Military & Defense
Military drone procurement, doctrine, and defense-sector UAS programs.
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Quick Hits: Drone Tariffs, Delivery Expansion & Armed USVs
This week’s drone news covers U.S. tariffs and manufacturing policy, delivery expansion, DJI’s court appeal and Saildrone’s armed-USV test at RIMPAC.
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White House Holds First Drone Dominance Summit Ahead of Tariffs
The White House brought roughly 40 drone companies together to discuss U.S. manufacturing, procurement and supply chains ahead of new drone tariffs.
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Saildrone Expands in Europe and Tests Armed USV With Lockheed Martin
Saildrone opened a Copenhagen headquarters and announced three European build contracts as its Surveyor completed a JAGM live-fire test at RIMPAC.
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DJI Gets Partial Appeals-Court Win but Remains on Pentagon List
A federal appeals court ordered further review of one basis for DJI’s Pentagon designation, but DJI remains on the Section 1260H list pending review.
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Air Force Seeks DJI Drones for Counter-UAS Training at Missile Base
The Air Force is seeking six DJI drones for counter-UAS training at F.E. Warren AFB, using controlled commercial aircraft as realistic threat targets.