#Drones

Exploring the 2026 drone threat landscape. Analyzing the US defense gap, the Replicator initiative, and the rise of defense tech startups.

Japan's cabinet has approved a record $58 billion defense budget for 2026, aiming to counter threats from China by acquiring long-range missiles and a massive drone force.

The U.S. FCC has banned new drones from Chinese makers like DJI, citing national security risks. The move is seen as a key milestone in the deepening tech decoupling between the two countries.

The US FCC has banned approvals for new drone models from China's DJI and all other foreign makers, citing national security risks. The move is a major escalation in US-China tech tensions but does not affect existing drones.