https://news.xsonomy.com/ Curated UAV / C-UAS headlines from proven media. Links point to original sources. https://twz.com/air/darpa-x-plane-designed-to-maneuver-with-just-bursts-of-air-finally-gets-its-wings https://twz.com/air/darpa-x-plane-designed-to-maneuver-with-just-bursts-of-air-finally-gets-its-wings The War Zone (TWZ) Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:00:25 GMT Aurora Flight Sciences and DARPA hope to see the X-65 drone fly next year after suffering delays and cost growth. The post DARPA X-Plane Designed To Maneuver With Just Bursts Of Air Finally Gets Its Wings appeared first on TWZ . https://dronelife.com/2026/06/23/fcc-drone-exemption-list-offers-clues-to-trusted-supplier-requirements https://dronelife.com/2026/06/23/fcc-drone-exemption-list-offers-clues-to-trusted-supplier-requirements DroneLife Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:13:20 GMT Six months of conditional approvals reveal a broad range of accepted drone applications, while key details of the review process remain undisclosed The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted conditional approval to two additional drone platforms, continuing a steady expansion of… https://dronelife.com/2026/06/23/china-red-cat-export-restrictions-drone-supply-chain https://dronelife.com/2026/06/23/china-red-cat-export-restrictions-drone-supply-chain DroneLife Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:51:20 GMT Recent Chinese export controls targeting Red Cat may have limited immediate impact, but they underscore why U.S. drone manufacturers are under pressure to understand every layer of their supply chains. China’s decision to place drone manufacturer Red Cat Holdings and their subsidiary, Teal Drones… https://opex360.com/2026/06/23/leonardo-et-baykar-associent-lavion-dattaque-leger-m346-au-drone-de-combat-collaboratif-kizilelma https://opex360.com/2026/06/23/leonardo-et-baykar-associent-lavion-dattaque-leger-m346-au-drone-de-combat-collaboratif-kizilelma Opex360 (Zone Militaire) Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:40:09 GMT Début juin, le gouvernement italien a donné son feu vert à la création d’une coentreprise par le groupe Leonardo et le constructeur turc de drones Baykar… mais sous condition. Ainsi, celle-ci ne devra s’adresser qu’aux alignés sur l’Union européenne et l’Otan et les technologies qu’elle… https://defence-industry.eu/electro-optic-systems-secures-us124-million-uae-counter-drone-order-and-advances-gen5-laser-weapons-joint-venture https://defence-industry.eu/electro-optic-systems-secures-us124-million-uae-counter-drone-order-and-advances-gen5-laser-weapons-joint-venture Defence Industry Europe Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:35:21 GMT Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited has secured a US$124 million order for its Slinger Counter-Drone Remote Weapon System. https://dronelife.com/2026/06/23/faa-airspace-management-smart-program https://dronelife.com/2026/06/23/faa-airspace-management-smart-program DroneLife Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:31:29 GMT New FAA planning platform aims to improve management of an increasingly complex National Airspace System The Federal Aviation Administration has selected Air Space Intelligence (ASI) to support a major modernization effort designed to improve how the National Airspace System (NAS) handles growing… https://breakingdefense.com/2026/06/behind-hegseths-european-posture-review-plus-a-big-cca-program-update https://breakingdefense.com/2026/06/behind-hegseths-european-posture-review-plus-a-big-cca-program-update Breaking Defense Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:58:31 GMT This week on The Break Out, we look at why Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is reviewing the American troop posture in Europe before we see what’s new in the race to develop a drone wingman for military pilots. https://breakingdefense.com/2026/06/leonardo-and-baykar-complete-test-flights-for-manned-unmanned-teaming https://breakingdefense.com/2026/06/leonardo-and-baykar-complete-test-flights-for-manned-unmanned-teaming Breaking Defense Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:46:05 GMT “The programme is aimed at designing and developing interoperability between crewed and uncrewed aircraft,” the companies said. https://c4isrnet.com/global/mideast-africa/2026/06/23/frustrating-israel-fiber-optic-killer-drone-technology-has-arrived-in-southern-lebanon https://c4isrnet.com/global/mideast-africa/2026/06/23/frustrating-israel-fiber-optic-killer-drone-technology-has-arrived-in-southern-lebanon C4ISRNET Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:43:45 GMT Analysts believe that any military engaged in conflict will, in one form or another, encounter technologies first seen in Ukraine. https://defensenews.com/global/mideast-africa/2026/06/23/frustrating-israel-fiber-optic-killer-drone-technology-has-arrived-in-southern-lebanon https://defensenews.com/global/mideast-africa/2026/06/23/frustrating-israel-fiber-optic-killer-drone-technology-has-arrived-in-southern-lebanon Defense News – Unmanned Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:43:45 GMT Analysts believe that any military engaged in conflict will, in one form or another, encounter