Shield AI wins a STRATFI contract to deliver its unmanned AI tech to Air Force Special Operations Command.

The corps is requesting information on drone interceptors to counter incoming drones, a tech-heavy problem for DOD.

The Air Force Research Lab successfully launched a small unmanned system from a larger drone mid-flight, the lab said.

Defense tech startup Anduril Industries is making moves into the drone market with the acquisition of Area-I.

The easing of restrictions coincides with the launch of the Blue sUAS program and the Trump administration's push to "buy American" to ensure cybersecurity.

It's part of director Brett Goldstein's desire to push the group to do more applied work in critical areas.