Kirkland-based radar maker opens an 86,350-square-foot plant capable of producing more than 30,000 MESA radars a year to meet counter-UAS demand. Echodyne has opened a new advanced radar manufacturing facility in Washington State, the company announced July 9, 2026. The Kirkland-based firm says the site significantly expands capacity for its patented MESA radar to meet demand … [Read more...] about Echodyne Expands U.S. Radar Manufacturing to Meet Global C-UAS Demand
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Latest DPA Action Highlights Manufacturing Challenge Behind U.S. Drone Expansion
New presidential memorandum focuses on defense production bottlenecks, underscoring broader questions about America's ability to scale emerging technologies Much of the conversation around the Trump Administration's Drone Dominance initiative has focused on aircraft, regulations, and procurement. Since the Administration launched its Drone Dominance initiative in June 2025, … [Read more...] about Latest DPA Action Highlights Manufacturing Challenge Behind U.S. Drone Expansion
Industrial Policy and Wright’s Law: A New Perspective on Building the U.S. Drone Industry
At the AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2026 conference this week, Red Cat Holdings executive Brendan Stewart delivered one of the more historically grounded and economically detailed discussions of the event, arguing that rebuilding the U.S. drone industry will require long-term industrial policy, manufacturing scale, and patience. Stewart, Senior Vice President of Regulatory and Government … [Read more...] about Industrial Policy and Wright’s Law: A New Perspective on Building the U.S. Drone Industry
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
AeroVironment Acquires ESAero in $200M Deal, Expanding Engineering Capabilities for Defense and Autonomous Aircraft
Acquisition adds advanced aircraft design and manufacturing expertise as the defense drone industry continues to consolidate. U.S. drone manufacturer AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) has acquired aerospace engineering firm Empirical Systems Aerospace in a deal valued at approximately $200 million, expanding the company’s engineering capabilities as demand for unmanned aircraft … [Read more...] about AeroVironment Acquires ESAero in $200M Deal, Expanding Engineering Capabilities for Defense and Autonomous Aircraft
