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https://interestingengineering.com/military/lockheed-martin-jagm-vertical-missile-launch
Lockheed Martin tests JAGM vertical missile launch for drone defense
Apr 21, 2026 - JAGM Quad Launcher demo validates vertical missile launch, LOAL targeting, and rapid reload for mobile counter-drone defense.
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https://www.foxnews.com/video/6391960983112
Zelenskyy says Ukraine sharing drone defense ‘expertise’ with Gulf nations | Fox News Video
Mar 28, 2026 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discusses Ukraine’s drone defense technology and how it is sharing that expertise with Gulf allies amid the Iran...
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https://www.prweb.com/releases/picogrid-collaborates-with-1st-cavalry-division-to-advance-integrated-counter-drone-defense-for-us-army-302668867.html
Picogrid Collaborates with 1st Cavalry Division to Advance Integrated Counter-Drone Defense for...
Jan 23, 2026 - /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Picogrid recently supported Army testing efforts at the National Training Center (NTC) in Fort Irwin, California. Working with the 1st...
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https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/capabilities/counter-unmanned-aerial-systems.html
Counter UAS for Drone Defense and National Security | Lockheed Martin
Discover how Lockheed Martin’s counter UAS technology offers smart protection against unauthorized drones, enhancing national security measures.
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https://kyivindependent.com/trump-ukraine-drone-defenses/
'Last person we need help from is Zelensky' — Trump rebuffs Ukraine's drone defense offer
Mar 15, 2026 - The claim appears to conflict with President Volodymyr Zelensky's earlier statement that Kyiv agreed to Washington's request for assistance in protecting U.S....
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https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202603180012
Taiwan simulates coastal combat, drone defense in Kinmen drills - Focus Taiwan
Mar 18, 2026 - The Army's Kinmen Defense Command on Wednesday launched the
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https://www.businessinsider.com/iran-war-us-top-allies-fall-behind-in-drone-defense-2026-3
Iran War Shows the US and Top Allies Are Falling Behind in Drone Defense - Business Insider
Mar 30, 2026 - Iran has launched over 3,600 exploding drones against the US and its allies, exposing gaps in the most advanced air defenses.
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https://www.twz.com/news-features/airspace-closure-over-laser-weapon-use-a-glaring-example-of-drone-defense-policy-struggles
Airspace Closure Over Laser Weapon Use A Glaring Example Of Drone Defense Policy Struggles
Feb 12, 2026 - After years of putting off the drone threat, the U.S. government is trying to do something about it, but policy is struggling to catch up.
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https://www.mobilityengineeringtech.com/component/content/article/54344-doc-9800
COUNTER-DRONE DEFENSE: Engineering the Shield Against UAV Threats - Mobility Engineering Technology
Modern aerial technologies are reshaping the future of warfare. Countering these threats requires adaptable, multi-layered systems that integrate detection,...
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https://www.cyberinnovationhub.de/en/aktuelles/detail/drone-defense-of-all-troops-death-comes-from-the-air
Drone defense of all troops - Death comes from the air | Cyber Innovation Hub
Today, drones shape every military conflict - the drone defense innovation project trains all troops in a realistic defense.
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https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/03/26/drone-defense-asymmetric-warfare-west-ukraine-iran/
Ukraine Can Teach the West About Asymmetric Warfare and Drone Defense
Mar 27, 2026 - Ukraine has much to teach the United States about drone defense.
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https://breakingdefense.com/2022/04/textrons-aerosonde-uas-operating-in-7th-fleet-second-drone-coming-this-year/
Textron's Aerosonde UAS operating in 7th Fleet, second drone coming this year - Breaking Defense
Sep 23, 2025 - The drone's deployment reflects the chief of naval operation's desire to get more unmanned systems out to the fleet quicker.
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https://www.defenseone.com/defense-systems/2025/08/pentagon-stands-new-group-coordinate-anti-drone-efforts/407778/?oref=d1-homepage-noscript-river
Pentagon stands up new task force to coordinate anti-drone efforts - Defense One
Aug 28, 2025 - The Army will be in charge of the outfit, which will replace the Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office.
