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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Federal officials later rescinded the restriction, marking a civil-liberties win for drone operators and observers.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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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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