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Space Force 2040: 30,000 satellites, ‘thousands’ more Guardians
Breaking Defense
Apr 15, 2026
policy

Space Force 2040: 30,000 satellites, ‘thousands’ more Guardians

The U.S. Space Force plans to expand its capabilities significantly by 2040, aiming to deploy 30,000 satellites and increase personnel. The focus includes acquiring new technologies for orbital and electronic warfare.

Electronic Warfare
Space Force
orbital warfare
satellites
Gen. Chance Saltzman
AeroVironment launches new multifunctional drone variant
Defense News
Apr 15, 2026
drone warfare|contracts

AeroVironment launches new multifunctional drone variant

AeroVironment has introduced the MAYHEM 10, a new multifunctional drone variant in the Switchblade family, capable of reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and strike missions. This system can be launched from air, ground, or maritime platforms and carries a 10-pound payload over a range of 62 miles.

Electronic Warfare
drone-warfare
reconnaissance
strike missions
AeroVironment
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AeroVironment launches new multifunctional drone variant
Military Times
Apr 15, 2026
drone warfare|contracts

AeroVironment launches new multifunctional drone variant

AeroVironment has launched the MAYHEM 10, a multifunctional drone variant of the Switchblade family, capable of reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and strike missions. This new system can be deployed from various platforms and carries a 10-pound payload with a range of over 62 miles.

Electronic Warfare
Switchblade
drone-warfare
reconnaissance
strike missions
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AeroVironment launches new multifunctional drone variant
C4ISRNET
Apr 15, 2026
drone warfare|contracts|general

AeroVironment launches new multifunctional drone variant

AeroVironment has launched the MAYHEM 10, a new multifunctional drone variant within the Switchblade family, capable of reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and strike missions. This system offers enhanced autonomy and adaptability, with a 10-pound payload capacity and a range of over 62 miles.

Electronic Warfare
Switchblade
drone-warfare
reconnaissance
strike missions
+4 more
Pentagon, FAA Sign Safety Agreement Over Counter-Drone Laser
RealClear Defense
Apr 15, 2026
counter uas|policy

Pentagon, FAA Sign Safety Agreement Over Counter-Drone Laser

The Pentagon and FAA have signed a safety agreement regarding the use of counter-drone laser systems, confirming they do not increase risk to civilian air traffic. This agreement follows a comprehensive safety risk assessment.

FAA
counter-drone
Pentagon
laser systems
safety agreement
Germany, Ukraine sign defence deal on missiles, drones and data
Army-technology (via Exa)
Apr 15, 2026
counter uas|drone-warfare|contracts|policy

Germany, Ukraine sign defence deal on missiles, drones and data

Germany and Ukraine have signed a memorandum to collaborate on missile deliveries, drone technology, and battlefield data exchange. The agreement includes joint projects on air defense systems and the development of defense-related AI solutions using Ukrainian battlefield data.

Ukraine
missile systems
Germany
drone technology
defense cooperation
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Raytheon secures $3.7B deal with Ukraine for German-funded Patriot interceptors
Breaking Defense
Apr 15, 2026
contracts|policy

Raytheon secures $3.7B deal with Ukraine for German-funded Patriot interceptors

Raytheon has secured a $3.7 billion contract to supply Ukraine with Patriot interceptors, funded by Germany. The contract details, including missile quantity and delivery timeline, remain undisclosed.

Ukraine
Raytheon
air defense
Germany
Zelenskyy
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Stendr secures $5.4M pre-seed to develop AI-driven defence systems - Tech.eu
Tech (via Exa)
Apr 15, 2026
general

Stendr secures $5.4M pre-seed to develop AI-driven defence systems - Tech.eu

Stendr has secured a $5.4 million pre-seed funding round to develop AI-driven defense systems. This investment will support the company's efforts in creating advanced technologies for military applications.

Stendr
AI-driven defense systems
pre-seed funding
European tech startups
AeroVironment introduces new line of launched effects modeled after Switchblade 
Breaking Defense
Apr 15, 2026
counter uas|drone-warfare|contracts

AeroVironment introduces new line of launched effects modeled after Switchblade 

AeroVironment has unveiled the MAYHEM 10, the first in a new line of launched effects systems inspired by the Switchblade. This system features a 10lb payload capability.

Switchblade
AeroVironment
drone technology
MAYHEM 10
launched effects
Stendr snags $5.4M in pre-seed funding to develop AI-native drone ...
Siliconangle (via Exa)
Apr 15, 2026
counter uas|contracts|general

Stendr snags $5.4M in pre-seed funding to develop AI-native drone ...

Norwegian startup Stendr has secured $5.4 million in pre-seed funding to develop AI-native drone-tracking technology. The company aims to create a vertically integrated hardware and software platform for drone defense, leveraging multisensor technologies to provide real-time actionable intelligence.

drone defense
autonomous drones
funding
Stendr
AI-native drone tracking
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