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https://interestingengineering.com/military/low-cost-drone-interceptor-systems
7 low-cost drone interceptor systems reshaping modern air defense
Mar 12, 2026 - Explore 7 low-cost drone interceptor systems helping militaries counter UAV threats and defend modern airspace more economically.
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https://www.kratosdefense.com/newsroom/kratos-and-u-s-army-integrate-kratos-j85-engine-into-kratos-firejet-drone-system
Kratos and U.S. Army Integrate Kratos J85 Engine into Kratos Firejet Drone System | Kratos Defense
Apr 21, 2026 - Kratos has completed the initial flight series of the Kratos J85 engine version of the Firejet unmanned aerial system (UAS), dubbed Mk1 Firejet.
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https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2026/03/iran-adopting-russian-drone-tactics-ukrainian-troops-say/412434/?oref=d1-category-lander-river
Iran is adopting Russian drone tactics, Ukrainian troops say - Defense One
Mar 27, 2026 - “Iran, North Korea, China, and Russia—that's all one war,” visiting military delegation tells D.C. audience.
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https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2026/03/last-24-hours-saw-lowest-number-iranian-missile-and-drone-attacks-hegseth-says/412521/?oref=d1-homepage-river
Last 24 hours saw ‘lowest number’ of Iranian missile and drone attacks, Hegseth says - Defense One
Mar 31, 2026 - The defense secretary and joint chiefs chairman declined to answer what troop deployments mean for ground invasion.
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https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/san-diego-based-defense-contractor-helps-u-s-military-overseas-identify-drone-threats/3994259/
San Diego-based defense contractor helps U.S. military overseas identify drone threats – NBC 7 San...
Mar 12, 2026 - Officials with Digital Force Technologies in San Diego say small, inexpensive drones are reshaping warfare and U.S. response efforts.
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https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/next-generation-defense-is-unmanned-as-global-drone-industry-targets-160billion-expansion-302744430.html
Next-Generation Defense Is Unmanned as Global Drone Industry Targets $160Billion+ Expansion
Apr 16, 2026 - /PRNewswire/ -- Counter-Drones have quickly gone from 'nice-to-have' tools to absolute must-haves for modern militaries. Today's armed forces rely on them...
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https://breakingdefense.com/2026/02/the-future-of-naval-autonomy-boats-and-drone-swarms/
The future of naval autonomy: Boats and drone swarms - Breaking Defense
Feb 11, 2026 - Autonomy in maritime settings creates new dynamic for offensive and defense forces.
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https://breakingdefense.com/2026/03/drone-dominance-pentagon-to-order-30000-one-way-drones-in-next-few-days/
Drone Dominance: Pentagon to order 30,000 one-way drones in 'next few days' - Breaking Defense
Mar 6, 2026 - The DoD is about to choose the winners from its
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https://eaglenxt.com/ageagle-announces-ebee-tac-drone-solution-added-to-blue-uas-cleared-list-by-defense-innovation-unit/
AgEagle Announces EBee TAC™ Drone Solution Added To Blue UAS Cleared List By Defense Innovation...
Apr 6, 2026 - WICHITA, Kan. and LAUSANNE, Switzerland, March 10, 2022 -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE American: UAVS) (
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https://www.defenseone.com/defense-systems/2026/04/general-atomics-pauses-drone-wingman-flight-tests-after-crash/412664/?oref=d1-topic-lander-river
General Atomics pauses drone wingman flight tests after crash - Defense One
Apr 7, 2026 - The company is competing for the Air Force’s collaborative combat aircraft.
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https://tass.com/economy/2100413
Yolka drone being integrated into Russia's critical facilities anti-UAV defense system - Business &...
Mar 12, 2026 - The Yolka is a portable interception system that destroys targets with kinetic energy, no warheads needed
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https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/missiles-ai-and-drone-swarms-ukraines-2025-defense-tech-priorities/
Missiles, AI, and drone swarms: Ukraine's 2025 defense tech priorities - Atlantic Council
Jan 2, 2025 - Ukrainian defense tech companies will be focusing on domestic missile production, drone swarms, and AI technologies in 2025 as Ukraine…
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https://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2025/06/chinas-drone-arsenal-shows-power-civil-military-fusion/406118/?oref=d1-author-river
China's burgeoning drone arsenal shows power of civil-military fusion - Defense One
Jun 17, 2025 - Trump's recent executive orders are just one step in a race against a competitor with a very long lead.
