AEVEX and Divergent Technologies are developing a new autonomous drone using AI design, 3D printing and robotic assembly, aiming to make unmanned aircraft faster and easier to produce.
A US Army H-60M Black Hawk has launched Altius drones during Project Convergence Capstone 6, with the unmanned systems autonomously finding and striking moving and stationary targets.
Patria has completed Finland’s first locally assembled F135 engine at Linnavuori, marking a key step ahead of the country’s F-35A arrivals and future domestic engine maintenance.
California-based Mara has developed Spike, a new counter-drone system designed to detect and intercept FPV drones, with its Seeker interceptor reaching speeds of up to 200 km/h.
Taiwan has approved an extra NT$145.7 billion for defence in 2026. The funding will push total defence-related spending above NT$1 trillion as Taipei expands missiles, drones and other military systems.
Hanwha Aerospace plans to expand K9MH production in the U.S., using its Opelika, Alabama facility as the first step in a larger domestic manufacturing and support network.
The global Anti UAV Defence System Market is expected to grow from US$ 2.91 billion in 2024 to US$ 7.03 billion by 2035, driven by rising drone threats and defense spending.
Defense News puts ASELSAN’s 2025 defence revenue at about $4.56 billion. In its own breakdown, the defence revenue used for the report is near $4.46 billion.
Boswijk also pushed for closer cooperation in air and missile defence. He backed the idea of joint work to develop ballistic missile interceptors.
The US Air Force plans to pair more than 185 F-47 fighters with over 1,000 Collaborative Combat Aircraft. This could give each fighter around five unmanned wingmen in combat.
