
Collaborative effort will help identify optimal electrical infrastructure business model to accelerate eVTOL flights. // PHOTO: Eve Air Mobility
July 24, 2024
BY Eve Air Mobility
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Echodyne has opened a new Washington manufacturing facility capable of producing more than 30,000 MESA® radar systems annually, expanding production capacity to meet growing global demand for counter-drone and defense applications while adding up to 200 jobs.
Schaeffler and Delair will establish a new drone production line in France capable of manufacturing up to 100 drones per day by late 2026, strengthening Europe's unmanned aerial systems manufacturing capacity.
TB2 Aerospace successfully demonstrated its DROPS autonomous cargo delivery system for the U.S. Air Force's 820th Base Defense Group, using unmanned aircraft to autonomously deliver 22-pound payloads during airfield defense operations. The demonstration marks a key milestone under the company's AFWERX STTR Phase II contract supporting autonomous logistics for Agile Combat Employment missions.
The U.S. Army's Joint Interagency Task Force 401 and the FBI are expanding counter-drone training for law enforcement as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and other major public events. The effort focuses on improving operational coordination and sharing military counter-UAS expertise with domestic agencies.
Aaronia AG launched the AARTOS Hawk T1 at Eurosatory 2026, an airborne drone detection and RF geolocation system that provides real-time tracking of drones and operators from the air, extending the capabilities of traditional ground-based surveillance systems.