Textron Systems Corporation has received a U.S. Army prototype agreement to deliver and demonstrate its Damocles loitering munition system for the LASSO program, featuring vertical take-off and landing integration and top-attack capability
VersaLogic Corporation has developed the Raptor, an ultra-compact rugged embedded computer powered by 13th Generation Intel® processors for defense, edge, and uncrewed systems operating in harsh environments
FlySight specialists Giacomo Fontanelli & Francesco Carli lead live demonstrations of the OPENSIGHT platform’s AI-enabled 3D rendering and sensor integration for airborne payload operators
CENTUM integrates 5G Standalone support into its airborne cellular systems, ensuring compatibility with evolving network architectures and supporting reliable communications for search and rescue, ISR, and tactical operations
Kutta Technologies introduces the Kutta Edge Device, a low-power, soldier-portable edge computing platform delivering AI-enabled processing, tactical networking, and distributed command and control in disconnected environments
New advancements to the ARTEMIS mobile phone detection system introduce fully passive geolocation capabilities and automated sensor cueing to streamline data delivery for airborne search, rescue, and emergency response operations
SADEX 2026 has partnered with Defense Advancement to broaden international visibility and support its role as a global meeting point for the drone and UAV industry ahead of the exhibition taking place 9–11 November 2026 in Riyadh
Dr. Vladislav Apostolyuk ascends to Chief Technology Officer at Volz Servos, bringing extensive expertise in eVTOL certification & autonomous flight to lead the company’s future technical roadmap
Volatus Aerospace has launched SKYDRA™, its first SaaS platform designed to support operational planning, simulation, and readiness exercises for counter-UAS operations across defence, public safety, and critical infrastructure sectors
QinetiQ delivered Exercise Sharpshooter off the Welsh coast, where Royal Navy destroyer HMS Duncan defended against aerial and surface drone threats in a live-firing training scenario
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