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Let the Copper Winding Commence 🇺🇸 Westmag (Westmag) came out of stealth and introduced its Factory 01 located in South San Francisco where the firm plans to scale annual production of drone motors and actuators to more than 30 million units before 2030. "People ask why build it here. There are plenty of strategic answers, and they all hold up. But the most honest one is simpler: this is home. We are talking about one of the largest and most strategically important industries in history — so why would we build it anywhere else?" - David Hansen & Jordan Sanders, Founders Westmag Learn more >>

Let the Copper Winding Commence 🇺🇸 Westmag (Westmag) came out of stealth and introduced its Factory 01 located in South San Francisco where the firm plans to scale annual production of drone motors and actuators to more than 30 million units before 2030. "People ask why build it here. There are plenty of strategic answers, and they all hold up. But the most honest one is simpler: this is home. We are talking about one of the largest and most strategically important industries in history — so why would we build it anywhere else?" - David Hansen & Jordan Sanders, Founders Westmag Learn more >>

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🇺🇸Los Angeles based Machina Labs (Machina Labs), the maker of RoboCraftsman announced it has raised $124 million to scale its manufacturing infrastructure. Investors: Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth-stage venture arm, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Balerion Space Ventures, and Strategic Development Fund (SDF) (EDGE Group) "This round allows us to scale manufacturing infrastructure that moves at the speed of software. We’re not just making parts, we’re reprogramming the factory itself to serve defense, aerospace, and automotive customers who can’t afford to wait." Learn more >>

🇺🇸Los Angeles based Machina Labs (Machina Labs), the maker of RoboCraftsman announced it has raised $124 million to scale its manufacturing infrastructure. Investors: Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth-stage venture arm, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Balerion Space Ventures, and Strategic Development Fund (SDF) (EDGE Group) "This round allows us to scale manufacturing infrastructure that moves at the speed of software. We’re not just making parts, we’re reprogramming the factory itself to serve defense, aerospace, and automotive customers who can’t afford to wait." Learn more >>

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🇺🇸 AeroVironment (AV) announced a $186 million delivery order for Switchblade® 600 Block 2 and Switchblade® 300 Block 20 explosively formed penetrator (EFP) loitering munition systems by the U.S. Army. "This delivery order reflects the Army’s confidence in the next evolution of the Switchblade family and its relevance to modern, contested battlefields. Switchblade 600 Block 2 and Switchblade 300 Block 20 build on years of combat experience while delivering meaningful upgrades in autonomy, resilience, and lethality tailored to today’s operational demands." - Brian Young, Senior Vice President of Loitering Munitions at AV Learn more >>

🇺🇸 AeroVironment (AV) announced a $186 million delivery order for Switchblade® 600 Block 2 and Switchblade® 300 Block 20 explosively formed penetrator (EFP) loitering munition systems by the U.S. Army. "This delivery order reflects the Army’s confidence in the next evolution of the Switchblade family and its relevance to modern, contested battlefields. Switchblade 600 Block 2 and Switchblade 300 Block 20 build on years of combat experience while delivering meaningful upgrades in autonomy, resilience, and lethality tailored to today’s operational demands." - Brian Young, Senior Vice President of Loitering Munitions at AV Learn more >>

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🇺🇸 Kratos (Kratos) is the exclusive manufacturing partner for Elroy Air (Elroy Air) Chaparral autonomous cargo aircraft. Last September, Elroy Air announced Kratos Defense as manufacturing partner. "The announcement marks the transition from strategic manufacturing partner to production execution following Elroy Air’s recent announcement of its planned public listing and continued commercial momentum. Kratos is the exclusive U.S. manufacturer of the Chaparral aircraft and will fulfill all U.S. customer orders, with the first production aircraft planned for late 2026. Recent expansion of Kratos’ Sacramento manufacturing operations provides the production capacity necessary to support anticipated increases in aircraft deliveries." 📹Middle-Mile Logistics Learn more >>

🇺🇸 Kratos (Kratos) is the exclusive manufacturing partner for Elroy Air (Elroy Air) Chaparral autonomous cargo aircraft. Last September, Elroy Air announced Kratos Defense as manufacturing partner. "The announcement marks the transition from strategic manufacturing partner to production execution following Elroy Air’s recent announcement of its planned public listing and continued commercial momentum. Kratos is the exclusive U.S. manufacturer of the Chaparral aircraft and will fulfill all U.S. customer orders, with the first production aircraft planned for late 2026. Recent expansion of Kratos’ Sacramento manufacturing operations provides the production capacity necessary to support anticipated increases in aircraft deliveries." 📹Middle-Mile Logistics Learn more >>

