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Airbus completes first-of-its-kind networked digital aerial firefighting trial near Nîmes

On March 26, 2026 Airbus completed a first-of-its-kind trial near Nîmes, France, linking fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, drones and ground crews via a shared digital communications and data‑processing network. The integrated system delivered highly accurate water drops and materially reduced detection‑to‑extinguishment response times.

2026-03-26T03:01:16.470902-07:00

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BRINC launches Guardian — Starlink‑connected 24/7 first‑responder drone with 8‑mile range and autonomous battery swaps

2026-03-25T15:18:59.791080-07:00

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Fixed and AI FOD detection systems deployed to spot debris at airports and on carrier decks

2026-03-25T07:45:16.082209-07:00

Reuters

Anduril and Palantir to develop software for Trump's Golden Dome missile shield

2026-03-24T17:14:35.215646-07:00

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Airbus completes first-of-its-kind networked digital aerial firefighting trial near Nîmes On March 26, 2026 Airbus completed a first-of-its-kind trial near Nîmes, France, linking fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, drones and ground crews via a shared digital communications and data‑processing network. The integrated system delivered highly accurate water drops and materially reduced detection‑to‑extinguishment response times.

2026-03-26T03:01:16.470902-07:00

Airbus completes first-of-its-kind networked digital aerial firefighting trial near Nîmes

Ars Technica

BRINC launches Guardian — Starlink‑connected 24/7 first‑responder drone with 8‑mile range and autonomous battery swaps BRINC's Guardian is a Starlink‑connected, 24/7 'drone‑as‑first‑responder' designed for US public‑safety use: it claims an 8‑mile response radius and up to 62 minutes endurance, autonomous battery swaps for continuous availability, advanced imaging and real‑time payload deployment (Narcan), and chase speeds up to 60 mph.

2026-03-25T15:18:59.791080-07:00

BRINC launches Guardian — Starlink‑connected 24/7 first‑responder drone with 8‑mile range and autonomous battery swaps

FlightGlobal

Anduril UK surpasses 100 staff as demand for autonomous defence systems rises Anduril UK has expanded to more than 100 employees, up from roughly 20 two years ago, as demand for its autonomy and unmanned defence systems in the UK grows. The firm describes the increase as measured and managed while positioning to pursue multiple sovereign opportunities.

2026-03-25T10:24:45.775557-07:00

Anduril UK surpasses 100 staff as demand for autonomous defence systems rises

CNBC

AI and conflict are accelerating the military drone market; AeroVironment, Kratos flagged as potential winners Rising use of AI and ongoing conflicts are driving a rapid expansion in the military drone market, analysts say. Suppliers such as AeroVironment and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions are highlighted as potential industrial winners as governments scale procurement of autonomous and semi‑autonomous UAS for ISR and strike roles.

2026-03-25T08:21:25.032722-07:00

AI and conflict are accelerating the military drone market; AeroVironment, Kratos flagged as potential winners

AINonline

Fixed and AI FOD detection systems deployed to spot debris at airports and on carrier decks Skylark Labs has installed fixed foreign-object debris (FOD) detection systems at airports to identify runway debris without routine vehicle patrols, while the Indian Navy trialled an AI-based FOD detection system on a carrier deck, enabling real-time debris tracking without disrupting flight operations.

2026-03-25T07:45:16.082209-07:00

Fixed and AI FOD detection systems deployed to spot debris at airports and on carrier decks

Reuters

Anduril and Palantir to develop software for Trump's Golden Dome missile shield A source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday that Anduril and Palantir Technologies are working together to develop software for President Donald Trump's Golden Dome antimissile shield initiative. The collaboration concerns the software component of the missile‑shield program.

2026-03-24T17:14:35.215646-07:00

Anduril and Palantir to develop software for Trump's Golden Dome missile shield

FlightGlobal

MHI and Shield AI complete rapid Hivemind autonomous flight tests in Japan Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Shield AI completed autonomous flight tests in Japan after integrating Shield’s Hivemind autonomy software into an MHI prototype drone in under two months. The sorties demonstrated coordinated manoeuvres, on‑air learning and rapid software‑to‑aircraft integration on a Japanese platform.

2026-03-24T12:54:51.779752-07:00

MHI and Shield AI complete rapid Hivemind autonomous flight tests in Japan

AINonline

Navi AI exits stealth and partners with U.S. flight training organisations to automate pilot debriefs Navi AI has exited stealth with a platform designed to improve pilot training by automating and enhancing post‑flight debriefs. The start‑up has signed partnerships with leading U.S. flight‑training organisations to deliver data‑driven debrief analytics while keeping human pilots firmly in the cockpit.

2026-03-24T09:11:57.276863-07:00

Navi AI exits stealth and partners with U.S. flight training organisations to automate pilot debriefs

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Airbus completes first-of-its-kind networked digital aerial firefighting trial near Nîmes

BRINC launches Guardian — Starlink‑connected 24/7 first‑responder drone with 8‑mile range and autonomous battery swaps

Fixed and AI FOD detection systems deployed to spot debris at airports and on carrier decks

Anduril and Palantir to develop software for Trump's Golden Dome missile shield

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