Global Scans · Drones · Weekly Summary

• [New] Government programs aimed at boosting local UAV production and exports are likely to play a key role in strengthening Mexico's global position in the military drone domain by 2031. Mobility Foresights
• [New] By 2026, drone technology is set to revolutionize logistics, offering faster, cheaper, and more accessible delivery options. FreightAmigo
• [New] Recognizing the strategic and financial potential of drones, India will become a drone hub by the end of this decade. Flapone Aviation Private Limited
• [New] From oil rigs to offshore wind farms, port terminals to power grids, the drone of 2026 is less a flying camera and more a mobile analytics edge node. Techedge AI | Latest AI & Technology News Today
• [New] The U.S. Army is planning a major ramp-up in drone acquisition and plans to acquire at least a million drones within the next three years. Knobbe Martens
• [New] Ukraine has evolved from importing military drones to operating hundreds of domestic manufacturers producing millions of units annually, while Western nations scramble to acquire counter-drone systems as airports shut down and critical infrastructure faces unprecedented aerial threats. DroneXL.co
• [New] The US will spend $500 million to boost drone defences in 2026 World Cup cities. WPMI
• [New] Recent drone sightings in Poland, along with a swathe spotted around critical infrastructure across Europe, including in Belgium and Denmark, have sparked fear across some NATO countries. British Aviation Group
• [New] Ukraine's early-warning systems, often referred to as drone walls, use layered reconnaissance UAVs to identify threats and enhance battlefield visibility. CEPA
• [New] The U.S. Army will likely spend millions, if not billions of dollars, on drones and drone defences as it aims to achieve domain dominance by 2027. Irregular Warfare Initiative
• Europe must scale drone and counter-drone systems fast as threats rise on NATO's eastern flank. DRONELIFE
• A new pilot project will test whether artificial intelligence and drone technology can strengthen malaria prevention efforts in Mozambique. iAfrica.com
• The FAA's recently proposed Part 108 rule, which seeks to standardize and streamline the BVLOS drone certification and approval process, could be an industry game-changer. Environmental Science Associates
• The war in Ukraine has now entered a new and dangerous phase marked by ground offensives but, even more so, by the ever-escalating drone war at the very core of any calculus with respect to power, civilian risk, and political blame. Medium
• U.S. security officials have previously issued public warnings that drone incursions near military bases, energy facilities and other critical infrastructure pose surveillance risks. DroneXL.co
• Another unknown factor is the degree to which forthcoming C-UAS systems deployed in response to Ukraine can sustainably mitigate drone threats. Autonomous Media

Last updated: 07 December 2025