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Eyes in the Sky: How the US and China are Shaping the Future of Drone Warfare
A balanced overview at how the US and China are shaping the future of warfare through competing advances in unmanned systems and counter-drone defences.
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Helsing Raises €600M Series D to Accelerate AI-Driven Defense Innovation Across Europe
AI defense startup Helsing has raised €600 million in a Series D round to accelerate the development and deployment of its battlefield AI technologies, pushing its valuation to €12 billion and reinforcing its role in Europe’s defense innovation ecosystem.
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Strategic Implications of Ukraine's Deep-Strike Aviation Capability
Ukraine’s drone strike on Russian airfields in June 2025 was bold and highly calculated. Above all, it demonstrated careful planning and precise execution.
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YFQ-42A 🇺🇸
The YFQ-42A is a next-generation autonomous combat aircraft prototype developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems under the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. It is one of two platforms—alongside Anduril’s YFQ-44A—officially designated with a fighter drone classification, signaling a foundational shift in how
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YFQ-44A 'Fury' 🇺🇸
The YFQ-44A, internally known as “Fury”, is an advanced unmanned fighter prototype developed by Anduril Industries under the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. This initiative aims to integrate autonomous drones as “loyal wingmen” alongside crewed fighters, enhancing capabilities in air-to-air combat, electronic warfare, and intelligence,
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MQ-9 Reaper 🇺🇸
💡GINC’s Asset Collection profiles the leading global platforms and systems powering our national assessments on security, power and influence. The MQ-9 Reaper is the world’s most iconic armed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), and a symbol of the shift toward remote and precision warfare. Developed by General Atomics Aeronautical
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Firestorm
Firestorm Labs is a private defense‐tech company founded in 2022 and based in San Diego, California. From its inception, the company set out to make “Affordable Mass” a reality for unmanned systems by marrying modular hardware with open‐architecture software and on-demand manufacturing. Its flagship offering, the xCell expeditionary