The Pentagon is prepping for drone warfare — But Silicon Valley drone startups still rely on parts made in China - Tech Startups

The Pentagon is prepping for drone warfare — But Silicon Valley drone startups still rely on parts made in China - Tech Startups

As the U.S. military ramps up plans for large-scale drone deployment to offset China’s growing presence in the Pacific, one uncomfortable truth stands out: many of the Silicon Valley startups building America’s next-gen military drones are still sourcing critical parts […] The post The Pentagon is prepping for drone warfare — But Silicon Valley drone startups still rely on parts made in China first appeared on Tech Startups.

Nearthlab Joins Red Cat Futures Initiative to Advance U.S. Defense Drone Innovation

South Korean AI drone company partners with Red Cat to support the Pentagon’s Replicator program and expand U.S. defense market presence. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb South Korean drone AI company Nearthlab recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with San Juan, Puerto Rico-based Red Cat Holdings, Inc. a drone […] The post Nearthlab Joins Red Cat Futures Initiative to Advance U.S. Defense Drone Innovation appe…