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Fast. Precise. Lethal. Welcome to the future of air power.

Drones have transformed the battlefield sky. From stealthy reconnaissance to precision strikes and lethal swarms, airborne unmanned systems now dominate modern airpower. Explore the machines that control the skies and the tactics behind their deadly efficiency.

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Australian Kamikaze Drone Armed With Shotgun Approved for Pentagon’s Buy List

Cerberus MI shotgun-armed suicide drone
The move allows American military and federal agencies to rapidly acquire the Australian firm’s platform without policy exceptions.
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • October 30, 2026
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  • Air
  • Doctrine & Tactics
  • Drone Defense

US Army Takes Counter-Drone Evaluation to Morocco in Push for Faster Fielding

Members of the Moroccan Groupement des Forces Spéciale set up a drone to conduct reconnaissance during a Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) at Tifnit Training Base, Morocco, May 13, 2026. JCETs strengthen interoperability and hone crucial skills by integrating U.S. and partner forces in realistic training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Enrique Barcelo)
The initiative will address urgent gaps in protecting forward command posts and operating locations.
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • October 21, 2026
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XTend Lands US Order for 6,000 Combat Drones After Gauntlet 2 Win

XTend’s STRIKER drones combine human control with machine autonomy for tactical missions in contested environments.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • October 20, 2026
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  • Industry & Acquisitions

Shield AI Makes First V-BAT Drone Delivery to Taiwan

Shield AI delivers the first of 13 ship-launched V-BAT drones to Taiwan’s Coast Guard for maritime surveillance and patrol missions.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • October 19, 2026
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ZenaTech’s New Autonomous Interceptor Bound for Maiden Flight in 2027

ZenaTech’s largest aircraft is scheduled for its first flight in early 2027, with a focus on its takeoff and hover capabilities.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • October 19, 2026
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Ukraine’s 2026 Drone Spending Up By 300% Compared to Last Year: Report

Ukraine claims drone spending in 2026 has already increased by over 300 percent compared to the entirety of 2025.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • October 19, 2026
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Morocco to Arm Combat Drones With UAE-Made Desert Sting, Thunder Weapons

DS-25 air-to-surface precision-guided munition displayed at IDEX 2023. Photo: EDGE Group
The agreement includes the company’s Desert Sting 16 air-to-surface glide weapon and Thunder P-31 munition conversion kits.
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • October 19, 2026
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Japan Seeks Interceptor Drones From Ukrainian Developer SkyFall

Japan moves to acquire Ukrainian interceptor drones from SkyFall, seeking delivery as quickly as possible.
  • Ethan M. Encarnacion
  • October 16, 2026
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Northrop’s Talon Blue Loyal Wingman Drone Completes Maiden Flight

YFQ-48A Talon Blue unmanned aerial system
The demonstration included taxing, takeoff, airborne maneuvers, and landing, validating the aircraft’s baseline flight capabilities under autonomous control.
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • October 7, 2026
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Second US Navy Carrier Gains Control Hub for MQ-25A Stingray Refueling Drone

A Boeing unmanned MQ-25 aircraft is given operating directions on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The MQ-25 will be the world’s first operational, carrier-based unmanned aircraft and is integral to the Air Wing of the Future Family of Systems (AWotF FoS). Its initial operating capability (IOC) as an aerial refueling tanker will extend the range, operational capability and power projection of the carrier air wing (CVW) and carrier strike group (CSG). GHWB is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brandon Roberson)
The deployment of the MD-5C ground station follows the fielding of the first unit aboard the vessel’s sister ship, USS Theodore Roosevelt, in March.
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • October 7, 2026
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Australian Kamikaze Drone Armed With Shotgun Approved for Pentagon’s Buy List

The move allows American military and federal agencies to rapidly acquire the…
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • October 30, 2026
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US-Australian Partnership Brings Field-Printable Counter-UAS Drones to American Market

The collaboration pairs MAG’s systems integration expertise with Rocket Fast Drones’…
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • October 30, 2026
An unmanned surface vehicle is craned aboard the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30), as a part of the first embarkation of the Mine Countermeasures (MCM) mission package, April 23. The MCM mission package is an integrated suite of unmanned maritime systems and sensors which locates, identifies, and destroys mines in the littorals while increasing the ship’s standoff distance from the threat area. Littoral Combat Ships are fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatants that operate in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century coastal threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Vance Hand)
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The SWAP-USV initiative offers up to $40 million in awards at this stage. It seeks…
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Thailand Adds Israeli Anti-Drone Fire Control to Infantry Rifles

The plug-and-play modification allows soldiers to retain their standard 5.56mm rifles…
  • Rojoef Manuel
  • October 26, 2026
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