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Pentagon seeks smarter, self-organizing drones as autonomous-warfare budget is poised to skyrocket

Pentagon Pushes for Smarter Drone Teams as Autonomous Warfare Spending Surges

DARPA is seeking technologies for smarter onboard drone computing and decentralized robot teamwork.
The Pentagon office leading drone warfare could see its budget rise from $226 million to $54 billion under a 2027 proposal.
Analysts warn that autonomous systems will underperform if operator, training, and maintenance burdens are not reduced.

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DT Editorial Team·May 7, 2026·via defenseone.com

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DARPA's XRQ-73 Hybrid-Electric Flying Wing Drone Has Flown

DARPA’s XRQ-73 Takes Flight and Advances Quiet Hybrid-Electric Military Aviation

DARPA says the XRQ-73 completed a test flight in April from Edwards Air Force Base.
The aircraft is part of the SHEPARD hybrid-electric propulsion program.
DARPA and AFRL are testing a design focused on quiet, efficient autonomous flight.
The flight gives the concept real-world validation but leaves broader military adoption as a later question.

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DT Editorial Team·May 6, 2026·via twz.com

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Are European automakers driving into the defense market? Analysts say to tap the brakes. - Breaking Defense

Europe’s Carmakers Are Testing the Edges of the Defense Boom

Some European automakers are exploring defense-related manufacturing opportunities.
Renault says its drone production role is a limited, one-off contribution rather than a sector pivot.
Analysts say it is too early to call this a broad industrial shift.

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DT Editorial Team·May 4, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Dutch startup Intelic sets up drone marketplace for European militaries

European Drone Buying Gets a Marketplace Model as Intelic Targets Faster Coalition Procurement

Intelic launched BASE, a marketplace for European military drone procurement.
The company says Nexus software guarantees interoperability across listed systems.
Participating manufacturers span at least nine European countries, with more expansion planned.

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DT Editorial Team·May 4, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Marine Corps fields 3,500 first-person view attack drones

Marine Corps Says It Has Fielded More Than 3,500 FPV Attack Drones in Months

The Marine Corps says it now has more than 3,500 FPV attack drones after having none in October 2025.
The service’s Attack Drone Team was launched in January 2025 to speed integration.
Officials link the urgency of the effort to lessons from the war in Ukraine.

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DT Editorial Team·May 3, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Could The X-BAT Stealth Fighter Drone Change The Air Combat Game?

Shield AI’s X-BAT Aims to Turn a VTOL Drone Into a Stealthy Autonomous Fighter

Shield AI disclosed new X-BAT details at Sea-Air-Space 2026.
The tail-sitting drone is designed for vertical takeoff and landing and autonomous combat missions.
The company says its internal payload bays are roughly comparable in size to those of the F-35.
VTOL testing is planned before the end of 2026 and is central to the program’s viability.

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DT Editorial Team·May 3, 2026·via twz.com

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China's Massive Stealth Flying Wings Spotted Together At Secretive Test Base

China’s Giant Stealth Drone Program Comes Into Sharper View at Malan

Satellite imagery shows two large Chinese stealth flying-wing drones at Malan on March 26, 2026.
It is the first reported instance of both aircraft being seen outside their hangars at the same time.
The sighting suggests increased testing activity around strategic unmanned aircraft programs.

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DT Editorial Team·May 2, 2026·via twz.com

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US Army tests fresh drones, 3D printers at ‘Balikatan’ drill in the Philippines

At Balikatan, the US Army is testing jungle-ready drones, 3D printing and mobile power

Balikatan 2026 is being used as a real-world test environment for new Army technology.
Defense News described the use of reconnaissance drones and explosive FPV systems in jungle drills.
The Army is also testing 3D printing and a containerized solar microgrid.
Sustainment, heat, terrain and interoperability remain central constraints.

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DT Editorial Team·May 1, 2026·via defensenews.com

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With unmanned systems in the forefront, Marine Corps evolves how it operates - Breaking Defense

Marine Corps pushes unmanned aviation and drone-based surveillance deeper into operations

Marine officials said unmanned systems will reshape aviation and surveillance missions.
The Corps expects operational testing of drone wingmen around 2029.
Officials also pointed to drones as a way to reduce reliance on contractor-run ISR.

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

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Ukraine to allow drone sales abroad, with caveats - Breaking Defense

Ukraine opens the door to drone exports while keeping the military first in line

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian firms can export weapons only beyond the state order.
The opening is framed as a way to bring in capital for local manufacturers.
Eligible buyers will be limited to countries seen as non-cooperative with Russia.

