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Production Of AH-64 Apache's New Counter-Drone Cannon Shell Ammunition Ramping-Up

Army Accelerates Apache Counter-Drone Ammunition as Battlefield Air Defense Evolves

The Army wants a fivefold production increase for XM1225 APEX rounds used by AH-64 Apaches.
The proximity-detonating ammunition is intended to improve the helicopter’s counter-drone role.
The rounds reportedly require little extra crew training because their ballistics resemble existing ammunition.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 19, 2026·via twz.com

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Air-Launched Drones Key To Keeping New Army Surveillance Jets Out Of Harms Way

Army Says Air-Launched Drones Will Extend Reach of Future ME-11B Surveillance Jets

Army officials say future ME-11B aircraft will launch very long-range drones.
The concept is intended to keep the crewed jet farther from enemy air defenses.
Flight testing of the first prototype is slated to begin in summer 2026.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 19, 2026·via twz.com

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Air Force unit executes test of Anduril’s semiautonomous combat drone

The Air Force’s Anduril Drone Test Shows How Combat Autonomy Is Being Operationalized

Air Force airmen recently conducted sorties with Anduril’s semiautonomous YFQ-44A at Edwards Air Force Base.
Operators used a ruggedized laptop for mission plans, autonomous taxi and takeoff, in-flight tasking, and post-flight data handling.
The test emphasized small-crew maintenance, operator-led experimentation, and faster acquisition feedback loops for the CCA program.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 18, 2026·via defensenews.com

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FAA Scraps Civil and Criminal Penalties for Flying Drones Near ICE Vehicles

FAA softens drone restrictions near ICE vehicles after legal challenge

The FAA rescinded a temporary flight restriction that had threatened fines or jail time for some drone flights near ICE vehicles.
A journalist challenged the rule, arguing that unmarked vehicles created impossible-to-know no-fly zones.
The replacement advisory drops explicit penalties but still warns that agencies may interfere with or destroy drones seen as threats.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 18, 2026·via 404media.co

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NATO revamps air surveillance approach for the 'cost-war' of low-flying drones, missiles - Breaking Defense

NATO Is Reworking Air Surveillance Around the Cheap Threats of Drones and Low-Flying Missiles

NATO says cheap drones and low-flying missiles are forcing a rethink of air surveillance.
The alliance is shifting from a single-platform AWACS mindset toward a multidomain sensor network.
Industry has been asked for technologies to track and identify targets flying below 10,000 feet.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 17, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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EU pumps over $1 billion into defense R&D, centered around Ukraine war lessons

EU Directs €1.07 Billion to Defense Projects Shaped by Ukraine War Lessons

The EU selected 57 defense projects for €1.07 billion in funding under the European Defence Fund.
Drones, loitering munitions, autonomy, and scalable production are major priorities.
Ukrainian entities can now participate as subcontractors and third-party recipients.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 16, 2026·via defensenews.com

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AeroVironment introduces new line of launched effects modeled after Switchblade - Breaking Defense

AeroVironment unveils modular MAYHEM line for strike, ISR and electronic warfare

AeroVironment introduced MAYHEM, a new modular family of launched effects systems.
The first model, MAYHEM 10, is designed for strike, ISR, electronic warfare and relay roles.
The company says swarming tests are expected in late summer, making that capability a near-term but still unproven feature.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 16, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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CH-47 Chinook Air-Launching Swarms Of Drones Touted As Future Feature

Boeing Pushes Chinook Toward Drone-Swarm and Optional-Crew Missions

Boeing showcased a concept for Chinook-launched drone swarms.
The company is funding work toward a possible demonstration phase.
An optionally crewed Chinook is part of Boeing’s longer-term pitch.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 15, 2026·via twz.com

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GDA80-120 Heavy-Lift Agricultural UAV Platform (via financialcontent.com)

DroneDash and GEODNET Form GEODASH Aerosystems to Target Industrial Farm Spraying

DroneDash Technologies and GEODNET formed a joint venture called GEODASH Aerosystems.
The venture plans to build an agricultural spraying drone.
The stated target market is large industrial farm operations.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 15, 2026·via artificialintelligence-news.com

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Navy MQ-4C Triton Surveillance Drone Crash In The Middle East Finally Confirmed

Navy Confirms MQ-4C Triton Crash After Gulf Flight Vanished From Trackers

The Navy officially confirmed an MQ-4C Triton crash that had been widely suspected since April 9.
Public tracking data had shown a sudden altitude loss and an emergency squawk before the aircraft vanished.
The cause remains undisclosed, but the loss is significant because Tritons are expensive and relatively scarce assets.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 15, 2026·via twz.com

