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Bulgarian authorities say sea and aerial drones struck two commercial vessels on 6 October. One ship sank and another crew was rescued, while responsibility for the attack remains under investigation.
A September exercise at Yuma has become a continuing test programme as the military reports hundreds of recent drone detections along the US–Mexico border. The figures and system results remain only partly public.
Germany says the 4 October visit should advance joint production, with interceptor drones an immediate priority. The broader agreement was still expected to be finalised when the visit began.
The FASCOM directive links organisational, acquisition and personnel changes around autonomy. It sets a fiscal-2028 fielding priority, but leaves the command’s leadership, budget and relationship with existing Army organisations unresolved.
Neros says its 14,000-drone award exceeds $100 million, while Defense News reports an 8,000-drone order for Perennial Autonomy. Delivery, acceptance and detailed pricing remain to be established.
Project Agincourt will begin the organisational and acquisition work for a command spanning unmanned and robotic systems. The target depends on legislation and does not yet establish a funded, operational command.