technologies first seen in Ukraine. https://opex360.com/2026/06/23/la-direction-generale-de-larmement-sinteresse-au-drone-tactique-daerocombat-s301-developpe-par-schiebel-et-thales https://opex360.com/2026/06/23/la-direction-generale-de-larmement-sinteresse-au-drone-tactique-daerocombat-s301-developpe-par-schiebel-et-thales Opex360 (Zone Militaire) Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:32:37 GMT Dans un entretien accordé à La Tribune, en marge du salon de l’armement aéroterrestre EuroSatory 26, le chef d’état-major de l’armée de Terre [CEMAT], le général Pierre Schill, a réaffirmé que l’hélicoptère, qu’il soit de manœuvre ou d’attaque, demeurera essentiel au combat de haute intensité. Et… https://defence-blog.com/7000-dutch-troops-practice-stopping-russian-style-invasion https://defence-blog.com/7000-dutch-troops-practice-stopping-russian-style-invasion The Defence Blog Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:40:44 GMT Dutch soldiers are training with anti-drone tunnels, the netted covered routes first developed by Ukrainian forces to shield vehicles from kamikaze drone strikes, after the Netherlands became one of the first NATO armies to integrate Ukrainian battlefield lessons directly into its largest military… https://opex360.com/2026/06/23/le-ministere-des-armees-commande-5-000-drones-delco-supplementaires-aupres-du-francais-harmattan-ai https://opex360.com/2026/06/23/le-ministere-des-armees-commande-5-000-drones-delco-supplementaires-aupres-du-francais-harmattan-ai Opex360 (Zone Militaire) Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:01:23 GMT En juillet 2025, six mois après l’expression d’un besoin par l’armée de Terre en vue de l’exercice interarmées Orion 26, la Direction générale de l’armement [DGA] fit savoir qu’elle venait de commander 1 000 drones d’entraînement «Sonora» auprès de l’entreprise française Harmattan AI, à l’issue… https://unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/droneshield-invites-industry-collaborations-for-its-supply-chain-campaign-in-poland https://unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/droneshield-invites-industry-collaborations-for-its-supply-chain-campaign-in-poland Unmanned Airspace Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:57:52 GMT DroneShield has launched a strategic supply chain campaign in Poland, which the company says is “aimed at strengthening local industry engagement and supporting the delivery https://unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/china-develops-man-portable-c-uas-laser https://unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/china-develops-man-portable-c-uas-laser Unmanned Airspace Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:37:26 GMT Chinese defence tech company, Harbin Xinguang Optic-Electronics Technology has presented a man-portable counter-drone laser at an industry exhibition in Beijing. According to an article in https://defence-blog.com/cheap-drones-are-beating-russias-billion-dollar-air-defenses https://defence-blog.com/cheap-drones-are-beating-russias-billion-dollar-air-defenses The Defence Blog Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:14:20 GMT Cheap, mass-produced Ukrainian long-range one-way attack drones are breaking through one of the most expensive air defense networks ever assembled, with a 20 to 30 percent penetration rate that is proving sufficient to systematically dismantle Russia’s oil refining industry and degrade its… https://unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/m-tron-receives-follow-on-order-to-support-us-c-uas-radar-programmes https://unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/m-tron-receives-follow-on-order-to-support-us-c-uas-radar-programmes Unmanned Airspace Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:08:01 GMT M-tron Industries Inc. has received a follow-on order for USD 6.8 million from a US Department of Defense contractor in support of several counter-uncrewed aerial https://unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/ondas-announces-usd40m-in-new-orders https://unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/ondas-announces-usd40m-in-new-orders Unmanned Airspace Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:48:55 GMT Ondas Inc. has announced that it has secured more than USD 40 million in aggregate new orders during June for autonomous defence systems, including counter-uncrewed https://shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/eurosatory-2026-wartime-iteration-gives-ukraine-an-edge-as-future-uav-exporter https://shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/eurosatory-2026-wartime-iteration-gives-ukraine-an-edge-as-future-uav-exporter Shephard Media Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:27:00 GMT As industrial-scale drone production proves its battlefield worth in Ukraine, what happens to that production capacity and knowhow once the guns fall silent – and is Ukraine about to become one of the world’s most credible UAV export partners? https://unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/naval-research-laboratory-demonstrates-dual-use-laser-for-c-uas-and-power-beaming https://unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/naval-research-laboratory-demonstrates-dual-use-laser-for-c-uas-and-power-beaming