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US imposes 100% tariff on foreign drones “sensitive for national security”

August 14, 2026 Philip Butterworth-Hayes UAS traffic management news

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Germany launches nationwide survey on drone detection for critical infrastructure

August 14, 2026

Applications now open for BraveTech EU technology challenges

August 14, 2026

U-space high on the agenda at Germany’s Drone Days this month

August 14, 2026

AirHub supports water inspection operations during Europe’s dry summer

August 14, 2026

Invariant integrates passive acoustic sensor and AI capabilities with STAKE C-UAS

August 14, 2026

Dufour completes BVLOS flights with Aero-200

August 14, 2026

Australia’s drone stakeholders respond to CASA’s proposed ground risk policy

August 14, 2026

Neros raises USD250M to support Bandit interceptor

August 14, 2026

Airwise launches open airspace awareness platform for C-UAS, public safety and infrastructure

August 14, 2026

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Manna begins drone deliveries in Tulsa, plans for 20 city hubs

August 13, 2026

China proposes new air traffic management rules, including unmanned aircraft

August 13, 2026

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Leonardo DRS “demonstrates its SGT STOUT C-UAS M-SHORAD system can mitigate small drone threats”

August 13, 2026

COUNTER UAS SYSTEMS AND POLICIES

Germany launches nationwide survey on drone detection for critical infrastructure

August 14, 2026

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August 14, 2026

Invariant integrates passive acoustic sensor and AI capabilities with STAKE C-UAS

August 14, 2026

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COMMENTARY

UTM rises into space – and ANSPs will have a role

August 11, 2026

SORA 2.5 and cross-border liability – the legal risks operators are ignoring

U-space Light: simplifying regulation without solving governance issues?

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CIVIL/MILITARY INTEGRATION

Rafael reports successful trial of upgraded SPYDER air defence system

UK announces GBP10M prize competition for dual use future flight solutions

First step in “US nationwide BVLOS airspace management system” goes live in Ohio

January 29, 2026

UTM AND C-UAS MARKET ANALYSIS

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August 11, 2026

New commercial drone market forecasts suggest huge potential but regulations continue to hamper growth

“Global addressable C-UAS market worth USD63 million” – DroneShield

October 17, 2025

SPACE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

UTM rises into space – and ANSPs will have a role

August 11, 2026

Astrolight, ATMOS plan satellite and re-entry vehicle communications by laser

August 11, 2026

Zelenskyy advisor warns Russia’s satellite network could control drones over Ukraine

August 11, 2026

URBAN AIR MOBILITY

Pivotal eVTOL completes live emergency medical responses in North Carolina

August 12, 2026

Archer to acquire Boeing’s Wisk, Skygrid and Insitu subsidiaries

August 10, 2026

Will US airports be ready for eVTOLs? California’s CAAMCI is providing infrastructure, finance and community engagement answers

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EMERGING REGULATIONS

China proposes new air traffic management rules, including unmanned aircraft

August 13, 2026

CASA proposes changes to drone NOTAMs and operator examinations

ANAC publishes policy document outlining safety objectives to be demonstrated by eVTOLs

European Union updates incident mandatory reporting mechanism, extending drones and U-space coverage

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28 Oct

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