Defense
The Pentagon’s $1.1 Billion Bet: Why It’s Skipping Defense Giants for Drone Startups
The Pentagon’s new $1.1 billion drone contest bypasses Lockheed and Boeing—inviting startups to pitch new airframes and autonomy. For commercial operators flying under FAA Part 107, this shift means a flood of battle-tested tech could collapse used drone prices and rewrite BVLOS certification routes. Read how your fleet strategy should adapt now.
