The AI Defense Boom Is Just Getting Started — Billions Pour Into Next-Generation SecurityGovernments and critical infrastructure operators are rapidly adopting AI for threat detection, intelligence, autonomous systems and cybersecurity as global spending accelerates
The AI Defense Boom Is Just Getting Started — Billions Pour Into Next-Generation SecurityGovernments and critical infrastructure operators are rapidly adopting AI for threat detection, intelligence, autonomous systems and cybersecurity as global spending accelerates New York, NY – October 6, 2026 – Artificial Intelligence is quickly moving from an emerging technology into a core part of modern defense and critical infrastructure. Militaries are using AI to process […]
AI-Enabled Edge and Autonomous Systems Take Center StageU.S. Army Modernization Efforts Spotlight Threat Detection and Tactical Edge Intelligence
U.S. Military Drone Production Relies Heavily on Chinese Rare Earth MagnetsFN Media Group Presents Oilprice.com Market Commentary New York, NY – May 19, 2026 – The Pentagon recently placed the largest drone order in American history — 30,000 one-way attack drones, with plans to scale past 300,000 by early 2028. There’s one major problem: every one of those drones runs on a rare earth […]
Epirus, General Dynamics Land Systems and Kodiak AI Unveil New Autonomous HPM System for Counter-UASLeonidas Autonomous Ground Vehicle (AGV) combines Epirus’ Leonidas high-power microwave platform, the Kodiak Driver autonomous system and General Dynamics Land Systems’ system integration expertise to deliver a mobile, autonomous counter-UAS capability
AI-Enabled Edge and Autonomous Systems Take Center StageU.S. Army Modernization Efforts Spotlight Threat Detection and Tactical Edge Intelligence
Surge In Global Defense Budgets Having Significant Impact On The Global Military (UAS) Drone MarketPALM BEACH, Fla., April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FN Media Group News Commentary - The global unmanned aerial system (UAS) military drones market has been rising steadily over the past years and it is projected to continue substantially into the next decade at least. A recent report from one such industry insider said that the surge in global defense budgets has had a significant impact on the global market. As political tensions rise worldwide, nations are investing in cutting-edge unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to bolster their defense and security capabilities. Increased defense expenditure has allowed countries like the United States, China, and other NATO members to allocate substantial funds to advanced drone programs, enhancing surveillance, supporting combat missions, and improving autonomous drone features. Geopolitical tensions, especially in regions like Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe, are driving a significant demand for military drones. As nations seek to strengthen their surveillance, intelligence, and tactical capabilities, military drones have become integral to modern defense strategies. Active companies in the markets this week include: Draganfly Inc. (
NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO), Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American: UMAC), General Dynamics (
NYSE: GD), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (
NASDAQ: KTOS), and Lockheed Martin (
NYSE: LMT).
