#defence technology
Every Mapletechie story tagged "defence technology" — tech news, reviews, and analysis.
- The Pentagon Wants More Small Drone Boats at the Border
Matthew Leo · October 4, 2026The Pentagon may expand its Lightfish surveillance fleet after deploying small autonomous boats along the Rio Grande and Gulf coast.
- UK Opens Ukraine Battlefield Data to Drone-Swarm Developers
Matthew Leo · September 26, 2026A new UK–Ukraine deal will let selected firms use battlefield imagery to develop drone-swarm systems. The access and human-control rules matter as much as the m…
- Ukraine's Moscow Drone Wave Tests the Cost of Air Defence
Matthew Leo · September 21, 2026Russia says hundreds of drones were sent toward Moscow in the largest reported attack on the capital. The hard question is how cities can defend against repeate…
- The Saudi F-35 Deal Reopens an Old American Trust Debate
Matthew Leo · September 18, 2026The proposed Saudi F-35 sale is not final. Its hardest questions involve sensitive technology, regional security and a long history of mistrust.
- Canada Opens a Faster Pipeline for Defence Drones
Matthew Leo · July 26, 2026Canada’s new Defence Drone Initiative gives domestic technology companies a faster route into military testing and potential production contracts.