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AI & cyber warfare set to reshape security threats by 2026

Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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By 2026, AI advances and cyber warfare will enable wider access to sophisticated malware, increasing threats from insiders and state-backed attacks, warns CyXcel.
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Aimer Farming secures NZD $750,000 to accelerate global growth

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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New Zealand's Aimer Farming has secured NZD $750,000 from Cultivate Ventures to expand its AI-driven pasture management tech and grow globally.
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Motorola Solutions acquires Silvus Technologies for USD $4.4 billion

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Motorola Solutions has acquired Silvus Technologies for USD $4.4 billion, enhancing its mission-critical mobile network offerings for defence and public safety.
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Drone Forge secures record Flexrotor order with Airbus in Asia-Pacific

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Drone Forge inks largest Flexrotor order with Airbus for 17 aircraft, boosting Asia-Pacific surveillance and maritime operations.
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Lantronix & Aerora partner to advance AI-powered drone systems

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Lantronix and Aerora have teamed up to advance AI-powered drone systems, combining Edge AI tech to enhance navigation, imaging and real-time decision-making.
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Drone Forge to launch DF Fleet 1, targeting USD $90.7bn market

Wed, 28th May 2025
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Drone Forge will launch its enterprise-grade DF Fleet 1 drone fleet in 2026, targeting the USD $90.7bn global drone market by 2030.
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Dryad Networks expands bushfire tech into Australasia

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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Dryad Networks has launched its first office in Macquarie Park, New South Wales, aiming to combat bushfire challenges in Australia and New Zealand.
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Aerologix & Soar team up to create massive digital atlas

Mon, 30th Dec 2024
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Aerologix and Soar have teamed up to launch the world's largest digital atlas, integrating over 36,000 drone pilots with 700,000 maps.
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Drone ID tech could solve New Jersey mystery sightings

Mon, 30th Dec 2024
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A report suggests that Drone Remote Identification systems could aid in identifying operators behind mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey.
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Hands-on Review: HoverAir X1 drone

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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The HoverAir X1 drone boasts impressive autonomous flying features and delivers smooth 2.7K video quality, perfect for novices.
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Tech trio Carbonix, RIEGL & Phase One revolutionise aerial surveying

Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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Leaders in drone technology, Carbonix, teamed with RIEGL and Phase One, to revolutionise aerial surveying and geospatial data acquisition, paving the way for efficient large-scale 3D terrain mapping.
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Elsight comms helps Airobotics win drone flying approval

Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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Elsight's system helps US company Airobotics win US FAA approval to fly drones in urban areas in a step forward for the commercial drone industry.
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Indara partners vHive for AI-driven software solutions

Thu, 6th Jul 2023
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Indara Digital Infrastructure announces partnership with vHive for their AI-driven digital twin programme, including drone technology.