Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance

Aug- 2026 -

2 August

Air Force Battle Lab advances the kill chain with AI, C2 Innovation

What Is C4ISR? A Quick Guide

No modern military operates without it. This guide breaks down C4ISR and how it helps forces gather information, coordinate operations, and execute missions with precision.

Jul- 2026 -

29 July

Air

Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Kearn and Staff Sgt. Christopher Loper verify radar data during a preventive maintenance inspection on a mobile radar system at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, Dec. 18. The Airmen are deployed from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. Kearn, a 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron ground radar systems apprentice, is a Harrah, Okla., native. Loper, a 727th EACS ground radar systems supervisor, is a Houston native.

Rojoef Manuel

Leidos to Continue ISR Support for US Air Force Under $717M Deal

Leidos has signed a contract worth up to $717 million to extend intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support for the US Air Force’s Air Combat Command.

14 July

Americas

The RQ-35 Heidrun unmanned aerial system. Photo: Sky-Watch A/S

Christine Casimiro

AIRO Group Delivers RQ-35 Drone With Zentra Camera Suite for the First Time

US company AIRO Group has delivered an order of RQ-35 Heidrun military drones equipped with its proprietary Zentra camera and sensor suite.

9 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Christine Casimiro

NATO Eyes Northrop Grumman’s MQ-4C Triton Drone for Maritime ISR

NATO has signaled its intent to acquire Northrop Grumman’s MQ-4C Triton drone, expanding the alliance’s maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.

1 July

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Teledyne Gives Its Prism Software a New Mission: Ground ISR

Teledyne FLIR OEM is expanding its Prism software lineup with a new variant designed to give military ground systems sharper battlefield awareness through AI-powered target recognition.

Jun- 2026 -

25 June

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Ethan M. Encarnacion

One Watches, One Intercepts: VisionWave Unveils New Drone Duo

VisionWave has unveiled two autonomous drone systems designed for battlefield surveillance and counter-drone operations, expanding its growing portfolio of interconnected military technologies.

24 June

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

The eBee VISION ISR unmanned aerial system. Photo: EagleNXT

Rojoef Manuel

EagleNXT to Supply eBee Scout, Mapping Drones to Asian Customer

Kansas-based drone developer EagleNXT has secured a contract to supply five of its eBee unmanned aerial systems to a customer in Southeast Asia.

24 June

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Christine Casimiro

Poland Buys Shield AI V-BAT Drones to Support Maritime ISR Operations

Poland is acquiring Shield AI’s V-BAT uncrewed aerial vehicles to support the Polish Navy’s maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations.

22 June

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Thales, Aura Aero Collaborate on Long-Range ISR Drone for French Military

Thales and an AURA AERO subsidiary have partnered on a new intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance drone solution aimed at improving France’s sovereign military capabilities.

17 June

Europe