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Zipline raises $600M to scale U.S. autonomous drone delivery for healthcare and retail logistics

Zipline has raised $600 million to accelerate expansion of its autonomous drone delivery network across the United States, focusing on time-critical healthcare logistics and retail last-mile services. The financing aims to scale operations, regulatory approvals, and infrastructure to move from pilots to national commercial service.

2026-01-25T01:53:37.164000-08:00

The War Zone

Inside Anduril’s Bolt‑M: USMC orders ML‑driven loitering munition and scale‑up plan

2026-01-23T10:11:53.478727-08:00

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FAA establishes nationwide moving drone no‑fly zones around ICE vehicles with criminal penalties

2026-01-22T12:50:18.773293-08:00

FlightGlobal

Elbit Systems UK completes takeover of Watchkeeper industrial venture, gaining full ownership of UTacS/UTA

2026-01-23T07:16:57.717584-08:00

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Zipline raises $600M to scale U.S. autonomous drone delivery for healthcare and retail logistics Zipline has raised $600 million to accelerate expansion of its autonomous drone delivery network across the United States, focusing on time-critical healthcare logistics and retail last-mile services. The financing aims to scale operations, regulatory approvals, and infrastructure to move from pilots to national commercial service.

2026-01-25T01:53:37.164000-08:00

Zipline raises $600M to scale U.S. autonomous drone delivery for healthcare and retail logistics

The War Zone

Inside Anduril’s Bolt‑M: USMC orders ML‑driven loitering munition and scale‑up plan Anduril’s Bolt‑M loitering munition — a machine‑learning‑infused 'kamikaze' drone — has been ordered by the U.S. Marine Corps. This report explains how Bolt‑M’s autonomy and edge‑ML targeting work, and outlines Anduril’s manufacturing strategy to rapidly produce and field expendable strike systems at operational scale.

2026-01-23T10:11:53.478727-08:00

Inside Anduril’s Bolt‑M: USMC orders ML‑driven loitering munition and scale‑up plan

FlightGlobal

Elbit Systems UK completes takeover of Watchkeeper industrial venture, gaining full ownership of UTacS/UTA Elbit Systems UK has taken full ownership of the company established to deliver the British Army’s Watchkeeper tactical uncrewed aerial vehicle fleet, consolidating industrial control of sustainment, logistics and upgrade decisions. The move is presented as strengthening the UK as a hub for uncrewed technology supporting European and NATO defence.

2026-01-23T07:16:57.717584-08:00

Elbit Systems UK completes takeover of Watchkeeper industrial venture, gaining full ownership of UTacS/UTA

eVTOL Insights

Calidus, Hameem and Aergility partner to build ALRASID and ALTARESH unmanned VTOLs in UAE Calidus Holding Group, Hameem Technologies and Aergility announced a strategic partnership to develop and produce the ALRASID and ALTARESH unmanned VTOLs in the UAE. The agreement establishes local manufacture of the two runway‑independent vertical take‑off and landing platforms.

2026-01-23T06:11:36.154532-08:00

Calidus, Hameem and Aergility partner to build ALRASID and ALTARESH unmanned VTOLs in UAE

FlightGlobal

SOF Week 2026 to debut dedicated aviation demo space for UAS, counter‑UAS and airborne mission systems SOF Week 2026 in Tampa, Florida will for the first time host a dedicated aviation demonstration space, spotlighting uncrewed aircraft, counter‑UAS systems and airborne mission equipment. The demo area gives special operations and industry a hands‑on venue for live displays, testing and direct engagement.

2026-01-22T16:26:55.867518-08:00

SOF Week 2026 to debut dedicated aviation demo space for UAS, counter‑UAS and airborne mission systems

Aviation Today

USMC awards Northrop Grumman $232M MUX TACAIR CCA contract; Kratos XQ‑58A Valkyrie to be missionized The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded Northrop Grumman a $232 million contract under the MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) effort to develop a missionized variant of Kratos’ XQ‑58A Valkyrie. Kratos’ Valkyrie will serve as the starting airframe for the service’s uncrewed combat-aircraft work.

2026-01-22T14:12:38.986201-08:00

USMC awards Northrop Grumman $232M MUX TACAIR CCA contract; Kratos XQ‑58A Valkyrie to be missionized

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FAA establishes nationwide moving drone no‑fly zones around ICE vehicles with criminal penalties The FAA has established nationwide, moving temporary flight restrictions that create no‑fly zones around U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles and convoys. Violating the restricted airspace can carry criminal penalties, marking a novel federal enforcement posture toward small unmanned aircraft.

2026-01-22T12:50:18.773293-08:00

FAA establishes nationwide moving drone no‑fly zones around ICE vehicles with criminal penalties

FlightGlobal

Shield AI begins wind-tunnel testing of X‑Bat tail‑sitting autonomous tactical jet Shield AI has started wind‑tunnel testing of its X‑Bat tail‑sitting uncrewed tactical jet, three months after unveiling the platform. The aircraft will operate using the company’s Hivemind AI autonomy software as Shield pushes toward VTOL demonstrations and full flight testing milestones.

2026-01-22T08:10:30.684429-08:00

Shield AI begins wind-tunnel testing of X‑Bat tail‑sitting autonomous tactical jet

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Zipline raises $600M to scale U.S. autonomous drone delivery for healthcare and retail logistics

Inside Anduril’s Bolt‑M: USMC orders ML‑driven loitering munition and scale‑up plan

FAA establishes nationwide moving drone no‑fly zones around ICE vehicles with criminal penalties

Elbit Systems UK completes takeover of Watchkeeper industrial venture, gaining full ownership of UTacS/UTA

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