Proposed legislation would require national security review of certain foreign-made humanoid and quadruped robots A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation that would apply a familiar national security review process to humanoid and quadruped robots, signaling a broader U.S. approach to evaluating connected autonomous systems. The Guarding the U.S. against … [Read more...] about Congress Introduces GUARD Act, Extending FCC Covered List Framework to Robotics
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Building a Resilient Supply Chain: Regional Security Leaders Focus on Industrial Readiness
Northeast National Security Conference examines how the U.S. can strengthen its defense industrial base Supply chain security has become a central issue for the drone industry. As the U.S. government pushes to expand domestic drone manufacturing, reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, and secure access to critical technologies, manufacturers are facing new questions about … [Read more...] about Building a Resilient Supply Chain: Regional Security Leaders Focus on Industrial Readiness
At XPONENTIAL 2026, AUVSI Signals a New Phase for the Drone Industry
AUVSI’s XPONENTIAL 2026 Message: The Drone Industry Moves From Innovation to Integration At XPONENTIAL 2026 in Detroit this week, President Michael Robbins delivered a keynote that reflected a broader shift taking place across the drone and autonomy industry. Rather than focusing primarily on emerging technology and experimentation, Robbins emphasized manufacturing, … [Read more...] about At XPONENTIAL 2026, AUVSI Signals a New Phase for the Drone Industry
Inside the Future of Drones: Policy, Security with Michael Robbins, CEO and President of AUVSI on the Drone Radio Show
Michael Robbins, CEO and President of AUVSI, talks with host Randy Goers about the real forces shaping the uncrewed systems industry, from supply chain security and regulatory bottlenecks to the growing influence of defense priorities, and what it all means for the future of autonomy. We’ll also take a closer look at XPONENTIAL 2026 and why it remains a key signal for where the … [Read more...] about Inside the Future of Drones: Policy, Security with Michael Robbins, CEO and President of AUVSI on the Drone Radio Show
AUVSI’s Michael Robbins on Why Regional Autonomy Hubs Are Critical to U.S. Drone Leadership
U.S. policy and funding now send an unmistakable signal: domestic drone and autonomous systems development is a national priority. But translating that momentum into lasting leadership will require more than federal directives and prototype programs. In this guest post, AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins argues that investing in regional autonomy hubs is the critical next … [Read more...] about AUVSI’s Michael Robbins on Why Regional Autonomy Hubs Are Critical to U.S. Drone Leadership
