PHOTO: Ascent Aerosystems
September 3, 2025
BY Ascent Aerosystems
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Global manufacturer of propulsion and intelligent controls for multi-domain uncrewed systems, ePropelled, Inc. has significantly expanded its operations to become the first U.S.-based drone component solutions manufacturer with a supply chain that meets Department of Defense compliance standards.
ModalAI announced significant milestones in advancing trusted drone autonomy for the federal government. Three of the company’s FPV drones, the Stinger Vision FPV, Seeker Vision FPV 5” and Seeker Vision FPV 7” (Max), have been officially added to the Blue UAS Cleared List, the Defense Innovation Unit’s (DIU) designation for complete, government-approved unmanned aircraft systems.
MORSE Corp announced that it has been awarded a $48,054,384 firm-fixed-price Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) by the US Army Product Manager, Force Sustainment Systems in Natick, MA, to develop novel long range autonomous aircraft that can operate in GPS-denied Anti-Access/Area Denialenvironments. This agreement’s five-year performance period will enable the Army to significantly enhance its Contested Logistics capabilities.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and cutting-edge aerospace technologies, announced the acquisition of key assets, including a portfolio of patents and other intellectual property, from Achates Power, Inc., a San Diego-based innovator in advanced engine technology.
Anduril announced plans to expand its presence in South Korea opening a new office in Seoul, appointing a new country leader and forming new partnerships with local industry to develop defense products for the Korean market. The expansion coincides with a visit from Anduril’s founder Palmer Luckey, who will meet with key officials and industry leaders as part of a two-day visit to the Republic of Korea.