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    The Yamato Trap: What Japan’s Mega-Battleships Should Teach Us About the Future of the U.S. Navy

    by Michael Robbins, AUVSI President & CEO In the late 1930s, Japan built two of the most formidable warships ever conceived. Yamato and Musashi were floating proof of industrial power and a theory of victory—giant, heavily armored battleships that could outgun any rival in decisive surface combat. But they were masterpieces built for a style... Continue reading

    AUVSI and Taiwan’s ITRI Sign Agreement in Washington, DC as ITRI Joins Green UAS Program as Recognized Cybersecurity Assessor 

    Partnership expands in-country cybersecurity testing while AUVSI retains U.S.-based supply chain verification authority  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, January 28, 2026 — The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) announced this week the signing of a cooperation agreement in Washington, D.C., under which ITRI will join AUVSI’s Green UAS program as a... Continue reading

    AUVSI Helped Tip the Scales for Autonomy in 2025

    The year uncrewed systems, robotics, and physical AI became central to national strategy 2025 marked a turning point for robotics and autonomous systems. Uncrewed systems, robotics, and physical AI shifted from emerging technologies to strategic capabilities that are central to national security, economic competitiveness, and advanced manufacturing. Policymakers began treating autonomy not as a niche... Continue reading

    AUVSI President & CEO Michael Robbins on FCC Public Notice Regarding UAS and UAS Critical Components

    Today, the FCC built on the actions directed by Section 1709 of the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to protect U.S. national security and encourage American Drone Dominance. AUVSI applauds the FCC for placing Chinese drone companies DJI and Autel on the Covered List, fulfilling the will of Congress under the NDAA to protect... Continue reading

    AUVSI Accredits New Training Providers Under Trusted UMS Operator™ Program, Expanding Maritime Workforce Standards

    The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today announced the accreditation of Saronic and Safe Harbor Maritime as training providers under the AUVSI Trusted UMS Operator™ Program, advancing the adoption of consistent, mission-ready training standards for uncrewed maritime systems (UMS) operations. Through this accreditation, Saronic is authorized to deliver training, evaluation, and certification for... Continue reading

    His Drone Security Startup Almost Crashed. Now Sequoia’s Investing $16M.

    Sunflower Labs CEO Alex Pachikov's startup almost went under during the pandemic. Now his autonomous drone system is cutting security costs at commercial sites and high-net-worth homes. Sunflower Labs’s founders hope to spread its drone security systems across corporate rooftops everywhere. Credit: Sunflower Labs The Upshot Sunflower Labs CEO Alex Pachikov’s drone security startup was... Continue reading

    AUVSI Continues to Lead on Maritime Innovation During Government Shutdown 

    Even amid a government shutdown, America’s progress in uncrewed maritime systems is not slowing down- and neither is AUVSI. This week, AUVSI reaffirmed its leadership in advancing the nation’s maritime autonomy and innovation.  On Monday, October 27, we convened our Maritime Advocacy Committee Meeting, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the future of uncrewed maritime... Continue reading

    American Robotics’ Optimus 1-EX Achieves Green UAS Certification, Announced Live at AUVSI Defense 2025

    ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2025 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced yesterday, live at the AUVSI Defense Conference, that American Robotics’ Optimus 1-EX has achieved Green UAS certification, marking another milestone in the industry’s push toward secure, trusted, and resilient uncrewed systems. The announcement came as much of Washington... Continue reading

    AUVSI Defense 2025: Michael Robbins Keynote Remarks

    Keynote remarks delivered by AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins at AUVSI Defense on October 28, 2025: Good morning.   It’s an interesting moment to come together. Washington is living through a shutdown again. Our troops got paid, but our DoD civilians did not, along with hundreds of thousands of other public servants. It is unclear what happens next.   Many are furloughed, but the... Continue reading

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