Reuters
• David Shepardson
A coalition of 15 states and a Texas county is suing the Federal Aviation Administration over its environmental review of planned rules for commercial drone package deliveries. The challenge adds legal uncertainty to the regulatory framework governing broader deployment of delivery drones in the United States.
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A coalition of 15 states and a Texas county is suing the Federal Aviation Administration over its environmental review of planned rules for commercial drone package deliveries. The challenge adds legal uncertainty to the regulatory framework governing broader deployment of delivery drones in the United States.
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The Air Force Research Laboratory is developing an autonomous shotgun designed to counter drones, while also pursuing a blood-recirculation machine intended to provide lifesaving battlefield support. The projects reflect AFRL efforts to translate AI-enabled defense concepts and medical technology into systems usable by military personnel.
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Anduril says its Barracuda system is the first to receive verification under the U.S. military’s Weapons Open Systems Architecture framework, following a detailed assessment. The company characterized the milestone as an advance for open architecture and scalable mass production of defense systems.
Drone manufacturer Unusual Machines, backed by Donald Trump Jr., and an unnamed U.S. asset management company have invested $10 million in Canadian drone services firm Draganfly. The deal highlights accelerating private-sector capital flows into defense-related unmanned systems amid persistent geopolitical tensions.
Elroy Air has expanded its previously announced private investment in public equity commitments to $175 million. Existing investors, including Lockheed Martin Ventures and Inflection Point, are participating in the increased financing, providing additional capital to the aircraft developer.
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