Category: China
Russian Drone with Chinese Components Targets Ukraine, Raising Concerns for Drone Industry
On July 22, 2025, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (DIU) revealed that a new Russian drone, which uses a Chinese-sourced technology, serves the dual purpose of a [more…]
Hong Kong Police Boost Drone Patrols for Enhanced Crime Detection and Efficiency
Hong Kong’s police force is advancing its use of drones in urban and border patrols, leading to quick detections and arrests in initial trials, as [more…]
U.S. Drones Stumble in Alaska: A Wake-Up Call for Military Tech
DroneXL readers, brace yourselves for a tale of high-tech hopes and face-planting drones. According to Defense News, the U.S. military’s recent test of small, long-range [more…]
Ukraine Proposes Mega-Deal to Share Battle-Tested Drone Technology with US
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed discussions with President Trump for a potential “mega-deal” that would allow the U.S. to acquire Ukraine’s advanced, war-proven drone [more…]
US Debuts Affordable LUCAS Combat Drone to Challenge Iran’s Shahed-136
The United States has introduced a budget-friendly combat drone that directly competes with Iran’s Shahed-136, aiming to bolster accessible airpower in contested regions. Secretary of [more…]
Estonian Drone Maker Threod Explores Sale as Ukraine War Fuels Demand Surge
Threod Systems, an Estonian drone manufacturer, is considering a sale to capitalize on the rapid growth in demand for unmanned aircraft driven by the ongoing [more…]
$260M Hadrian Facility Positions Arizona as a Drone Manufacturing Hub
Mesa, Ariz.. Hadrian, a California-based defense and aerospace manufacturer, has announced a $260 million Series C funding round, a move that will fund the construction [more…]
DOC Investigation, Expedited Audit, Amendment to Audit, New FAA Admin, 3 New DJI Drones
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have five stories for you this week: the Department of Commerce launching an investigation into UAS and [more…]
Trump Proposes Mega Drone Deal with Ukraine to Address US Technological Shortfalls
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have initiated discussions on a potential “mega deal” that could see the United States acquiring battle-tested Ukrainian drones, [more…]
Silicon Valley’s Spy Problem: Why the U.S. Drone Industry’s Future Hinges on a Troubled Past
As the Pentagon accelerates efforts to deploy thousands of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) by 2027, Silicon Valley’s startups are cast as the vanguard of American [more…]