Unmanned Airspace Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:22:04 GMT US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) scientists have successfully demonstrated a dual-use laser system capable of wirelessly transmitting power over long distances and rapidly transitioning to https://i-hls.com/archives/137335 https://i-hls.com/archives/137335 i-HLS Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:00:57 GMT The growing variety of drone threats is creating a new challenge for air-defense operators. Modern battlefields can include everything from commercial quadcopters and first-person-view drones to autonomous swarms and larger unmanned aircraft. Detecting, identifying, tracking, and responding to… https://i-hls.com/archives/136498 https://i-hls.com/archives/136498 i-HLS Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:52 GMT As unmanned systems expand across air and land domains, underwater autonomy is becoming an increasingly important area of military development. Traditional submarines remain highly effective but are costly to operate and require trained crews for long-duration missions. At the same time, naval… https://twz.com/air/turkeys-fighter-drone-teamed-with-m-346-fighter-trainer-in-autonomy-trials https://twz.com/air/turkeys-fighter-drone-teamed-with-m-346-fighter-trainer-in-autonomy-trials The War Zone (TWZ) Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:58:25 GMT The demonstrations put Turkey among a small group flight-testing advanced crewed-uncrewed teaming as air forces race to field collaborative combat aircraft. The post Turkey’s ‘Fighter Drone’ Teamed With M-346 Fighter-Trainer In Autonomy Trials appeared first on TWZ . https://breakingdefense.com/2026/06/capacity-is-the-new-capability https://breakingdefense.com/2026/06/capacity-is-the-new-capability Breaking Defense Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:07:00 GMT [Sponsored] Production speed is combat power, and industry must meet today’s threats while accelerating and adapting capabilities to keep the edge. https://opex360.com/2026/06/22/otan-le-parlement-finlandais-a-leve-linterdiction-totale-des-armes-nucleaires https://opex360.com/2026/06/22/otan-le-parlement-finlandais-a-leve-linterdiction-totale-des-armes-nucleaires Opex360 (Zone Militaire) Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:25:00 GMT Fin mai, après la Suède, en signant l’arrangement dit de Narvik, la Norvège a fini par souscrire au concept de dissuasion avancée que le président Macron avait défini lors d’un discours prononcé à l’Île-Longue, quelques semaines plus tôt. Pour rappel, il ne s’agit nullement de «partager» l’arsenal… https://defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/06/22/us-army-tests-autonomous-boats-during-philippine-exercise https://defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/06/22/us-army-tests-autonomous-boats-during-philippine-exercise Defense News – Unmanned Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:31 GMT Autonomous boats helped escort a U.S. Army vessel during a military exercise, in a demonstration of how uncrewed assets are changing maritime operations. https://dronelife.com/2026/06/22/sph-engineering-vets-to-drones-veteran-drone-training https://dronelife.com/2026/06/22/sph-engineering-vets-to-drones-veteran-drone-training DroneLife Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:41:40 GMT New training initiative focuses on advanced flight planning skills for surveying, mapping, and inspection work The commercial drone industry continues to face a demand for skilled operators who can manage complex missions. A new partnership between SPH Engineering and Vets to Drones aims to help… https://defence-blog.com/u-s-marines-get-unmanned-ship-killer-missiles-in-okinawa https://defence-blog.com/u-s-marines-get-unmanned-ship-killer-missiles-in-okinawa The Defence Blog Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:07:33 GMT The U.S. Marines stationed on Okinawa, Japan, can now sink enemy warships from land and shoot down drones from the back of a truck, after the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment formally received both the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System and the Marine Air Defense Integrated System in… https://shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/eurosatory-2026-pearson-engineering-sends-ai-mine-detecting-systems-into-ukraine https://shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/eurosatory-2026-pearson-engineering-sends-ai-mine-detecting-systems-into-ukraine Shephard Media Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:49:21 GMT Pearson Engineering’s Threat-Sense system is designed to use imaging from drones to geolocate scattered mines and support uncrewed systems in defeating the threats. https://dronelife.com/2026/06/22/faa-world-cup-drone-restrictions-authorized-flights https://dronelife.com/2026/06/22/faa-world-cup-drone-restrictions-authorized-flights DroneLife Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:27:38 GMT Commercial Drone Alliance says Part 107 and Part 135 operators now have a path to request approval The FAA is updating FIFA World Cup 2026 Temporary Flight Restriction NOTAMs to clarify that