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https://thepeakdefense.com/anti-drone-jammer-systems/
Anti Drone & Jammer Systems - The Peak Defense
As unmanned threats evolve, so must the defense. We deliver integrated anti drone and jammer systems engineered to detect, track, classify, and neutralize...
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https://pulse.mk.co.kr/news/english/11925612
Drone Show Korea to showcase aerospace, defense tech - 매일경제 영문뉴스 펄스(Pulse)
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https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2026/03/it-sounded-relentless-american-bahrain-describes-days-drone-and-missile-attacks/411794/?oref=d1-topic-lander-river
‘It sounded relentless’: American in Bahrain describes days of drone and missile attacks - Defense...
Mar 2, 2026 - A “constant barrage of sirens, missile impacts, Patriot interceptors, drones, and jet engines.”
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https://breakingdefense.com/2022/07/exclusive-air-force-scraps-b-21-drone-wingman-concept/
EXCLUSIVE: Air Force scraps B-21 drone wingman concept - Breaking Defense
Sep 22, 2025 - After doing some analysis, the idea appears to be “less attractive than we thought it might be,
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https://taskandpurpose.com/news/operation-spiders-web-base-defense-drones/
US base defense in the era of large-scale drone attacks - Task & Purpose
Jun 14, 2025 - Ukraine’s Operation Spider’s Web highlights vulnerabilities that bases have when it comes to drones. Here’s how the U.S. is adapting.
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https://swentr.site/news/638946-belgium-drone-scare-fallout/
Belgian defense chief stands by €50 million drone scare — RT World News
Apr 23, 2026 - Belgium Defense Minister Theo Francken has stood by the government response to the craze despite no physical evidence of drones’ existence collected
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https://aerialtechd.com/about-us/
Drone Company in Sabah - About Aerial Tech & Defense System
Apr 2, 2026 - Drone company in Sabah offering drone training, aerial surveillance, mapping, inspection, and UAV consultancy for commercial and security operations. Contact...
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https://www.outlookbusiness.com/deeptech/this-drone-startup-is-out-to-prove-the-iit-tag-isnt-everything-in-deeptech
BonV Aero | Heavy-Lift Drone Logistics & Defense UAV Innovation – Outlook Business
Apr 2, 2026 - BonV Aero is pioneering indigenous heavy-lift drone platforms for defense, high-altitude logistics, and autonomous aerial operations, paving the way for future...
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https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2026/03/drone-threat-will-far-exceed-gwots-roadside-bomb-threat-counter-drone-task-force-director/411921/?oref=d1-topic-lander-river
Drone threat ‘will far exceed’ that of GWOT’s roadside bombs - Defense One
Mar 5, 2026 - “We're making sure that we get them everything they require to protect themselves,” Brig. Gen. Matt Ross said of troops in CENTCOM.
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https://techlabari.com/defense-tech-startup-terra-industries-is-launching-a-drone-factory-in-ghana/
Defense Tech Startup Terra Industries is Launching a Drone Factory In Ghana
Apr 20, 2026 - Terra Industries is breaking ground on the continent's largest drone factory, a bet that Africa's security future must be built at home, not imported
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https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2026/03/last-24-hours-saw-lowest-number-iranian-missile-and-drone-attacks-hegseth-says/412521/?oref=d1-next-story
Last 24 hours saw ‘lowest number’ of Iranian missile and drone attacks, Hegseth says - Defense One
Mar 31, 2026 - The defense secretary and joint chiefs chairman declined to answer what troop deployments mean for ground invasion.
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https://www.nomadichustle.com/why-defense-teams-rely-on-targeted-anti-drone-measures/
Why Defense Teams Rely On Targeted Anti-drone Measures?
Feb 26, 2026 - Learn why defense teams use targeted anti-drone measures to protect critical infrastructure, prevent aerial threats, and ensure operational security.
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https://www.defenseone.com/defense-systems/2026/04/general-atomics-pauses-drone-wingman-flight-tests-after-crash/412664/?oref=d1-category-lander-top-story
General Atomics pauses drone wingman flight tests after crash - Defense One
Apr 7, 2026 - The company is competing for the Air Force’s collaborative combat aircraft.
