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Australian MQ-28 Ghost Bat Fighter Drones Could Be Commanded By U.S. Pilots

U.S.-Australia MQ-28 cooperation points to shared drone control

The U.S. Air Force says it is tightly linked to Australia’s MQ-28 development work.
Exercise Valiant Shield 2026 fed lessons from the Ghost Bat into U.S. CCA planning.
Future cross-national control of allied uncrewed aircraft is now being discussed openly.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 28, 2026·via twz.com

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Aerostar High-Altitude Balloons Being Turned Into Drone Motherships

High-altitude balloons are being pitched as drone motherships

Aerostar says its Lightning balloon has been tested as a launch platform for a single surveillance drone.
The company says its larger Thunderhead platform could scale the concept into a multi-drone balloon mothership.
Potential missions include persistent surveillance, signal relay, electronic warfare and attacks on targets.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 28, 2026·via twz.com

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Tornyol's LeSonar2 drone utilizes 32 ultrasonic emitters to locate mosquitoes – and it uses its propellers to dispatch them

Mosquito-Hunting Drone Pitches Active Air Defense Against Disease Vectors

Tornyol has presented a 40-gram autonomous drone designed to hunt mosquitoes.
The LeSonar2 uses 32 ultrasonic emitters, 380 smartphone microphones, and an Artix-7 FPGA.
The company says the drone patrols a set area, returns to charge automatically, and kills insects with its propellers.
The concept offers an active alternative to traps and insecticides, but the supplied source does not provide broad field-validation data.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 27, 2026·via newatlas.com

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From steppe to sea, a Ukrainian drone unit hunts Russian ships

Ukraine widens its drone war to Russian shipping around Crimea

Ukrainian units say they hit more than 180 vessels and sea-borne targets in three weeks.
The campaign is widening from the Sea of Azov into the Black Sea around Crimea.
Reuters said some specific strike claims could not be independently verified.
The strategy aims to disrupt Russian logistics and raise the cost of occupying Crimea.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 26, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Typhoons Paired With CCA Fighter Drones Armed With Meteor Missiles Eyed By UK

UK explores Typhoon control of combat drones as RAF launches Storm Fighter

BAE Systems says Typhoon-CCA concept work has accelerated over the past 12 months.
The concept would use Typhoon as a command node for collaborative combat aircraft, potentially carrying Meteor missiles.
The RAF’s new Storm Fighter program is intended to produce drones that can operate with Typhoon, F-35, and Tempest.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 22, 2026·via twz.com

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MV250 Hybrid-Electric VTOL Combat Cargo Drone Unveiled

BETA Unveils Hybrid-Electric VTOL Cargo Drone for Military Missions

BETA unveiled the uncrewed hybrid-electric MV250 at Farnborough International Airshow 2026.
The aircraft is aimed at cargo transport, casualty evacuation, surveillance, and air-launched effects.
The displayed vehicle had not flown, and published figures raised questions about some performance claims.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 21, 2026·via twz.com

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New Orleans Cops Published Policy Document Allowing Weaponized Drones

Draft NOPD Drone Manual Briefly Opened Door to Weaponized Drones

A draft NOPD manual allowed drones to carry weapons with written approval from the superintendent.
The department’s current published manual says drones cannot carry weapons or hazardous materials of any kind.
The episode has drawn scrutiny because of broader concerns about police surveillance practices in New Orleans.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 21, 2026·via 404media.co

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Two drones, one yellow, one grey, almost identical otherwise.

FCC moves toward retroactive ban on suspected DJI front companies

The FCC is considering blocking sales of already-approved devices tied to suspected DJI front companies.
The proposal would target supply and retail channels, not consumers who already bought the products.
The case could become a precedent for retroactive enforcement against politically sensitive hardware brands.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 21, 2026·via theverge.com

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Israel’s IAI unveils ‘Hypnosis’ system for confusing enemy drone swarms

IAI Unveils ‘Hypnosis’ Counter-Drone Swarm System

IAI unveiled Hypnosis, a soft-kill system designed to jam and spoof drone guidance and control signals.
The company says the system uses mobile stations deployed around a defended area.
The launch reflects growing demand for defenses against swarm attacks that can overwhelm conventional interceptors.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 20, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Lockheed Martin announces cheaper Patriot interceptor missile

Lockheed unveils lower-cost Patriot interceptor as drone defense economics tighten