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Regent Squire Wing-In-Ground Effect Drone Demonstrator Makes First Flight

Regent’s Squire Drone Demonstrator Takes First Flight as Marines Watch Ground-Effect Logistics Concept

Regent says the Squire sub-scale demonstrator completed a first test flight in Rhode Island.
The design uses hydrofoils and wing-in-ground effect flight just above the water surface.
The Marines say they are monitoring the concept for potential contested-area missions.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 14, 2026·via twz.com

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US military eyes high-energy ‘laser dome’ for domestic air defense

FAA and Pentagon clear path for border laser-drone defenses after safety review

Defense News reports a new FAA-DoD safety agreement covering laser use against drones.
The review followed two February incidents that led to airspace shutdowns in Texas.
The safety assessment said the systems do not present undue risk to passenger aircraft.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 14, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Estonia to halt $587M Infantry Fighting Vehicle buy in favor of drones, air defense - Breaking Defense

Estonia Reorders Defense Spending Away From New IFVs and Toward Drones and Air Defense

Estonia will suspend a major IFV program and extend its CV90 fleet's service life.
The country cites Ukraine war lessons and rising armored vehicle costs.
New priority areas include drones, counter-drone capabilities, and air defense.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 13, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Job titles of the future: Wildlife first responder

Drones Are Becoming a Practical Tool for Wildlife Conflict Response

A Montana grizzly manager used drones with thermal imaging to locate and move bears.
The drone let him work from the safety of his truck instead of approaching on foot.
The case suggests low-cost drones could become standard wildlife-response tools.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 13, 2026·via technologyreview.com

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A Typhoon equipped with APKWS missiles

BAE tests lower-cost anti-drone missile option for Typhoon fighters

BAE Systems tested APKWS-guided rockets from an RAF Typhoon as a cheaper anti-drone option.
The report says an AIM-9X Sidewinder can cost more than US$500,000 per shot.
APKWS converts a 70-mm unguided rocket into a precision-guided weapon using wing-mounted optical sensors.
The concept is aimed at making layered air defense against drones more affordable.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 12, 2026·via newatlas.com

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Ukrainian drone makers visit Paris looking for co-production deals

Ukrainian Drone Firms Court French Partners in Push for Co-Production

Ukrainian drone companies met French firms in Paris to pursue co-production partnerships.
Ukraine is offering drone warfare expertise while seeking deeper integration with European industry.
Co-production is being positioned as a faster route to equip Ukraine and strengthen Europe’s defense base.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 12, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Hezbollah Ramping Up FPV Drone Attacks On IDF In Lebanon

Hezbollah’s FPV drone campaign in Lebanon signals how quickly battlefield tactics are spreading

Hezbollah is reportedly increasing FPV drone strikes on Israeli forces in Lebanon.
The attacks show how low-cost drone tactics are spreading from Ukraine to other conflicts.
Possible use of fiber-optic guidance could reduce the effectiveness of jamming-based defenses.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 11, 2026·via twz.com

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Windshaper fan array for dynamic low-speed and hovering flight research.

NASA Opens a Window Into Indoor Drone Research With New Details on NUARC Testing Tools

NASA detailed indoor test equipment at its Unmanned Autonomy Research Complex.
The WindShaper uses 1,134 fans arranged as 567 wind pixels and is programmable via Python.
A companion WindProbe uses OptiTrack to map flows for low-speed and hovering flight research.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 10, 2026·via nasa.gov

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New Views Of Massive RQ-180 Stealth Drone Flying Over Greece

New Footage Offers a Clearer Look at the Secretive RQ-180 Near Greece

A large stealth drone commonly called the RQ-180 has been seen around Larissa Air Base in Greece for nearly four weeks.
New footage offers clearer views of the aircraft in flight.
The latest imagery shows a pair of large electro-optical apertures under the central fuselage.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 10, 2026·via twz.com

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Windshaper fan array for dynamic low-speed and hovering flight research.

NASA Opens a Closer Look at Its Indoor Drone and Wind Testing Capabilities

NASA highlighted indoor testing facilities at its Unmanned Autonomy Research Complex.
The WindShaper fan array uses 1,134 fans arranged as 567 wind pixels and is programmable via Python.
A companion WindProbe uses OptiTrack motion capture for mobile wind data collection.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 10, 2026·via nasa.gov

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