Anthropic report reveals attempt to use AI in development of autonomous loitering munition swarm
A new threat intelligence report from Anthropic has detailed how a small Russia-based group allegedly used generative AI tools to support the development of an autonomous drone swarm platform designed for military applications, highlighting growing concerns over the misuse of artificial intelligence in modern warfare.
Ondas expands precision-strike portfolio with acquisition of GATE Technologies and Bron Technologies
Ondas Holdings has announced the acquisition of GATE Technologies and Bron Technologies, strengthening its position in the rapidly expanding precision-strike and loitering munitions market. The deal brings advanced electronic safe-and-arm device (ESAD) and fuzing technologies into Ondas’ growing defense portfolio, supporting the development of next-generation autonomous strike systems.
UKRSPECSYSTEMS unveils combat-proven RAM-2X loitering munition
Ukrainian defense technology company UKRSPECSYSTEMS has publicly unveiled its RAM-2X loitering munition for the first time, revealing a combat-proven strike system that the company says has already been employed extensively by Ukraine’s Defense Forces. The system was officially presented at the MSPO defense exhibition in Poland, marking the first occasion that UKRSPECSYSTEMS has been able […]
Embention unveils upgraded Veronte KAI flight control computer for loitering munitions
Embention has unveiled the latest version of its Veronte KAI Flight Control Computer (FCC) at MSPO 2026, introducing enhanced navigation, guidance, and autonomy capabilities designed for loitering munitions, one-way attack drones, and counter-UAS platforms.
AEVEX secures $20.5 million in new awards to advance One-Way Attack Systems
AEVEX Corp. has announced $20.5 million in new contract awards to deliver and further develop one-way attack (OWA) system capabilities for U.S. government customers, highlighting continued investment in autonomous strike technologies and scalable loitering munition-related capabilities.
Loitering Munition Supply Chain: The Factory Is Only Half the Weapon
During RIMPAC 2026 the U.S. Navy and Naval Postgraduate School demonstrated a logistics chain in which parts were fabricated, moved by a digitally crewed surface vessel and assembled for operational testing in less than 24 hours. Separately, Firestorm Labs says its containerized xCell produced more than 1,000 parts and supported assembly of 12 Squall FPV […]
Loitering Munitions: Inside the New Border Kill Zone
From the India-Pakistan border to the Taiwan Strait, from the Donbas front to the Sahel, the same weapon class often reappears wherever two forces face each other across a line neither fully controls. This is no coincidence. What follows is a look at why frontier operations have become the loitering munition’s natural habitat, how forces […]
US Marine Corps’ GCE 2040 Roadmap signals major expansion of loitering munitions
The U.S. Marine Corps has unveiled its Ground Combat Element (GCE) 2040 strategic framework, providing one of its clearest indications yet that loitering munitions, autonomous systems, counter-UAS technologies, and human-machine teaming will become integral to future ground combat operations. The vision outlines how Marine forces will evolve between now and 2040 as they prepare for […]
South Korea’s maritime loitering munition test ends in setback as drones crash during sea trial
South Korea’s efforts to develop a maritime-capable loitering munition encountered an obstacle this week after two prototype drones crashed into the sea during their first operational test from a naval vessel.
U.S. Army places $51 million Switchblade 600 order
The U.S. Army has awarded AeroVironment (AV) a $51 million delivery order for additional Switchblade 600 loitering munition systems, highlighting the continued priority being placed on long-range precision strike capabilities and the growing role of loitering munitions within modern military operations. Announced on August 26, 2026, the order includes Switchblade 600 Block 2 systems for […]