Automatically updated public-source headline edition
Advanced Transportation News Update
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Coverage through 11:35 AM ET on July 23, 2026
Headlines at a Glance
UAS and Drones
UAS Security and C-UAS
- Poland funds 29 strategic projects to develop drones, AI and counter-drone capabilities under the PERUN programme
- US Air Force deploys C-UAS Compact Laser Weapon System in Europe and Africa
- Bosnia Strengthens Air Defense with Turkish Counter-Drone Technology
- AeroVironment CEO details company's 'critical role' in US autonomous, counter-drone system defense
- Federal Agencies Establish Framework for State, Local Counter-Drone Operations
- Australia to procure portable C-UAS from US firm
Military
- US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Kuwait Says Fire at Al-Abdali Border Crossing Brought Under Control After Facility was Targeted by Drones Earlier Today
- Drone strikes Kuwait-Iraq border crossing
- Kazakhstan slows oil output after drone strikes on export port
- After Ukrainian drone attacks, Yandex Market disclaims liability for aftermath of UAV strikes – Russian media
- Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine's drone war hits Russia's 'Amazon'
- UAE condemns Iranian missile and drone attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan
eVTOL Integration Pilot Program and AAM
Autonomous Vehicles
International
- World’s first fully driverless road test in right-hand-drive, left-hand-traffic system lands in Hong Kong
- India's First Bullet Train Is Almost Ready! Launch Timeline, Route & Features Explained
- China resumes robotaxi permits after three-month freeze
- Joby Aviation & Virgin Atlantic Sign Definitive Agreement on UK Air Taxis
UAS and Drones
Evansville to consider drone regulation, monitoring ordinance
Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW) · Jul. 23, 2026
FCC Wants To Ban Drones It Already Approved for Sale
Reason Magazine · Jul. 22, 2026
FCC Proposes Sales Ban On Foreign Thermal, LiDAR, And Docking Drones
DroneXL · Jul. 22, 2026
UAS Security and C-UAS
Poland funds 29 strategic projects to develop drones, AI and counter-drone capabilities under the PERUN programme
Aviacionline · Jul. 23, 2026
US Air Force deploys C-UAS Compact Laser Weapon System in Europe and Africa
Unmanned airspace · Jul. 23, 2026
Bosnia Strengthens Air Defense with Turkish Counter-Drone Technology
Caspian Post · Jul. 23, 2026
Additional coverage: Air & Space Forces Magazine
AeroVironment CEO details company's 'critical role' in US autonomous, counter-drone system defense
Fox Business · Jul. 23, 2026
Federal Agencies Establish Framework for State, Local Counter-Drone Operations
Davis Wright Tremaine · Jul. 23, 2026
Australia to procure portable C-UAS from US firm
Janes · Jul. 23, 2026
Military
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Kuwait Says Fire at Al-Abdali Border Crossing Brought Under Control After Facility was Targeted by Drones Earlier Today
The Sunday Guardian · Jul. 23, 2026
Drone strikes Kuwait-Iraq border crossing
The Hans India · Jul. 23, 2026
Kazakhstan slows oil output after drone strikes on export port
Reuters · Jul. 23, 2026
After Ukrainian drone attacks, Yandex Market disclaims liability for aftermath of UAV strikes – Russian media
Цензор.НЕТ · Jul. 23, 2026
Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine's drone war hits Russia's 'Amazon'
WION · Jul. 23, 2026
UAE condemns Iranian missile and drone attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan
Gulf News · Jul. 23, 2026
eVTOL Integration Pilot Program and AAM
FAA pilot programme puts AAM’s operational readiness to the test
Air Cargo Week · Jul. 23, 2026
Moya Aero Begins Building Full-scale Autonomous Cargo eVTOL
Aviation International News · Jul. 23, 2026
TEKEVER expands drone portfolio with new AR6 heavy-lift autonomous platform
Air Cargo Week · Jul. 23, 2026
Hitachi Energy signs Eve Air Mobility eVTOL infrastructure MoU
International Business Times · Jul. 22, 2026
Autonomous Vehicles
Hong Kong expands autonomous vehicle trials with first driverless tests on Airport Island
Dimsum Daily · Jul. 23, 2026
US: Aurora Launches Second-Generation Driverless Trucks
Future Transport-News · Jul. 23, 2026
Additional coverage: Kamyonum
Tesla robotaxi rollout slows as Elon Musk strikes more guarded tone
Emirates 24|7 · Jul. 23, 2026
Zoox Software Recall Covers 105 Robotaxis Over Heavy Smoke
Tech My Money · Jul. 23, 2026
International
World’s first fully driverless road test in right-hand-drive, left-hand-traffic system lands in Hong Kong
Global Times · Jul. 23, 2026
Additional coverage: South China Morning Post
India's First Bullet Train Is Almost Ready! Launch Timeline, Route & Features Explained
Business Today · Jul. 23, 2026
China resumes robotaxi permits after three-month freeze
Automotive World · Jul. 23, 2026
Joby Aviation & Virgin Atlantic Sign Definitive Agreement on UK Air Taxis
Airport Industry-News · Jul. 22, 2026
Regulatory Deadline Tracker
| Agency | Action | Comment period | Days | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAA | Section 2209 fixed-site UAS flight restrictions / Part 74 | Closes August 5, 2026 | 13 | Open for comment |
| FAA | Civil supersonic overland flight / interim noise standard | Closes August 17, 2026 | 25 | Open for comment |
| FAA and TSA | Routine BVLOS drone operations / Part 108 | Closed February 11, 2026 | — | Pending final rule |
| NHTSA | FMVSS No. 102 for ADS-equipped vehicles without manual driving controls | Closed April 15, 2026 | — | Pending NHTSA action |
| NHTSA | FMVSS Nos. 103 and 104 for ADS-equipped vehicles without manual driving controls | Closed April 15, 2026 | — | Pending NHTSA action |
| NHTSA | FMVSS No. 110 for ADS-equipped vehicles | Closed May 1, 2026 | — | Pending NHTSA action |
| NHTSA | Zoox Part 555 temporary exemption petition / FMVSS Nos. 103, 104, 108, 111, 135, 201, 205, and 208 | Closed April 10, 2026 | — | Pending petition decision |