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Heven AeroTech opens new hydrogen drone manufacturing facility in Virginia

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Latest Developments 6 Sept 2026

Heven AeroTech opens new hydrogen drone manufacturing facility in Virginia

Hydrogen UAS manufacturer Heven AeroTech has opened a new production facility in Virginia, scaling up US-based manufacturing for its defence-grade hydrogen drone platform.

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UK awards contracts for Tekever tactical UAS and small drones

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Latest Developments17 Sept 2026

UK awards contracts for Tekever tactical UAS and small drones

The UK has awarded contracts to Tekever for tactical UAS and small drones, part of a broader allied push to build sovereign unmanned aircraft capability.

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Italian NATO fighter downs unidentified drone over Lithuania in Baltic air defence mission

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Latest Developments15 Sept 2026

Italian NATO fighter downs unidentified drone over Lithuania in Baltic air defence mission

An Italian NATO fighter shot down an unidentified drone over Lithuania during a Baltic air defence mission, highlighting the growing role of unmanned aircraft in contested airspace.

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New heavy-lift hydrogen drone powertrain unveiled as record order marks commercial milestone

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Latest Developments15 July 2026

New heavy-lift hydrogen drone powertrain unveiled as record order marks commercial milestone

A new hydrogen fuel cell powertrain for heavy-lift drones has been launched alongside a record commercial order, signalling hydrogen UAVs moving into production at scale.

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US Army awards Heven AeroTech agreement for hydrogen-powered Z1 drone

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Latest Developments18 Mar 2026

US Army awards Heven AeroTech agreement for hydrogen-powered Z1 drone

The US Army has awarded Heven AeroTech a Basic Ordering Agreement for its Z1 hydrogen-powered UAS, a major endorsement of hydrogen propulsion for defence use.

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