Drones

Nvidia

2026-08-26 09:14:48

Nvidia unveils Jetson Orin Nano 2 for edge AI in drones and robots

Nvidia has introduced the Jetson Orin Nano 2, an entry-level edge robotics computer aimed at bringing physical AI to drones, robots, and vision systems. The company says the device lets developers run generative AI models directly on-device instead of relying on data centers, a setup designed for real-time inference at the edge. According to Nvidia, Jetson Orin Nano 2 delivers 78 trillion AI operations per second, along with 8GB of memory and an eight-core Arm CPU. Nvidia also said the new system offers double the inference performance of the current Jetson Orin Nano Super while cutting power consumption by 40% in 15-watt mode. The hardware supports large language models and vision-language models, including Nvidia’s Cosmos and Nemotron, as well as Gemma 4 and Qwen 3. Nvidia robotics and edge AI vice president Deepu Talla said the product is intended to bring what he described as breakthrough performance to millions of developers. Companies including Cognex, Doosan Bobcat, and Matic have already started adopting or exploring the platform. Wing, Alphabet’s drone delivery unit, plans to evaluate the system to improve real-time AI perception and inference for faster and safer deliveries, while Matic Robots plans to use it to add conversational AI, gesture detection, and semantic understanding to its home cleaning robots.

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Ukraine

2026-08-24 09:26:38

Ukrainian officials say Nvidia components were found in Russian drones and cruise missiles

Techub News, citing Crypto Briefing, reported that Ukrainian officials said Nvidia components were found in Russian drones and cruise missiles. The claim points to ongoing difficulties in controlling technology supply chains. The report also said the discovery could enhance military capabilities and intensify geopolitical tensions. No further details were provided in the source text about the specific components, models, or how they were obtained. The item was published as a brief update and focused on the reported presence of Nvidia hardware in Russian weapons systems and the broader supply-chain and geopolitical concerns linked to that finding.

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drones

2026-08-13 21:27:41

Trump Hits Drones From EU, Japan With 15% Tariff

The White House announced that President Donald Trump will impose a 15% ad valorem tariff on drones and drone components imported from the European Union, Japan, Liechtenstein, South Korea and Switzerland. The measure applies to unmanned aircraft and related parts. ChainCatcher reported the announcement.

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White House

2026-08-13 21:59:43

White House announces 10% to 100% ad valorem tariffs on imported drones and parts

The White House has announced ad valorem tariffs ranging from 10% to 100% on imported drones and drone components, according to ChainCatcher. The measure was introduced in response to what the White House described as national security threats. No additional details on affected suppliers, implementation timing, or product scope were provided in the source digest. The update was published under the policy and regulation category.

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Neros

2026-08-11 13:54:01

Neros raises $250 million at a $2.5 billion valuation

U.S. defense technology startup Neros has raised $250 million in an equity financing round, bringing its post-money valuation to $2.5 billion. The round was led by Sequoia Capital and American Strategic Technology Fund, with existing backers including Thiel Capital also participating. Neros said the new funding will go toward speeding up research, development, and mass production for its Archer attack drone and Bandit interceptor drone, while also supporting localized manufacturing in allied countries. The company currently has annual production capacity of about 14,000 units and aims to lift Archer’s annual output to 1 million units by 2028. It also plans to expand headcount from roughly 200 employees to 350 and upgrade the handheld terminal used to control drones, along with the Archer AI model, so the system can keep targets locked in GPS-denied environments and coordinate with other drones.

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Japan

2026-08-04 10:27:28

Japan’s 2026 Defense White Paper Casts China as Top Strategic Challenge

Japan released its 2026 Defense White Paper on Aug. 4, describing China’s military activity as the country’s “greatest strategic challenge” and warning that the People’s Liberation Army has significantly expanded its long-range operational capacity. The document puts added focus on the Taiwan Strait, saying Chinese military drills around Taiwan have become more frequent and may be serving as regularized preparations for potential operations. It also raises concerns over joint China-Russia patrols and over North Korea’s military ties with Russia, including the risk that Pyongyang could gain missile and nuclear technology upgrades in return for support in Russia’s war against Ukraine. The white paper also adds a new section on “new forms of warfare,” drawing lessons from the Russia-Ukraine battlefield. Japan said it plans to invest heavily in low-cost drones and artificial intelligence technologies to strengthen future frontline capabilities. In a notable policy shift, the government also linked defense spending to economic growth, saying support for advanced technology startups and broader use of commercial parts in military production could help turn the defense sector into a driver of growth and social prosperity. Japan’s defense-related spending has already reached 2% of GDP, though the government has yet to clearly explain how any additional expansion would be funded.

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Ukraine

2026-08-04 04:26:43

$18 chip gives Ukrainian FPV drones autonomous targeting under jamming

Low-cost first-person-view drones used on Ukraine’s front line are being upgraded with autonomous terminal guidance, allowing them to keep tracking moving targets even if GPS is jammed or the control link drops. According to official statements from SkyFall and Auterion, 50,000 of the upgraded drones began shipping in mid-July, with full delivery expected over the coming months. The system is being added to SkyFall’s Shrike loitering drone, which previously cost about $400 and relied on manual piloting. With Auterion’s tracking package installed, the unit price rises to about $2,000. Auterion CEO Lorenz Meier told Ars Technica the guidance system uses the drone’s main camera rather than GPS, enabling it to continue tracking through terrain masking, building obstruction, or enemy electronic interference. He also said operators can still abort an attack or switch targets if the link remains active. The 50,000-drone order is tied to a $100 million contract. While the official announcement referred only to an unnamed European backer, Reuters reported that Germany is the actual funder. Meier added that the delivery is being handled by Auterion’s Munich team.

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Russia

2026-08-03 05:22:44

Russia says 131 Ukrainian drones were shot down in the country’s west

ChainCatcher, citing Jin10, reported that Russian authorities said 131 Ukrainian drones were shot down over western Russia. The brief item provided no additional details on the exact locations involved, the time period of the reported interceptions, or other operational information. The report was presented as a short news alert and attributed the claim to Russian authorities through Jin10.

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