Dawn Zoldi
Senator John Hoeven Announces Project Atlas to Link Air and Ground Autonomy for Military Missions
Today, Sen. John Hoeven announced Project Atlas at the 20th Annual UAS Summit, outlining a new partnership to integrate unmanned aircraft and unmanned ground vehicles into a coordinated system that...Read More
Department of War Announces $350 Million in Quantum Computing Initiatives
Oct. 8, 2026 – Press Release – Winning the race for quantum leadership is essential to preserving the United States’ technological edge and securing its national security. President Trump made American...Read More
Systems Selected for JIATF 401 Directed-Energy Counter-Drone Pilot Program
IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Oct. 5, 2026 – The Department of War announced the directed-energy systems selected following the Joint Interagency Task Force 401’s (JIATF-401) counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) directed energy...Read More
FAA Funds Drone Research to Support Safe Integration
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday October 5th, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it awarded $12 million to 19 companies for drone research and testing projects that will help safely...Read More
Gauntlet II Results Redefine How the Pentagon Buys Drones
Neros recently became the only company to crack both leaderboards in the Pentagon’s second Gauntlet. That distinction captures how narrow the margins have gotten as the Drone Dominance Program continues...Read More
Department of War Orders Faster Counter-UAS Fielding, Puts JIATF-401 at Center of Reform
The Department of War has ordered a broad overhaul of counter-UAS approval processes, directing components to cut delays in cybersecurity, spectrum, safety and legal reviews that have allegedly slowed the...Read More
Pentagon Plans Autonomous Warfare Command by 2027
The Department of War plans to establish a four-star Autonomous Warfare Command by Oct. 1, 2027, aiming to accelerate how the U.S. military buys, tests and fields unmanned and autonomous...Read More
GAO: FAA Lacks Real-Time Detection for Spoofing, Jamming Threats to Aircraft Communications
By: Dawn Zoldi A new watchdog report finds the Federal Aviation Administration has not finished the risk assessments or built the real-time monitoring tools needed to defend the national airspace...Read More
Akin Provides Latest FCC Updates – Third Report and Order
The FCC adopted a Third Report and Order on July 22, 2026, further tightening its Covered List rules under the Secure Networks Act, according to a client alert from Akin...Read More
Europe’s Autonomy Sector Is Accelerating. DroneX 2026 Shows What Comes Next
Europe’s autonomy sector has entered a decisive new phase. After years of experimentation, pilot projects and proof‑of‑concept trials, the conversation has changed. The question no longer centers around whether autonomous...Read More