on tactical aerial reconnaissance solutions. The partnership focuses on delivering interoperable, AI-powered systems designed to … [Read more...] about Airbus and Quantum Systems Partner to Build Open Reconnaissance Ecosystem for European Defense
From the Floor of Xponential 2025: LiquidPiston’s Hybrid Power System Offers Army Drones Extended Range and Stealth
Company develops hybrid power system for Army drones by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A small private company, which produces heavy-fuel-capable rotary engines and hybrid electric power systems, has designed a system for the U.S. Army that it hopes can serve as a compact, highly efficient power source for the military’s next generation of UAVs and electric vertical … [Read more...] about From the Floor of Xponential 2025: LiquidPiston’s Hybrid Power System Offers Army Drones Extended Range and Stealth
High Eye Secures Contract with Dutch Navy for Innovative Airboxer VTOL UAV
A Strategic Alliance: High Eye and Dutch Navy Partner on Advanced UAV Deployment In a recent announcement, High Eye revealed it has been awarded a contract by the Dutch Navy for its Airboxer VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle). This decision comes after a comprehensive evaluation of maritime VTOL UAV systems, leading to the selection of the … [Read more...] about High Eye Secures Contract with Dutch Navy for Innovative Airboxer VTOL UAV