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Attritable Swarm 🇺🇸 Swarm Defense (Swarm Defense), Michigan based firm is a manufacturer of low-cost, scalable drone swarms systems built for military training and CUAS operations. "Our swarm technology enables fast, scalable deployment of low-cost, attritable drones. Built for coordination, redundancy, and adaptability, the system allows for seamless operation across complex environments with precision and control." Swarm Defense has been invited to compete in The Phase I evaluation- the Gauntlet. Learn more >>

Attritable Swarm 🇺🇸 Swarm Defense (Swarm Defense), Michigan based firm is a manufacturer of low-cost, scalable drone swarms systems built for military training and CUAS operations. "Our swarm technology enables fast, scalable deployment of low-cost, attritable drones. Built for coordination, redundancy, and adaptability, the system allows for seamless operation across complex environments with precision and control." Swarm Defense has been invited to compete in The Phase I evaluation- the Gauntlet. Learn more >>

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🇬🇧 Rotron, now part of Ondas Inc. (Ondas Inc.) announced a successful demonstration and firing of its Skylance long-range one-way effector (OWE) platform. "The new defence era is here for the UK. The successful demonstration of SkyLance validates our ability to deliver long-range, cost-effective capability for modern operational environments. We are focused on providing defence forces with scalable systems that can be deployed at volume, and through our partnership with Ondas, we are accelerating development, production, and delivery to meet growing demand across the UK and allied markets." - Alex Head, CEO of Rotron Learn more >> Below short illustration of rocket assisted launch.

🇬🇧 Rotron, now part of Ondas Inc. (Ondas Inc.) announced a successful demonstration and firing of its Skylance long-range one-way effector (OWE) platform. "The new defence era is here for the UK. The successful demonstration of SkyLance validates our ability to deliver long-range, cost-effective capability for modern operational environments. We are focused on providing defence forces with scalable systems that can be deployed at volume, and through our partnership with Ondas, we are accelerating development, production, and delivery to meet growing demand across the UK and allied markets." - Alex Head, CEO of Rotron Learn more >> Below short illustration of rocket assisted launch.

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🇺🇸 Sawtooth from DZYNE is a modular, mission-adaptable CUAS platform. "It integrates sensors and effectors into a single system, enabling operators to detect, track, and defeat emerging unmanned aerial threats with speed and precision." Applications: Critical Infrastructure Protection Facility & Site Security Event & Venue Defense Mobile Rapid Response Border & Perimeter Surveillance Learn more >>

🇺🇸 Sawtooth from DZYNE is a modular, mission-adaptable CUAS platform. "It integrates sensors and effectors into a single system, enabling operators to detect, track, and defeat emerging unmanned aerial threats with speed and precision." Applications: Critical Infrastructure Protection Facility & Site Security Event & Venue Defense Mobile Rapid Response Border & Perimeter Surveillance Learn more >>

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WASP 🇩🇪 WASP (Weles Acoustic Sensor Payload) from Quantum Systems (Quantum-Systems) is a compact, self-contained passive acoustic payload capable of detecting and measuring the direction of arrival of impulsive sounds, such as artillery, mortars, and small arms fire. "The primary purpose of the system is to direct the observer towards the threat and/or to steer the UAV camera towards the detected event." Learn more >>

WASP 🇩🇪 WASP (Weles Acoustic Sensor Payload) from Quantum Systems (Quantum-Systems) is a compact, self-contained passive acoustic payload capable of detecting and measuring the direction of arrival of impulsive sounds, such as artillery, mortars, and small arms fire. "The primary purpose of the system is to direct the observer towards the threat and/or to steer the UAV camera towards the detected event." Learn more >>

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🇺🇸 Anduril (Anduril Industries) was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract with a cumulative total of $20 billion according to DoW contract published on 3/13/2026. "consolidate current and future commercial solutions -including the proprietary, open-architecture, AI-enabled Lattice suite, integrated hardware, data, computer infrastructure, and technical support services—into a unified, mission-ready capability supporting the Army’s evolving operational and business needs." Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of March 12, 2036. Clip: Mission Autonomy Characteristics: LATTICE

🇺🇸 Anduril (Anduril Industries) was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract with a cumulative total of $20 billion according to DoW contract published on 3/13/2026. "consolidate current and future commercial solutions -including the proprietary, open-architecture, AI-enabled Lattice suite, integrated hardware, data, computer infrastructure, and technical support services—into a unified, mission-ready capability supporting the Army’s evolving operational and business needs." Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of March 12, 2036. Clip: Mission Autonomy Characteristics: LATTICE

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