Parrot secures multi-year deal to supply ANAFI UKR micro-UAS to European force

Parrot has been awarded a multi-year contract to deliver its ANAFI UKR micro‑UAS to a European Defence Force to enhance frontline reconnaissance and situational awareness.

EU-US $800B Ukraine Recovery Pitch Hinges on Ceasefire and Investor Risk

An EU-U.S. document pitches mobilising ~$800B for Ukraine’s recovery through 2040, but private capital remains constrained by ceasefire and security-guarantee requirements.

Fotokite launches Sigma+ tethered drone with 24‑hour flight and IR+640

Fotokite launched Sigma+, an upgraded tethered aerial system offering up to 24 hours continuous flight, improved GPS for urban environments, IP55 weather protection and optional 640×480 radiometric thermal imaging to enhance public safety situational awareness.

Quantum Systems and ADV Defense sign MoU to boost German-Lithuanian defence ties

Quantum-Systems and Lithuania’s ADV Defense signed a memorandum of understanding to create an industrial partnership for unmanned systems operations, sustainment and training in the Baltic region.

How drones can scale reforestation of the world's major forests

Drone-based seeding and remote sensing can accelerate large-scale reforestation by improving access and monitoring, but long-term success requires appropriate species selection, follow-up care and local partnerships.

Parry Labs Advances Modular Mission Systems in AV’s P550 for Army LRR

Parry Labs integrated its mission computing and MOSA-based architecture into AV's P550 to support the US Army's LRR programme.

UK NPSA 2026 C-UAS Evaluation: Market Entry Restricted to TRL 8 Capabilities

The UK NPSA mandates TRL 8 maturity for 2026 C-UAS evaluations, making validation a prerequisite for Home Office contracts. Deadline: Jan 30, 2026.

UK starts mass production of SG-1 Fathom naval drones for undersea surveillance

The UK has begun mass production of the SG-1 Fathom naval drone to expand Royal Navy undersea surveillance and maritime domain awareness.

Quantum Systems triples valuation after €180M Series C extension

Quantum Systems raised a €180 million Series C extension, bringing 2025 fundraising to €340 million and lifting its valuation above €3 billion.

Babcock and Frankenburg sign MoU on maritime air-defence system

Babcock and Frankenburg Technologies signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a maritime air-defence system for naval vessels.

TEKEVER secures EMSA deal to deploy AR5 fixed-wing UAS across European waters

TEKEVER won a two-year EMSA contract to deliver two AR5 systems (four aircraft) for multi-region maritime surveillance with BLOS capability and up to 12 hours endurance.

Fotokite and AeriaOne unveil SEGI — AR‑linked tethered UAS at Milipol

Fotokite and AeriaOne launched SEGI at Milipol Paris, linking Fotokite's tethered UAS with AeriaOne's Falcon Lens AR to deliver hands‑free swarm FPV and AI‑tagged overlays for European security users.