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https://www.defenseone.com/business/2026/02/marines-will-use-air-force-tailored-drone-help-develop-its-robot-wingman/411379/?oref=d1-topic-lander-river
Marines will use Air Force-tailored drone to help develop its robot wingman - Defense One
Feb 11, 2026 - General Atomics joins a CCA effort highlighted as a top priority in the Corps’ new aviation plan.
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https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2025/12/turkey-rebuffs-air-defense-criticism-after-drone-shot-down-near-ankara
Turkey rebuffs air-defense criticism after drone shot down near Ankara - AL-MONITOR: The Middle...
Dec 19, 2025 - The incident near the capital has sparked debate over response and raised questions over Turkey’s defense capabilities.
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https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2026/03/anduril-new-factory-will-start-making-drone-wingman-just-days/412227/?oref=d1-category-lander-river
Anduril: new factory will start making drone wingman in just ‘days’ - Defense One
Mar 18, 2026 - The Ohio manufacturing facility is to open months ahead of schedule.
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https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/next-generation-defense-is-unmanned-as-global-drone-industry-targets-160billion-expansion-883309521.html
Next-Generation Defense Is Unmanned as Global Drone Industry Targets $160Billion+ Expansion
Apr 16, 2026 - /CNW/ -- Counter-Drones have quickly gone from 'nice-to-have' tools to absolute must-haves for modern militaries. Today's armed forces rely on them for...
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https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-builds-ai-driven-defense-ecosystem-as-over-200-companies-develop-drone-technologies/
Ukraine builds AI-driven defense ecosystem as over 200 companies develop drone technologies
Apr 19, 2026 - Over 300 AI-related developments are registered on the Brave1 platform, while more than 70 systems based on artificial intelligence and computer vision are...
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https://warontherocks.com/2026/03/hellscape-taiwan-a-porcupine-defense-in-the-drone-age/
Hellscape Taiwan: A Porcupine Defense in the Drone Age
Mar 27, 2026 - It is 2029. General Secretary Xi Jinping has given the order for the People’s Liberation Army to forcibly take Taiwan. Hundreds of Chinese warships begin
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https://breakingdefense.com/2026/03/av-unveils-locust-x3-latest-entrant-into-laser-counter-drone-race/
AV unveils LOCUST X3, latest entrant into laser counter-drone race - Breaking Defense
Mar 24, 2026 - The unveiling at AUSA's Global Force comes as militaries the world over race for cheaper ways to confront the drone threat.
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https://breakingdefense.com/2026/01/no-longer-experimental-navy-to-deploy-drone-boats-this-year-official-says/
No longer 'experimental': Navy to deploy drone boats this year, official says - Breaking Defense
Jan 20, 2026 - A Navy official said he expects nearly half of all naval surface vessels will be unmanned by 2045.
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https://breakingdefense.com/2026/03/swiss-destinus-shield-ai-wrap-european-drone-autonomy-test-campaign/
Swiss Destinus, Shield AI wrap European drone autonomy test campaign - Breaking Defense
Despite the absence of customers, the companies are hoping that the demonstration could tempt European air forces looking for cUAS solutions that can reduce...
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https://www.ondas.com/post/airobotics-expedites-the-development-of-iron-drone-raider-to-fulfill-israel-defense-forces-needs
Airobotics expedites the development of Iron Drone Raider to fulfill Israel Defense Forces Needs
Jan 9, 2025 - Airobotics teams are working with leading Israeli Defense contractors to enhance and upgrade the Iron Drone Raider with capabilities to serve the requirements...
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https://www.defenseone.com/defense-systems/2025/08/pentagon-stands-new-group-coordinate-anti-drone-efforts/407778/
Pentagon stands up new task force to coordinate anti-drone efforts - Defense One
Aug 28, 2025 - The Army will be in charge of the outfit, which will replace the Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office.
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https://www.stockinvestor.com/drone-stocks-to-buy-amid-a-u-s-defense-budget-request-increase-of-44/
Drone Stocks to Buy Amid a U.S. Defense Budget Request Increase of 44% | Stock Investor
Apr 22, 2026 - Drone stocks to buy amid a U.S. defense budget request increase of 44% for fiscal year 2027 offer investors an opportunity to pump up their portfolios.
