Successful battlefield evacuation highlights an emerging use for unmanned aircraft as Ukrainian manufacturers develop dedicated aerial medical evacuation systems. Ukrainian forces have reported a successful evacuation of a wounded soldier using a heavy-lift drone. The operation demonstrates a potential new application for unmanned aircraft in situations where ground rescue is … [Read more...] about Ukraine Uses Heavy-Lift Drone to Evacuate Wounded Soldier in First Documented Rescue
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Ukraine Looks to Export Drone Expertise as It Pursues New NATO Partnerships
Kyiv's proposed agreements reflect a broader shift from wartime recipient to provider of drone technology and operational knowledge For much of the war with Russia, Ukraine has relied on international partners for military equipment. Now, the country is positioning itself as an exporter of drone expertise. According to Ukrainian officials, Kyiv hopes to sign drone cooperation … [Read more...] about Ukraine Looks to Export Drone Expertise as It Pursues New NATO Partnerships
Collective Defence Acquires Asterion in $1 Billion Deal Combining Cybersecurity and Counter-Drone Technology
Transaction creates Luxembourg's first defense unicorn and brings together cyber defense and combat-tested counter-UAS capabilitie Collective Defence has announced its acquisition of counter-drone company Asterion in a transaction that values the combined business at more than $1 billion. The deal creates Luxembourg's first defense unicorn and establishes one of Europe's … [Read more...] about Collective Defence Acquires Asterion in $1 Billion Deal Combining Cybersecurity and Counter-Drone Technology
Pentagon Backs AI Counter-Drone Startup with $500 Million Deal
JITF 401 signs $500 million contract with fast-growing startup By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The Pentagon plans to acquire up to $500 million worth of drone and counter-UAS technology from a California defense technology startup, whose products have been tested in Ukraine’s battle to expel Russian invaders and deployed by U.S. forces in Operation Epic … [Read more...] about Pentagon Backs AI Counter-Drone Startup with $500 Million Deal
New Intelic Platform Lets European Militaries Find and Deploy Drones Faster
New hub aims to speed deployment and improve interoperability across European defense systems A European defense technology company has introduced a new platform designed to help governments find and deploy unmanned systems more quickly. Amsterdam-based Intelic announced the launch of Intelic BASE on May 4, 2026. The platform serves as a procurement hub for Ministries … [Read more...] about New Intelic Platform Lets European Militaries Find and Deploy Drones Faster