some drone operations may be allowed inside restricted airspace with authorization from the Department of… https://dronelife.com/2026/06/22/drone-scoreboard-seattle-world-cup https://dronelife.com/2026/06/22/drone-scoreboard-seattle-world-cup DroneLife Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:06:52 GMT SkyElements displays first drone scoreboard at World Cup By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As World Cup fever grips the U.S., fans in Seattle are being treated to a new way to share in the excitement, with the final scores of the matches played there displayed in lights, as part of a drone… https://opex360.com/2026/06/22/le-canada-fait-lacquisition-dun-radar-transhorizon-aupres-de-laustralie-pour-renforcer-la-defense-de-larctique https://opex360.com/2026/06/22/le-canada-fait-lacquisition-dun-radar-transhorizon-aupres-de-laustralie-pour-renforcer-la-defense-de-larctique Opex360 (Zone Militaire) Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:50:52 GMT Pour surveiller les approches maritimes et aériennes situées entre le sud des îles Cocos [océan Indien] et le nord-est de la Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée [mer de Bismarck comprise], les forces de défense australiennes exploitent le réseau de radars trans-horizon bistatiques JORN [pour Jindalee… https://breakingdefense.com/2026/06/automation-vs-autonomy-what-will-shape-the-future-of-battlefield-drones https://breakingdefense.com/2026/06/automation-vs-autonomy-what-will-shape-the-future-of-battlefield-drones Breaking Defense Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:34:00 GMT [Sponsored] While humans must stay in the loop for kinetic decisions, empowering drones to operate autonomously is a force multiplier. https://i-hls.com/archives/136961 https://i-hls.com/archives/136961 i-HLS Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:24 GMT First-person-view (FPV) drones have become increasingly important for reconnaissance and strike missions, but controlling them often requires bulky ground equipment. Traditional ground control stations can involve separate cases, large antenna assemblies, or vehicle-mounted setups that limit… https://unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/hypercraft-and-fortem-team-up-on-uncrewed-c-uas-vehicle https://unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/hypercraft-and-fortem-team-up-on-uncrewed-c-uas-vehicle Unmanned Airspace Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:44:56 GMT Hypercraft will integrate Fortem’s TrueView radar and tactical mitigation systems directly onto its recently launched Razorback hybrid uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV). The collaboration introduces a https://unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/ukrainian-estonian-team-to-create-mobile-robotic-drone-defence-systems https://unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/ukrainian-estonian-team-to-create-mobile-robotic-drone-defence-systems Unmanned Airspace Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:22:27 GMT Frontline Robotics of Ukraine and Milrem Robotics of Estonia signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Eurosatory 2026 last week, creating a framework for deeper collaboration https://unmannedairspace.info/latest-news-and-information/grupo-oesia-and-shield-ai-sign-hivemind-agreement https://unmannedairspace.info/latest-news-and-information/grupo-oesia-and-shield-ai-sign-hivemind-agreement Unmanned Airspace Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:04:50 GMT Shield AI has signed a strategic integration partnership with Spain’s UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía, which specialises in guidance, navigation and control systems for uncrewed aerial systems https://unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/eos-inks-uae-counter-drone-deal-and-plans-helw-joint-venture https://unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/eos-inks-uae-counter-drone-deal-and-plans-helw-joint-venture Unmanned Airspace Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:46:28 GMT EOS has secured a USD 124 million order for its Slinger Counter-Drone Remote Weapon System (RWS), to be supplied to Generation 5 Holding L.L.C (Gen5). https://unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/netherlands-joins-us-marketplace-for-uas-and-c-uas https://unmannedairspace.info/counter-uas-systems-and-policies/netherlands-joins-us-marketplace-for-uas-and-c-uas Unmanned Airspace Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:31:29 GMT The Netherlands plans to participate in a US virtual and centralised platform offering drones and anti-drone systems. The platform currently has eight international participants. The https://czdefence.com/clanek/combating-fpv-drones-with-a-standard-assault-rifle-fiocchi-and-csg-unveil-a-new-generation-of-anti-drone-ammunition https://czdefence.com/clanek/combating-fpv-drones-with-a-standard-assault-rifle-fiocchi-and-csg-unveil-a-new-generation-of-anti-drone-ammunition CZ DEFENCE Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:16:15 GMT The widespread deployment of FPV drones is changing the nature of the battlefield and forcing armies to find new ways to protect their soldiers. The Italian company Fiocchi, part