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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 🇺🇸
General Atomics' YFQ-42A is a stealth-optimized combat drone for USAF's Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, about 6.1 meters long, reaching Mach 0.95 speeds.
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YFQ-44A 'Fury' 🇺🇸
Anduril's YFQ-44A Fury is an unmanned fighter prototype for USAF's Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, 6 meters long with a 2,268-kilogram takeoff weight.
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MQ-9 Reaper 🇺🇸
General Atomics' MQ-9 Reaper spans 20 meters, reaches 300 mph, and endures 27 hours aloft carrying Hellfire missiles for strike and ISR missions since 2007.
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Firestorm
Profiles Firestorm Labs, a 2022 San Diego startup that 3D-prints drones; it won a $100M Air Force deal and a $12.5M seed led by Lockheed Martin Ventures.