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Pentagon Commits $600M to Counter-Drone Systems
JIATF-401 committed over $600M in counter-UAS capabilities for Operation Epic Fury as experts warn investment is overdue.
Army Awards AeroVironment $134M for Red Dragon, P550
The US Army has contracted AeroVironment for its Red Dragon one-way attack drone and P550 reconnaissance platform in deals totaling over $134 million.
Counter-UAS Hit $29B in Q1 2026 — Anduril Took $20B
Global counter-UAS contract spending reached $29B in Q1 2026, led by a $20B ten-year Anduril award from the US Army.
LUCAS FLM-136: The US Answer to the Shahed
SpektreWorks' FLM-136 LUCAS is a $35,000 US loitering munition modelled on Iran's Shahed-136, now used in combat against Iran by US Central Command.
Ukraine, France Hold Defense Industry Matchmaking in Paris
27 Ukrainian drone makers met 60 French defense firms in Paris seeking co-production deals and European industrial ties.
FlyFocus Raises €4.5M for NATO UAV Production in Poland
Warsaw-based FlyFocus secured €4.5M led by ffVC to build a dedicated manufacturing facility and launch two new UAV platforms in 2026.
EU Unlocks €28.3B for Ukraine Defense, Drones First
The EU approved €45B in Ukraine support for 2026, with €28.3B for defence — drones are the first product scheduled.
UK Army AI Drones Detect Landmines in Live Trial
Britain's DSTL successfully tested AI-powered drones to detect landmines and explosive ordnance, with further trials planned ahead of full procurement.
Anduril starts Fury production at Arsenal-1 facility
Anduril has begun producing its Fury drone at Arsenal-1 as it scales output and targets faster defense manufacturing cycles.
AeroVironment Wins $46M U.S. Army Tactical Drone Award
AeroVironment received a $46 million U.S. Army award supporting procurement, integration, and sustainment for short-range uncrewed aircraft operations.
Companies
Anduril Industries
US defense technology company building autonomous weapons, counter-UAS, and AI command software, and manufacturing them at its own Arsenal-1 plant in Ohio.
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AeroVironment
US manufacturer of small tactical UAS, loitering munitions and counter-UAS systems, transformed in scale by its 2025 acquisition of BlueHalo.
US
Rheinmetall
German defense and automotive group producing armored vehicles, ammunition, air defense systems, and military drone platforms.
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Shield AI
US defense AI company developing Hivemind, an autonomous pilot software enabling drones and aircraft to fly and fight without GPS, communications, or human control.
United States
Boeing
Boeing is a U.S. aerospace manufacturer with commercial airplanes, defense products, and space systems businesses. The company also operates a large services segment supporting aircraft fleets, military platforms, and related logistics.
United States
Elbit Systems
Israeli publicly traded defense electronics company producing UAVs, electro-optics, electronic warfare systems, precision munitions, and C4I solutions for military customers worldwide.
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General Atomics
US defense contractor best known for the Predator and Reaper series of military unmanned aircraft systems.
US
Red Cat Holdings
US defense drone company supplying NDAA-compliant small unmanned systems for military reconnaissance through its Teal Drones subsidiary.
United States
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US Army PAE Fires, Anduril Industries
Three-year contract to supply a minimum of 3,000 surface-launched Barracuda-500M missiles with...
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US DoD Office of Under Secretary for Research and Engineering, Leidos
Three-year contract to supply 3,000 low-cost containerized missiles as part of DoD's low-cost...
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US Army Portfolio Acquisition Executive Fires, Anduril Industries
Three-year production agreement for a minimum of 3,000 Surface-Launched Barracuda-500M cruise...
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Naval Sea Systems Command, Huntington Ingalls Industries
Contract modification on N00024-23-C-6308 for continued Lionfish Small Unmanned Undersea Vehicle...
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Japan Acquisition Technology & Logistics Agency, Terra Drone Corporation
Manufacturing contract for 300 units of the Modular UAV (General-Purpose) Training Model for...
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