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Mar 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Elroy Air selected to provide autonomous aerial cargo delivery as part of new White House program

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elroy Air, the leading U.S.-based developer of autonomous aerial systems for middle-mile logistics, has been selected for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). Established under President Trump's Unleashing American Drone Dominance Executive Order, the program is designed to accelerate safe eVTOL and advanced air mobility operations across the United States. Elroy Air was the only OEM with a purpose-built, heavy-p...
Mar 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Swarm Aero Announces $35M Series A Financing Led by Two Sigma Ventures and Silent Ventures

OXNARD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Swarm Aero announces $35M Series A financing to accelerate the development and deployment of the company’s large UAV and swarm software....
Mar 10, 2026 at 4:10 PM

AeroVironment Announces Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AeroVironment Announces Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results...
Mar 10, 2026 at 10:30 AM

R2 Wireless Expands U.S. Footprint After Crossing $13M in Funding, Delivering Operational Resilience for the Modern Battlefield of Asymmetric Warfare

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--R2 Wireless, the defensive security technology company building a foundational layer for passive RF spectrum awareness, has raised more than $5 million in new funding, bringing total capital raised to over $13 million. The fresh capital will accelerate the company’s U.S. expansion, including engineering hires as well as defense and commercial partnerships following successful deployments in Europe and the Middle East. Legacy radio frequency (RF) detection systems...
Mar 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Palladyne AI to Participate in the Defense and Space Infrastructure Panel at the 38th Annual Roth Conference

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Palladyne AI to Participate in the Defense and Space Infrastructure Panel at the 38th Annual Roth Conference...
Mar 9, 2026 at 9:14 PM

Leading Japanese eVTOL manufacturer SkyDrive Expands Strategic Network in Southeastern USA, focused on Florida

TOYOTA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SkyDrive Inc. (“SkyDrive”), a leading Japanese eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) (*1) manufacturer, is pleased to announce the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Aeroauto Global, Inc (“Aeroauto”), a Florida-based Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) integration partner and infrastructure provider. This agreement marks a significant milestone in SkyDrive’s US expansion, solidifying its commitment to the Florida market and establishing the basic terms for...
Mar 9, 2026 at 12:22 PM

First PBAS Delivery Completed Early as Neros Launches Archer Block 2

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Neros Technologies today confirmed its first delivery under the U.S. Army’s Purpose Built Attritable Systems (PBAS) program ahead of contract date, marking a key milestone in fielding NDAA-compliant unmanned systems at scale. PBAS reinforces the readiness of a secure, NDAA-compliant supply chain and Neros’ ability to support U.S. Army priorities with dependable production, trusted components, and rapid execution aligned to operational needs. PBAS strengthens...
Mar 9, 2026 at 9:40 AM

Mobix Labs: AI Drone Intelligence Platform Advances Through Field Testing for Defense and Infrastructure Monitoring

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mobix Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOBX) today confirmed that its AI-driven drone intelligence platform is progressing through ongoing field testing as the Company advances development of the system for defense installations and critical infrastructure monitoring. The platform combines autonomous drones, artificial intelligence, and advanced sensing technologies designed to scan large environments, detect hidden threats, and deliver real-time intelligence. Mobix Labs is...
Mar 9, 2026 at 7:59 AM

Mobix Labs Advances AI Drone Intelligence Platform for Defense and Infrastructure Applications

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mobix Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOBX), a provider of mission-critical defense technologies and advanced sensing solutions for military, aerospace, and national security applications, today announced continued advancement and field testing of its AI-driven drone intelligence platform as the company progresses development of the system for defense, security, and critical infrastructure monitoring applications. AI Sensing for Defense and Infrastructure Mobix Labs is focu...
Mar 9, 2026 at 7:45 AM

NUBURU Enters the $20B Global Counter-Drone Defense Market as Lyocon Completes Proof-of-Concept for Portable Directed-Energy Laser Platform

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NUBURU, Inc. (NYSE American: BURU), a dual-use Defense & Security platform company focused on non-kinetic effects, directed-energy technologies, electronic warfare and software-orchestrated defense systems, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Lyocon S.r.l. (“Lyocon”) has successfully completed the proof-of-concept (“POC”) of a portable directed-energy laser dazzler platform designed for counter-drone (“C-UAV”) defense applications. Counter-drone technol...
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