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.
Wisk Aero and Signature Aviation announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. This partnership marks a significant step forward to proactively develop the infrastructure and operational framework for integrating autonomous Advanced Air Mobility operations across Signature Aviation’s global network. This network includes locations in Wisk’s U.S. launch markets: Houston, Los Angeles, and Miami.
MDA Space Ltd. announced that it has been awarded two contracts to equip the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN)’s Halifax-class ships with up to six new Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS). These new systems will significantly enhance the RCN’s ability to detect and monitor potential maritime threats, both at home and abroad.
Redwire Corporation, a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, announced a major version release of Acorn 2.0, its advanced modeling and simulation software to support the rapid mission concept development and analysis needs of aerospace and defense customers.
Northrop Grumman Corporation and U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Deep-Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) successfully combined the capability of multiple ground-based antennas at DARC Site 1 in Western Australia, demonstrating technology that will create the world’s most capable deep-space tracking radar system.
DroneShield, a global leader in counter-uncrewed systems (CUxS) technology, announced the launch of SentryCiv, its latest solution designed specifically for critical infrastructure protection. With an advanced, yet cost-effective approach, SentryCiv empowers non-military sectors to safeguard critical assets against rising drone threats.
Motorola Solutions has completed its acquisition of Silvus Technologies Holdings Inc., a global leader in mission-critical mobile ad-hoc networks (MANET), based in Los Angeles, California.
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.
Redwire Corporation, a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Edge Autonomy, has been awarded a prototype phase agreement by the U.S. Army to develop and deliver its Stalker uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) for the Long Range Reconnaissance (LRR) program.
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.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have released the long-anticipated Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), which includes proposed Parts 108 and 146 covering BVLOS operations and Automated Data Service Provider certification.
Shield AI announced that its V-BAT unmanned aircraft system has been operational in Europe since early June under a contract with Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, and in partnership with Global Sat Tech, to provide a comprehensive border management solution. The aircraft actively supported surveillance and security efforts across thousands of miles of land and maritime borders and played a critical role in emergency response missions.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveiled a new proposed rule – Beyond Visual Line of Sight. This rule will unleash American innovation and safely integrate unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system.
Pierce Aerospace participated in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) technology demonstration, held July 24–25, 2025, at the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Unmanned Technology Operations Center in Summit Point, West Virginia.
ePropelled, Inc., a global leader in advanced propulsion and energy management technologies, has signed a joint development agreement with USA Rare Earth, Inc. to develop a strategic supply and purchase relationship providing sintered neo magnets for use in ePropelled’s state-of-the-art motors, which are used in a multitude of uncrewed air, land, and sea vehicles.
Destinus Acquires Daedalean to Expand Artificial Intelligence Capabilities in Flight Systems
August 06, 2025
Destinus Group BV announced it has signed a binding agreement to acquire Zurich-based Daedalean AG, a leader in aviation AI solutions, for approximately USD 225 million in a combined cash-and-stock transaction. The acquisition, expected to close by the end of 2025, integrates state-of-the-art AI into Destinus’s core products, significantly enhancing the company’s technological strength.
The Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (PMA-263) program team put Long Range Tactical systems through their paces during a two-week technical demonstration in Chaptico, Maryland in mid-July.
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has selected American autonomous drone leader Skydio, alongside its European partner COBBS BELUX BV, as part of a new agreement to supply and support small ISR drones across NATO member nations within the Uncrewed Aerial Systems Support Partnership.
The Project ULTRA team successfully transported 18 units of blood 90 nautical miles in a beyond visual line of sight demonstration for the Department of the Navy’s Medical Research Division and members of the 319th Medical Corps.
DroneShield presented proven capabilities and next-generation technologies to address surging drone threats at America’s borders and critical sites to U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Northrop Grumman Corporation announced the first six strategic partners who will use its Beacon™ testbed ecosystem to rapidly test and deliver new autonomous solutions at scale. Partners will test and refine their solutions using the Scaled Composites-built Model 437 aircraft, along with Northrop Grumman’s proven flight autonomy hardware and integration expertise, during a series of flight demonstrations planned for this year.
The Navy, in partnership with Skydweller Aero, recently achieved continuous solar-powered unmanned flight during a nonstop three-day test from Stennis, Mississippi. Led by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, the test of Skydweller UAS marks a significant advancement in both long-endurance solar-powered UAS technology and its potential to enhance maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.
Silvus Technologies, Inc., a leader in advanced wireless communications systems, announced a strategic partnership with Commdex, a premier systems integrator for mission-critical communications. The collaboration will expand nationwide access to Silvus’ StreamCaster Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET) radios to state, local, and federal agencies.
DroneShield announced its participation in Project FlyTrap, a multinational defense initiative led by the U.S. Army V Corps. This critical exercise, running from June to August 2025 in Germany and Poland, brings together United States and United Kingdom forces to advance CUAS capabilities in response to rapidly evolving aerial threats on the modern battlefield.
Denmark and the NATO Support and Procurement Agency have announced the procurement of four MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). The purchase includes three Certified Ground Control Stations.
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.
ZenaTech, Inc., a business technology solution provider specializing in Artificial Intelligence drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), Enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today announces that its subsidiary ZenaDrone has submitted the IQ Square drone for Green UAS certification, allowing it to be added to the pre-approved procurement list for US Department of Defense (DoD) and government buyers.
Metron Inc., a leader in autonomous software innovations for defense and commercial applications, and Cellula Robotics Ltd., a leading provider of robotic undersea platforms, announced the successful completion of a multi-mission open-water demonstration off the coast of Vancouver, Canada.
Pierce Aerospace announced that it has appointed industry veterans Michelle Duquette and Warren Katz to its Board of Directors. Duquette is a seasoned aviation expert and most recently served as a Senior Principal at The MITRE Corporation, where she was the UAS Portfolio Manager. Katz is a well-known government sector entrepreneur and investor with successful exits, and is currently Chairman at The Alliance for Commercial Technology in Government.
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