Barracuda-250 is a low-cost AAV designed for flexible employment from a variety of air, ground, or maritime platforms, including the internal weapons bays of fifth-generation fighter aircraft. // PHOTO: Anduril Industries
September 18, 2024
BY Anduril Industries
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AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. announced that its eBee VISION is now Blue UAS certified. This designation comes just a week after the Company’s eBee TAC received Blue UAS certification. The Blue UAS certification makes the AgEagle drone eligible for procurement by the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies and recognizes the drone as compliant with security and performance standards required by the DoD.
Swift Engineering has received a Phase II award through NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program to advance its Swift Ultra Long Endurance (SULE) platform system. The funding will support development and flight demonstrations of the SULE system, which is designed to operate in the stratosphere for extended durations.
UAS Magazine announced the preliminary agenda for the UAS Summit & Expo, scheduled for Oct. 14-15 at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The UAS Summit & Expo brings together industry leaders, innovators and stakeholders driving the future of unmanned aircraft systems across commercial, defense and public sectors.
XTI Aerospace, Inc. announced a technology collaboration with MagLev Aero Inc., the developer of a revolutionary, magnetically levitated electric propulsion platform. XTI is evaluating innovative powertrain solutions to meet the needs of high-value, long-range aviation missions for military and civilian markets with unmanned aircraft vehicles.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced an investment in another Dutch business, Arceon, following the inaugural Blue Magic Netherlands event held in November 2024. GA-ASI is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and related mission systems.