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

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An aerial photo taken by a drone from above shows wintry scene with a large crowd of people gathered in Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis on January 10, 2026 to protest the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent.

FAA reverses course on moving drone no-fly zones around ICE vehicles after civil-liberties backlash

A January 2026 rule extended drone no-fly zones to moving DHS vehicles, including unmarked ones.
The policy was challenged after its impact on photography, journalism, and lawful drone use became clear.
Federal officials later rescinded the restriction, marking a civil-liberties win for drone operators and observers.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 29, 2026·via arstechnica.com

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Marine requirement for lightweight counter-drone tech to be released in coming months - Breaking Defense

Marine Corps moves toward a formal requirement for wearable counter-drone systems

The Marine Corps expects a formal requirement for wearable counter-drone systems within months.
Current systems were fielded under urgent need and are not well integrated.
The service wants small-unit counter-UAS tools connected to a broader air and missile defense picture.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 29, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray carrier drone completes first test flight - Breaking Defense

Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray clears a key hurdle with first flight of a production-representative aircraft

A production-representative MQ-25A completed its first test flight on April 25.
Boeing said the aircraft autonomously taxied, took off, flew, landed, and responded to ground control commands.
The Navy sees the MQ-25 as the first operational carrier-based unmanned aircraft and a core enabler for carrier air wing range.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 28, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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In first, Ukrainian unmanned vessel launches interceptor to knock out Shahed drone

Ukraine’s sea drone interceptor points to a new layer in coastal air defense

Ukraine says it achieved a first by launching an interceptor drone from an unmanned surface vessel against a Shahed.
The tactic could extend air defense outward over the Black Sea approach routes used in attacks.
Its larger value is in adding a cheaper defensive layer to a costly drone war.

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

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Navy Rushing To Arm Carrier Strike Groups With Hellfire Missiles

Navy Moves Faster on Shipboard Counter-Drone Weapons as Red Sea Lessons Accumulate

Navy budget documents disclose rapid fielding of Longbow Hellfire and Coyote launchers.
The effort covers the Gerald R. Ford and Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike groups.
Recent operations in and around the Red Sea helped drive the urgency for shipboard counter-drone defenses.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 23, 2026·via twz.com

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Pentagon seeks funds for Golden Dome, drones, AI in largest-ever budget request

The Pentagon’s Record Budget Request Centers on Drones, AI and a Bigger Fleet

The Pentagon proposed a $1.5 trillion fiscal 2027 budget, the largest on record.
Major priorities include Golden Dome, drones, AI, data infrastructure and shipbuilding.
The request signals a strong focus on autonomous systems and industrial capacity.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via defensenews.com

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US Southern Command stands up autonomous unit

US Southern Command is creating a new unit focused on autonomous warfare across domains

US Southern Command announced a new Autonomous Warfare Command.
The unit will focus on autonomous, semi-autonomous and unmanned platforms across domains.
The command linked the effort to missions against cartel networks and to disaster response with regional partners.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Wearing a camouflaged uniform and helmet, Marine Corps Cpl. Calvin Burke holds his arm outstretched as he activates a small drone to survey the defensive line for opposing forces during a simulated assault and seizure at Glen Airfield, Queensland, Australia, July 2025.

Pentagon Seeks $53.6 Billion for Drones in Historic Autonomous Warfare Push

The Defense Department wants $53.6 billion for drone and counter-drone programs in fiscal 2027.
The request sits under the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group, which had only about $226 million in fiscal 2026.
An additional $20.6 billion would support one-way attack drones and collaborative combat aircraft programs.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via arstechnica.com

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3D Vision Navigation Offers Drones A GPS-Denied Backup

GPS jamming and spoofing are making drone positioning more fragile.
3D vision navigation compares onboard camera input with terrain maps.
The supplied article is sponsored, so performance claims need independent validation.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 21, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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In a first, Ukraine's drone force launches interceptor drone from USV to destroy Shahed - Breaking Defense

Ukraine says it has downed a Shahed using an interceptor drone launched from an unmanned surface vessel

Ukraine says it used an interceptor drone launched from an unmanned surface vessel to destroy a Russian Shahed UAV.
The reported kill suggests a new sea-air integration model that could add a mobile defensive layer against long-range drone attacks.
Analysts say the tactic could complicate Russian operations if Ukraine can scale it and integrate it with broader air-defense networks.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 21, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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