Andrew Davies
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Uncrewed And Autonomous Systems

Uncrewed and autonomous systems appears in 0.6% of current coverage, down from 1.4%, across 6 unique stories from 3 sources.

0.6%

share of coverage

Previously 1.4% · -0.8 points

6

unique stories

3

independent sources

2

real-world actions

Movement over time

Share of coverage

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DateUncrewed and autonomous systems
January 12, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
January 19, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
January 26, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
February 2, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
February 9, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
February 16, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
February 23, 20261.5% · +1.5 points · 1 stories · 1 sources · 0 actions
March 2, 20260.0% · -1.5 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
March 9, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
March 16, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
March 23, 20261.5% · +1.5 points · 1 stories · 1 sources · 1 actions
March 30, 20260.0% · -1.5 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
April 6, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
April 13, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
April 20, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
April 27, 20260.0% · +0.0 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
May 4, 20260.9% · +0.9 points · 2 stories · 2 sources · 0 actions
May 11, 20260.0% · -0.9 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
May 18, 20260.8% · +0.8 points · 2 stories · 2 sources · 1 actions
May 25, 20260.0% · -0.8 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
June 1, 20260.8% · +0.8 points · 2 stories · 2 sources · 1 actions
June 8, 20261.9% · +1.1 points · 5 stories · 3 sources · 2 actions
June 15, 20262.0% · +0.0 points · 5 stories · 2 sources · 0 actions
June 22, 20260.8% · -1.2 points · 2 stories · 1 sources · 1 actions
June 29, 20261.2% · +0.5 points · 3 stories · 2 sources · 0 actions
July 6, 20260.4% · -0.9 points · 1 stories · 1 sources · 1 actions
July 13, 20260.0% · -0.4 points · 0 stories · 0 sources · 0 actions
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DateSignalWhat happenedAction type
July 6, 2026Uncrewed and autonomous systemsContract awardedContract awarded
June 22, 2026Uncrewed and autonomous systemsContract awardedContract awarded

Why now

Uncrewed and autonomous systems appears in 0.6% of current coverage, down from 1.4%, across 6 unique stories from 3 sources.

Why it matters

This can affect capability priorities, procurement demand, industrial capacity, and operational readiness.

What to watch

Watch for named buyers, funding, contracts, trials, deployments, policy changes, and repeated independent reporting tied to Uncrewed and autonomous systems.

Evidence

Important announcements and sources

  1. Jul 6, 2026Pentagon awards $500M contract for counter-drone tech to AeroVironmentDefenseScoopPentagon awards $500M contract for counter-drone tech to AeroVironment The deal aims to boost the U.S. military's defenses against small unmanned aerial systems. Drew F. Lawrence reports.
  2. Jun 30, 2026Canada's spy agency goes offensiveThe IcebreakerEditor’s Note: Congratulations to Greypoint Industries — the team that took home top prize at Canada’s first-ever Defence Tech Hackathon last year, which we were proud to host here at The Icebreaker. Jordan and the rest of the crew have now earned a spot in Y Combinator. From an Arctic-sovereignty idea built in a single weekend to one of the most competitive accelerat
  3. Jun 30, 2026Europe inks deals for subs, ships, drones and air defensesBreaking Defense EuropeA weekly roundup of top developments from across the region. Breaking Defense: Europe TALIN: Highly accurate, shock-stabilized position inertia
  4. Jun 29, 2026Leonardo and Baykar complete test flights for manned-unmanned teaming “The programme is aimed at designing and developing interoperability between crewed and uncrewed aircraft,” the companies said.Breaking DefenseLeonardo and Baykar complete test flights for manned-unmanned teaming “The programme is aimed at designing and developing interoperability between crewed and uncrewed aircraft,” the companies said.