Tamir Eshel

This week in the defense technology sector is marked by significant international partnerships, advancements in unmanned systems, and substantial investments in next-generation capabilities. From major naval contracts in the Middle East to the expansion of fifth-generation fighter jet fleets in Asia, these developments underscore key trends for industry stakeholders, highlighting the growing importance of interoperability

President Trump’s June 6, 2025 executive order “Unleashing American Drone Dominance” sets an aggressive timeline for FAA BVLOS rulemaking, launches an eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, and prioritizes domestic manufacturing and export of U.S. drone technologies—aiming to modernize logistics, public safety, and defense while securing global leadership in advanced air mobility. On June 6, 2025, President Trump signed “Unleashing American Drone Dominance,” an executive order to fast-track commercial BVLOS drone operations and eVTOL integration, bolster U.S. production, and strengthen national security.

The Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE) 2025 crystallized around four dominant strategic themes that collectively illustrate Taiwan's comprehensive approach to defense modernization amid escalating regional tensions. Indigenous Defense and Self-Reliance The most prominent theme was Taiwan's accelerated pursuit of defense self-sufficiency, showcased through historic indigenous achievements. CSBC Corporation's unveiling of the Hai Kun

At the 2025 Air, Space & Cyber Conference, U.S. Air Force and Space Force leaders unveiled major updates on next-generation fighters, bombers, unmanned systems, and space initiatives, highlighting both rapid innovation and critical readiness challenges as the services race to outpace global competitors. A short version is available here, with a more detailed version for subscribers. AFA 2025 showcased next-gen U.S. air and space programs: F-47 fighter, B-21 bomber, Sentinel ICBM reset, AI copilots, and Space Force’s 15-year strategy.

In early October 2025, a coordinated wave of unmanned aerial system (UAS) incursions—widely attributed to Russia—targeted critical infrastructure across at least ten European nations. The unprecedented campaign exposed the fragility of Europe’s air defenses and triggered a continent-wide response now known as the “Drone Wall” initiative. The new report, Drone Wall: Europe’s Response to the

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® and XTEND have achieved a major milestone in JADC2 by integrating the XOS operating system with the MDCX™ autonomy platform. This technical breakthrough enables a single operator to simultaneously command multiple drone classes, eliminating the friction of mission handoffs. From "marsupial" drone deployments to operating in GPS-denied environments, explore how this collaboration is abbreviating the data-to-decision timeline and redefining autonomous mission execution. Skunk Works & XTEND integrate XOS with MDCX™ for unified multi-drone C2.