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https://www.shapeways.com/blog/additive-manufacturing-for-defense-accelerating-drone-and-aerospace-innovation
Additive Manufacturing for Defense: Accelerating Drone Innovation
Mar 24, 2026 - Discover how additive manufacturing accelerates drone and aerospace innovation, improves defense supply chains, and enables rapid prototyping and on-demand...
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https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/news/features/2025/the-counter-uas-challenge-closing-the-gap-in-drone-swarm-defense.html
C-UAS Challenge: Closing the Gap in Drone Swarm Defense | Lockheed Martin
It’s the middle of the night at your Forward Operating Base. Tall, imposing deployable barrier walls ring barracks, command centers, and supply houses.
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https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/16/asia-pacific/politics/australia-defense-strategy/
Australia targets 3% defense spending amid drone warfare shift - The Japan Times
Apr 16, 2026 - Canberra aims to realize its biggest ever spending increase in peacetime by 2033.
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https://breakingdefense.com/2026/04/general-atomics-cca-drone-wingman-prototype-crashes-in-california/
General Atomics CCA drone wingman prototype crashes in California - Breaking Defense
Apr 7, 2026 - The company said a mishap occurred “following takeoff” today.
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https://www.wptv.com/news/trump/anti-drone-laser-defense-system-installed-at-palm-beach-international-airport-to-protect-the-president
New anti-drone laser defense system installed at Palm Beach airport
Mar 31, 2026 - A new anti-drone defense system with a direct energy weapon has been installed near Palm Beach International Airport to protect the president.
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https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2026/03/last-24-hours-saw-lowest-number-iranian-missile-and-drone-attacks-hegseth-says/412521/?oref=d1-topic-lander-featured-river
Last 24 hours saw ‘lowest number’ of Iranian missile and drone attacks, Hegseth says - Defense One
Mar 31, 2026 - The defense secretary and joint chiefs chairman declined to answer what troop deployments mean for ground invasion.
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https://breakingdefense.com/2025/10/shieldai-drone-fighter-xbat-revealed/
Shield AI unveils X-BAT, a VTOL stealth loyal wingman drone - Breaking Defense
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https://www.defenseone.com/business/2026/03/former-trump-advisor-joins-board-ukraine-focused-drone-tech-company/412510/?oref=d1-homepage-river
Former Trump advisor joins board of Ukraine-focused drone tech company Powerus - Defense One
Mar 31, 2026 - For Ukraine, co-production and commercial ties offer a “path forward” amid stalled diplomacy.
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https://mejorjammer.en.made-in-china.com/product/vEKpDZwGkFVH/China-Search-All-Frequency-Drone-Detector-System-Uav-Defense-System-Anti-Uav-Drone-Detection.html
Search All Frequency Drone Detector System Uav Defense System Anti Uav Drone Detection - Drone...
Search All Frequency Drone Detector System Uav Defense System Anti Uav Drone Detection, Find Details and Price about Drone Detection Anti Drone System from...
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https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/counter-drone-just-became-the-fastest-growing-niche-in-defense-visionwave-is-already-demonstrating-argus-844126528.html
Counter-Drone Just Became the Fastest-Growing Niche in Defense. VisionWave Is Already Demonstrating...
Apr 6, 2026 - /CNW/ -- Equity-Insider.com News Commentary -- The Pentagon's Drone Dominance Program is now aiming to field more than 200,000 autonomous systems, Section...
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https://www.defenseone.com/business/2026/03/defense-business-brief-3d-printing-battlefield-reshoring-drone-dominance-ai-submarines/412048/?oref=d1-topic-lander-river
Defense Business Brief: 3D-printing on the battlefield; Reshoring drone dominance; AI on submarines...
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https://breakingdefense.com/2026/03/baykar-unveils-k2-kamikaze-drone-with-swarming-capabilities/
Baykar unveils K2 Kamikaze drone with AI, swarming capabilities - Breaking Defense
Mar 16, 2026 - The company, famous for producing mid-range drones that proved effective in the early days of the Ukraine conflict, said the K2 fits within its “cost-effective...
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https://www.senatenj.com/m/newsflash/home/detail/536
Senator Bramnick Calls on Department of Defense to Investigate New Jersey Drone Sightings • New...
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