Lockheed Martin introduced the PAC-3 ACE at the 2026 Farnborough Airshow.
The company says the new interceptor will cost less than half as much as the PAC-3 MSE.
The move responds to growing concern over using multimillion-dollar interceptors against far cheaper drones and missiles.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 20, 2026·via defensenews.com

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USAF Chief Wilsbach on lessons from Iran, T-7 flight and F-35 delays - Breaking Defense

Air Force chief points to base defense gap after Iran fighting

Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach says the Air Force needs stronger point defense for air bases.
Recent lessons from Iran-related fighting and Ukraine are shaping concern over drones and missiles.
The service is also managing continued issues in the T-7 trainer and F-35 programs.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 20, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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South Korea Used Anti-Drone Netting During Recent Logistics Exercise

South Korea’s Use of Anti-Drone Netting Shows How Fast Battlefield Defenses Are Changing

Photos from a July 9 logistics exercise in Pohang appear to show mesh netting on a floating cargo platform.
The setup matches a wider trend of militaries adopting low-cost physical defenses against small drones.
Its presence in training suggests counter-drone protection is moving into routine logistics planning.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 17, 2026·via twz.com

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In Defence Investment Plan preview, Britain bets big on drones, 'hybrid' navy - Breaking Defense

UK shifts defense plan toward drones and hybrid warships

The UK previewed a £13.5 billion Defence Investment Plan centered on drones and distributed force design.
At least six Common Combat Vessels would replace plans for Type 83 destroyers.
The plan positions uncrewed systems as core elements across the Army, Royal Navy, and RAF.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 30, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Poland buys V-Bat UAVs from Shield AI for naval forces - Breaking Defense

Poland Orders Shield AI V-Bat Drones for Naval ISR

Poland signed a $16 million deal to buy several MQ-35 V-Bat drone systems for naval use.
The drones are intended for maritime ISR and protection of critical infrastructure and communication routes.
Shield AI says the platform is designed to operate under radio interference, degraded communications, and limited GPS.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 24, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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The Pentagon wants to field laser weapons at scale within 3 years (via militarytimes.com)

The Pentagon is starting to plan for drone warfare under laser attack

The U.S. has invested heavily in offensive laser weapons but far less in defending drones from them.
A Naval Postgraduate School study found three of four representative drones could be destroyed within seconds by a 100-kilowatt laser without countermeasures.
The emerging defense field is known as counter-directed energy weapons, or CDEW.
Drone survivability against lasers is becoming a design, procurement, and operational planning issue.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 22, 2026·via fastcompany.com

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Air Force picks General Atomics, Anduril to build first CCA drone wingmen - Breaking Defense

Air Force taps Anduril, General Atomics for first CCA drone wingmen

The Air Force selected Anduril and General Atomics to build its first Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
A separate competition for autonomy software continues among Anduril, Shield AI and Collins Aerospace.
The service says its target of roughly one-third the cost of an F-35 is being met, implying unit costs under $30 million.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 18, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Alleged Plot On White House UFC Fight Puts Drone Threat In The Spotlight

Alleged White House drone attack plot underscores homeland security risk

Federal records described an alleged plan to attack a White House UFC event with explosive drones.
The report says five people were arrested, though their actual capability remains unclear.
The case reinforces broader concern about counter-drone protection for domestic high-value targets.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 17, 2026·via twz.com

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China’s Big R6000 Tiltrotor Drone Has Entered Full Flight Testing

China’s R6000 tiltrotor drone moves into untethered flight testing

Video appears to show the R6000 flying untethered for the first time.
The aircraft performed hover maneuvers and sustained forward flight.
The milestone suggests China’s large tiltrotor program is progressing into a more demanding test phase.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 16, 2026·via twz.com

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Thales upgrades its laser guided rocket with new LiDAR sensor to target drones - Breaking Defense

Thales adds LiDAR sensor to anti-drone guided rocket

Thales launched a new LGR275 Proxy rocket with a LiDAR proximity sensor.
The upgrade is intended specifically for counter-drone missions.
Thales Belgium expects guided rocket production to reach 20,000 units annually by 2028.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 15, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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FAA drone rule shift could unlock beyond-line-of-sight operations (via faa.gov)

FAA drone rule shift could unlock beyond-line-of-sight operations

The FAA is moving toward rules that could expand drone flights beyond visual line of sight.
BVLOS operations are considered crucial for delivery, inspection, agriculture, and emergency-response use cases.
The final impact will depend on how the FAA defines safety and integration requirements.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 15, 2026·via fastcompany.com

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