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Coverage focus: DroneShield counter-UAS. A counter-drone supplier combining radio-frequency sensing, command software and electronic countermeasures. Its portfolio includes fixed-site and mobile systems, placing it in the protective infrastructure surrounding the aircraft market.
Coverage focus: Hermes 900. A medium-altitude reconnaissance family with land and maritime configurations. Maritime versions combine radar, imaging and mission data for coastal and offshore awareness.
GA-ASI supplies long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft, sensors and support services, while expanding into collaborative combat jets. Its portfolio connects the MQ-9 and Gray Eagle families with the FQ-42 programme.
Coverage focus: Heron. A long-endurance reconnaissance family built to carry different intelligence sensors. IAI describes both land and naval operating roles with international customers.
Coverage focus: XQ-58A Valkyrie. A jet-powered collaborative aircraft used to explore autonomy, mission payloads and integration with crewed aviation. The programme also examines alternatives to conventional airfield dependence.
Coverage focus: Falco EVO / Falco family. A surveillance aircraft family offered through both equipment sales and a managed intelligence service. Falco EVO and the larger Falco Xplorer address different requirements and should be treated as distinct platforms.
Coverage focus: Malloy T-150. An electric cargo multirotor intended to move supplies in demanding environments, including maritime operations. The aircraft illustrates the growing support role of defence drones.
Northrop Grumman combines large surveillance aircraft with radar, mission systems and sustainment. Its defence-drone work spans Triton and Global Hawk-related systems, NATO's Phoenix fleet and a Kratos partnership for Marine Corps collaborative aircraft.
Coverage focus: Vector / Vector AI. An electric reconnaissance aircraft family combining vertical takeoff with fixed-wing observation. Its newer Vector AI configuration emphasises software integration, modular payloads and navigation assistance.
Coverage focus: Shahed-136. An Iranian one-way attack aircraft design central to analysis of Iran-Russia drone cooperation. Russian Geran variants and production changes should not be treated as a single frozen specification.
Coverage focus: V-BAT. A vertical-takeoff reconnaissance aircraft suited to compact operating locations and shipboard use. V-BAT combines fixed-wing flight with a ducted-fan layout and is offered with several observation payloads.
Skydio develops compact autonomous aircraft and supporting software for military, public-safety and industrial customers. Its X10D is part of the U.S. Army's Short Range Reconnaissance programme, with manufacturing based in California.