The U.S. Navy is testing hydrogen-powered drones and balloons to enhance over-the-horizon surveillance, reduce logistics, and extend range.| The Debrief
Turkey is reshaping its defense identity with record exports, KAAN fighter milestones, ALTAY tank deliveries, and the multi-layer “Steel Dome” air-defense concept. IDEF 2025 showcased these advances, alongside naval exports and unmanned systems that position Ankara as an increasingly assertive defense actor regionally and globally. The post Turkey Forges Military Identity Amidst Regional Power Dynamics Shift first appeared on Defense Update:.| Defense Update:
The Army is requesting nearly $70 million to procure loitering munitions in fiscal 2026 under the LASSO program, according to budget documents released this week.| DefenseScoop
President Trump’s June 6, 2025 executive order “Unleashing American Drone Dominance” sets an aggressive timeline for FAA BVLOS rulemaking, launches an eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, and prioritizes domestic manufacturing and export of U.S. drone technologies—aiming to modernize logistics, public safety, and defense while securing global leadership in advanced air mobility. The post U.S. Accelerates Drone and eVTOL Integration: What the New Executive Order Means for America first app...| Defense Update: