Automatically updated public-source headline edition
Advanced Transportation News Update
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Coverage through 7:14 AM ET on August 13, 2026
Headlines at a Glance
UAS and Drones
- Drone Maker Plans Centralized Manufacturing Hub in Michigan
- Mobile Public Safety launches new surveillance drone initiative
- BRINC Drones Adds Free Wildfire and Smoke Tracking as Agencies Across America Battle Active Fires
- Live Demonstration of Neros Drone at Northern Strike 26-2 [Image 4 of 4]
- U.S. Proposes Ban on Domestic Drone Maker Over Alleged DJI Ties
UAS Security and C-UAS
- Northrop introduces Raid Hunter for networked counter-UAS air defense
- Autonomous Net Interception & AI Combine for Counter-UAS
- Gurutvaa Systems builds the anti-drone equipment that Indian forces use to jam intruding drones
- Huntsville-based defense company announces advancement in counter-drone technology
- Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) Builds Record Order Book Across Counter-Drone and Laser Systems
- DroneShield's Counter-Drone Ambitions Face a Market Demanding More Than Headlines
Military
- US troops 'easily' beaten by Ukrainian drone operators in exercise
- Ukraine Just Put VR Goggles in an APC—Meet the New OWL Built for the Drone War
- Inside the Specs of Ukraine’s Long-Range Drone-Missiles That Struck Novorossiysk
- Russian drone attack on Verbivka in Izium district injures 5 people
- Russian Oil Tankers Add Anti-Drone Nets and Cages as Ukrainian Attacks Intensify
- Russia bets on ballistic missiles to combat the success of Ukraine’s drone warfare
eVTOL Integration Pilot Program and AAM
Autonomous Vehicles
Other Advanced Transportation
International
- 2 hours 20 minutes for 760 km, connecting 3 states: Here’s the complete plan for India’s next bullet train; Know key routes and other details
- Hyderabad-Chennai bullet train via Amaravati: Check full 760-km route, 18 stations proposed here
- Canada launches drone initiative to build domestic capacity
- China Breaks Speed Record with Maglev Train Accelerating from 0 to 800 km/h in 5.3 Seconds and Tests Rocket Launch Technology
UAS and Drones
Mobile Public Safety launches new surveillance drone initiative
Yahoo · Aug. 12, 2026
BRINC Drones Adds Free Wildfire and Smoke Tracking as Agencies Across America Battle Active Fires
Innovative UAS use: Mapping wildfires for emergency crews
FireRescue1 · Aug. 12, 2026
Live Demonstration of Neros Drone at Northern Strike 26-2 [Image 4 of 4]
DVIDS · Aug. 12, 2026
U.S. Proposes Ban on Domestic Drone Maker Over Alleged DJI Ties
Caixin Global · Aug. 12, 2026
UAS Security and C-UAS
Northrop introduces Raid Hunter for networked counter-UAS air defense
Military Aerospace · Aug. 13, 2026
Autonomous Net Interception & AI Combine for Counter-UAS
Unmanned Systems Technology · Aug. 13, 2026
Gurutvaa Systems builds the anti-drone equipment that Indian forces use to jam intruding drones
YourStory.com · Aug. 13, 2026
Huntsville-based defense company announces advancement in counter-drone technology
Decatur Daily · Aug. 13, 2026
Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) Builds Record Order Book Across Counter-Drone and Laser Systems
Kalkine · Aug. 13, 2026
DroneShield's Counter-Drone Ambitions Face a Market Demanding More Than Headlines
AD HOC NEWS · Aug. 12, 2026
Additional coverage: AD HOC NEWS
Military
US troops 'easily' beaten by Ukrainian drone operators in exercise
Türkiye Today · Aug. 13, 2026
Ukraine Just Put VR Goggles in an APC—Meet the New OWL Built for the Drone War
UNITED24 Media · Aug. 13, 2026
Inside the Specs of Ukraine’s Long-Range Drone-Missiles That Struck Novorossiysk
UNITED24 Media · Aug. 13, 2026
Russian drone attack on Verbivka in Izium district injures 5 people
Gwara Media · Aug. 13, 2026
Russian Oil Tankers Add Anti-Drone Nets and Cages as Ukrainian Attacks Intensify
UNITED24 Media · Aug. 13, 2026
Russia bets on ballistic missiles to combat the success of Ukraine’s drone warfare
The Conversation · Aug. 13, 2026
eVTOL Integration Pilot Program and AAM
Michigan Awards $2 Million for Five Advanced Air Mobility Projects
Dronelife · Aug. 12, 2026
Additional coverage: Business Wire
What Florida’s eVTOL Test Site Actually Means For Drivers
The Auto Wire · Aug. 12, 2026
Florida's SunTrax Facility Expands to Test eVTOL Aircraft
Environment+Energy Leader · Aug. 12, 2026
NC EMS Department Deploys eVTOL Aircraft
jems.com · Aug. 12, 2026
Autonomous Vehicles
Zoox Begins Paid Driverless Taxi Operations in Las Vegas
chosun.com · Aug. 12, 2026
Other Advanced Transportation
California High-Speed Rail Opens Latest Central Valley Structure
Railway-News · Aug. 12, 2026
International
2 hours 20 minutes for 760 km, connecting 3 states: Here’s the complete plan for India’s next bullet train; Know key routes and other details
news24online.com · Aug. 13, 2026
Hyderabad-Chennai bullet train via Amaravati: Check full 760-km route, 18 stations proposed here
Business Today · Aug. 13, 2026
Canada launches drone initiative to build domestic capacity
Janes · Aug. 12, 2026
China Breaks Speed Record with Maglev Train Accelerating from 0 to 800 km/h in 5.3 Seconds and Tests Rocket Launch Technology
CPG Click Oil and Gas · Aug. 12, 2026
Regulatory Deadline Tracker
| Agency | Action | Comment period | Days | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAA | Section 2209 fixed-site UAS flight restrictions / Part 74 | Closed August 5, 2026 | — | Pending final rule |
| FAA | Civil supersonic overland flight / interim noise standard | Closes August 17, 2026 | 4 | 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 |