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XTI Aerospace buys Drone Nerds for ~$40M and secures $25M to push into unmanned systems

XTI Aerospace on Nov. 10, 2025 completed a roughly $40 million acquisition of Drone Nerds and secured a $25 million strategic investment from Unusual Machines to accelerate its expansion into unmanned systems, pairing M&A with fresh capital to broaden drone capabilities and market reach.

2025-11-12T06:22:54.654685-08:00

politico.eu

Brussels Airport (Zaventem) shut down after multiple drone sightings; inbound flights diverted to Liège

2025-11-04T12:32:28.633548-08:00

Unmanned Airspace

CASA opens consultation on RPAS airworthiness cybersecurity advisory circular

2025-11-06T02:12:28.345475-08:00

The War Zone

Anduril's YFQ-44 Fury completes maiden flight as both USAF CCA prototypes are now airborne

2025-10-31T10:37:07.593624-07:00

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Seeking Alpha

XTI Aerospace buys Drone Nerds for ~$40M and secures $25M to push into unmanned systems XTI Aerospace on Nov. 10, 2025 completed a roughly $40 million acquisition of Drone Nerds and secured a $25 million strategic investment from Unusual Machines to accelerate its expansion into unmanned systems, pairing M&A with fresh capital to broaden drone capabilities and market reach.

2025-11-12T06:22:54.654685-08:00

XTI Aerospace buys Drone Nerds for ~$40M and secures $25M to push into unmanned systems

suasnews.com

Aerodata unveils AeroForce X: German MALE UAS with 40‑hour endurance, 1.3t payload and ITAR‑free export potential Aerodata has unveiled the AeroForce X, a German-developed MALE unmanned aerial system tailored for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance with up to 40 hours endurance and a 1.3‑ton payload. Aerodata positions the platform as ITAR‑free to broaden export options outside U.S. regulatory constraints.

2025-11-12T01:55:46.950923-08:00

Aerodata unveils AeroForce X: German MALE UAS with 40‑hour endurance, 1.3t payload and ITAR‑free export potential

Associated Press

Europe's private drone sector eyes demand surge as NATO tightens defences After drone warfare surged following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, mysterious drone intrusions into NATO airspace in September have pushed Europe onto high alert. Europe's private drone industry is positioning to meet rising demand for ISR, counter‑UAS systems and rapid production as NATO boosts defensive capability.

2025-11-11T23:22:41.468986-08:00

Europe's private drone sector eyes demand surge as NATO tightens defences

Air Data News

Embraer adds counter‑UAS capability to A‑29 Super Tucano Embraer announced an upgrade to the A‑29 Super Tucano that adds counter‑drone/counter‑UAS capabilities, expanding its mission set to detect, track and defeat modern unmanned aerial threats. The enhancement targets customers seeking a cost‑effective, combat‑proven platform for close‑in air defence and counter‑UAS operations.

2025-11-11T14:20:23.339834-08:00

Embraer adds counter‑UAS capability to A‑29 Super Tucano

FlightGlobal

China releases first in‑flight footage of Hongdu GJ‑11 'Sharp Sword' stealth UCAV during PLAAF anniversary China's air force released the first in‑flight footage of the Hongdu GJ‑11 'Sharp Sword' stealth unmanned combat air vehicle, publicly showing the UCAV in flight for the first time as part of state media coverage marking the PLAAF's 76th anniversary.

2025-11-11T00:38:26.277165-08:00

China releases first in‑flight footage of Hongdu GJ‑11 'Sharp Sword' stealth UCAV during PLAAF anniversary

New York Times

Neros raises $121M and wins U.S. Army contract to scale military drones Neros, a startup founded in 2023 by former teenage drone racers, closed a $121 million funding round and secured a U.S. Army contract to scale production and field tactical drones. The capital and contract accelerate its entry into defense markets and underscore investor interest in small combat-capable UAVs.

2025-11-10T09:36:18.884232-08:00

Neros raises $121M and wins U.S. Army contract to scale military drones

Vertical Mag

UI Helicopter demonstrates Schiebel S-100 mine‑detection UAV in South Sea, completes six flights in adverse weather UI Helicopter completed a live demonstration of the Schiebel S‑100 unmanned camcopter's mine‑detection capability in the South Sea, flying six scheduled missions and completing all despite strong winds and rain. The sorties validate the S‑100's operational resilience for maritime mine‑clearance tasks.

2025-11-10T05:29:54.758182-08:00

UI Helicopter demonstrates Schiebel S-100 mine‑detection UAV in South Sea, completes six flights in adverse weather

AeroTime

France converts Mirage 2000D RMV into airborne combat‑AI testbed to mature Rafale and FCAS systems France has converted an upgraded Mirage 2000D RMV into an airborne testbed for combat artificial intelligence and autonomy. The aircraft is being used to refine human–machine teaming and sensor‑fusion tools destined for Rafale fighters and the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), providing vital airborne validation before integration.

2025-11-09T02:36:28.540431-08:00

France converts Mirage 2000D RMV into airborne combat‑AI testbed to mature Rafale and FCAS systems

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