of the CSG Group, has therefore developed special anti-drone ammunition designed for standard assault rifles. https://opex360.com/2026/06/21/larme-blindee-cavalerie-pourrait-renouer-avec-les-blindes-medians-chenilles-pour-percer-les-lignes-ennemies https://opex360.com/2026/06/21/larme-blindee-cavalerie-pourrait-renouer-avec-les-blindes-medians-chenilles-pour-percer-les-lignes-ennemies Opex360 (Zone Militaire) Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:34:46 GMT Avec l’omniprésence des drones, la généralisation de l’intelligence artificielle [IA], la précision des feux dans la profondeur et l’accélération de la prise de décision due à l’importance prise par la connectivité en matière de commandement et de contrôle [C2], le champ de bataille est désormais… https://i-hls.com/archives/137328 https://i-hls.com/archives/137328 i-HLS Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:00:51 GMT The drone threat continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Explosive drones and loitering munitions have become some of the most significant threats facing ground forces, particularly during maneuver operations. While conventional air defense systems are capable of engaging larger threats, maneuvering… https://i-hls.com/archives/137323 https://i-hls.com/archives/137323 i-HLS Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:44 GMT As the volume of information flowing into military headquarters continues to grow, decision-making becomes increasingly complex. Satellites, drones, reconnaissance aircraft, intelligence systems, and other sources generate vast amounts of real-time data. For modern militaries, the challenge is no… https://twz.com/air/rc-135-rivet-joints-could-control-drones-to-drastically-expand-collection-capabilities https://twz.com/air/rc-135-rivet-joints-could-control-drones-to-drastically-expand-collection-capabilities The War Zone (TWZ) Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:51:03 GMT Teaming with drones could be a path to new operational possibilities for the Rivet Joint, and other developments are on the horizon. The post RC-135 Rivet Joints Could Control Drones To Drastically Expand Collection Capabilities appeared first on TWZ . https://twz.com/air/armys-newest-unit-wants-to-overwhelm-adversaries-with-drones-in-pacific-fight https://twz.com/air/armys-newest-unit-wants-to-overwhelm-adversaries-with-drones-in-pacific-fight The War Zone (TWZ) Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:55:04 GMT The new 7th Infantry Division Multi-Domain Command – Pacific will meld drone warfare with the maneuver capabilities of Stryker brigades. The post Army’s Newest Unit Aims To “Overwhelm” Adversary With Drones In Pacific Fight appeared first on TWZ . https://shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/eurosatory-2026-locally-produced-loitering-munition-destined-for-uae-navy-mbda https://shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/eurosatory-2026-locally-produced-loitering-munition-destined-for-uae-navy-mbda Shephard Media Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:26:41 GMT The contract signed between MBDA and Fly-R will see diamond-shaped loitering munitions developed and prepared in the UAE. How does this move fit into wider market trends in the region? https://dronelife.com/2026/06/19/world-cup-drone-seizures-top-50 https://dronelife.com/2026/06/19/world-cup-drone-seizures-top-50 DroneLife Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:05:08 GMT Federal officials warn that careless drone operators can face fines, charges, and confiscated aircraft More than 50 drones have been seized near FIFA World Cup events in the United States since the tournament began, according to federal officials. The reports suggest that the largest current drone… https://dronelife.com/2026/06/19/drone-dominance-program-first-order https://dronelife.com/2026/06/19/drone-dominance-program-first-order DroneLife Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:47:01 GMT As the Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Program moves from competition to procurement, emerging drone companies are taking center stage The Department of War announced this week that its Drone Dominance Program has received its first order and launched Gauntlet II, marking a new phase for an initiative… https://dronelife.com/2026/06/19/fort-worth-dfr-program-vendor-evaluation https://dronelife.com/2026/06/19/fort-worth-dfr-program-vendor-evaluation DroneLife Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:21:13 GMT Fort Worth PD ‘test drives’ vendors’ DFR systems By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As police departments across the country are increasingly adding drones as first responder programs to their arsenal of law enforcement tools, each agency has to make decisions as to what set of DFR systems… https://c4isrnet.com/global/asia-pacific/2026/06/19/japan-joins-the-global-craze-to-field-interceptor-drones https://c4isrnet.com/global/asia-pacific/2026/06/19/japan-joins-the-global-craze-to-field-interceptor-drones C4ISRNET Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:27:50 GMT The interceptor drone systems are expected to be installed by 2027 near radar sites, bases, vessels and other critical locations, the agency stated.