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EU–Ukraine Drone Alliance and Japan’s ATLA back emerging counter-UAS tech as drone threats intensify

Quantum Systems was selected by Japan’s ATLA for a Counter-UAS proof-of-concept programme, while EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance founding members include Quantum Systems and Destinus to scale drone and counter-drone technologies. The cluster also highlights new counter-drone concepts from Israel Aerospace Industries’ HYPNOSIS and Paramount Aerospace’s Mwari configuration for one-way attack drones.

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2026-07-17T01:17:56.974932-07:00

FlightGlobal

Canada accepts first S-100 uncrewed maritime rotorcraft for Royal Canadian Navy operations

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2026-07-17T01:58:53.245117-07:00

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EDGE to acquire 100% of Brazilian aerospace and engineering firm AKAER

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2026-07-16T21:28:44.375037-07:00

Breaking Defense

U.S. Air Force & Anduril fire AIM-120 AMRAAM from YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft drone—first live air-to-air missile shot

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2026-07-15T08:17:03.882731-07:00

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Canada accepts first S-100 uncrewed maritime rotorcraft for Royal Canadian Navy operations The Royal Canadian Navy has signed off on its first S-100 uncrewed maritime rotorcraft following a factory acceptance test. The system is slated to operate from the Navy’s Halifax-class frigates, marking an initial step toward ship-based unmanned rotorcraft missions.

2026-07-17T01:58:53.245117-07:00

Canada accepts first S-100 uncrewed maritime rotorcraft for Royal Canadian Navy operations

AINonline

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EU–Ukraine Drone Alliance and Japan’s ATLA back emerging counter-UAS tech as drone threats intensify Quantum Systems was selected by Japan’s ATLA for a Counter-UAS proof-of-concept programme, while EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance founding members include Quantum Systems and Destinus to scale drone and counter-drone technologies. The cluster also highlights new counter-drone concepts from Israel Aerospace Industries’ HYPNOSIS and Paramount Aerospace’s Mwari configuration for one-way attack drones.

2026-07-17T01:17:56.974932-07:00

EU–Ukraine Drone Alliance and Japan’s ATLA back emerging counter-UAS tech as drone threats intensify

FlightGlobal

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EDGE to acquire 100% of Brazilian aerospace and engineering firm AKAER EDGE has agreed to acquire a 100% stake in AKAER, a São José dos Campos-based aerospace and engineering company with more than 30 years of experience across aerospace and defense. The deal is positioned to broaden EDGE’s capabilities in UAVs, optronics, infrared, engineering, and space technologies.

2026-07-16T21:28:44.375037-07:00

EDGE to acquire 100% of Brazilian aerospace and engineering firm AKAER

FlightGlobal

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Boeing advances Apache AH-64E enhancements with AESA radar to improve detection and engagement of non-traditional airborne threa Boeing says it is progressing further enhancements for the AH-64E Apache by adding an AESA radar aimed at boosting the aircraft’s airborne-threat detection and engagement capability. The company frames the upgrade as a way to better counter non-traditional threats, including one-way attack drones.

2026-07-16T10:16:36.131393-07:00

Boeing advances Apache AH-64E enhancements with AESA radar to improve detection and engagement of non-traditional airborne threa

New York Times

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Saronic Technologies to open Texas shipyard to build drone-boat platforms for naval and commercial customers, after its naval dr Saronic Technologies says it will open a new shipyard in Texas to build naval and commercial vessels. The move follows recent attention to the company’s naval drone, which was used to help rescue a crew after an Apache helicopter went down last month.

2026-07-16T08:16:09.161712-07:00

Saronic Technologies to open Texas shipyard to build drone-boat platforms for naval and commercial customers, after its naval dr

Aviation Today

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DIU and U.S. Air Force partner on MQ-9A Reaper follow-on to replace $50M-class UAVs The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is collaborating with the U.S. Air Force on a project intended to replace the General Atomics MQ-9A Reaper. Depending on payload configuration, the Reaper platform can cost up to $50 million apiece, making the follow-on effort a significant procurement and modernization undertaking.

2026-07-16T07:14:56.212108-07:00

DIU and U.S. Air Force partner on MQ-9A Reaper follow-on to replace $50M-class UAVs

Vertical Mag

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Chippewa County Drone Project showcases FAA-approved UTM for BVLOS commercial and public-safety operations A year-long Chippewa County Drone Project, in partnership with ANRA Technologies, culminated in successful commercial demonstrations of FAA-approved Uncrewed Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM). The effort also proved integrated airspace awareness and near-border drone operations, alongside digital Counter-UAS (C-UAS) services supporting activity along the U.S.-Canada border.

2026-07-16T05:46:21.547605-07:00

Chippewa County Drone Project showcases FAA-approved UTM for BVLOS commercial and public-safety operations

AINonline

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Intelligent Energy and ZeroAvia unveil hydrogen fuel-cell power systems for heavy-lift and defense UAVs Intelligent Energy (IE) unveiled a new 120 kW hydrogen fuel-cell power system targeted at heavy-lift fixed-wing drones and said it has secured its largest commercial order to date in the UAV sector. ZeroAvia, meanwhile, highlighted its revised short-term strategy centered on a 200 kW ZA200 hydrogen-electric power generation system with a defense focus.

2026-07-16T02:29:32.720536-07:00

Intelligent Energy and ZeroAvia unveil hydrogen fuel-cell power systems for heavy-lift and defense UAVs

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