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By Office of Senator John Hoeven

January 08, 2025

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Senator John Hoeven announced that the U.S. Space Force has awarded a nearly $10 million contract modification to General Dynamics toward the company’s efforts to advance the Space Networking Center and satellite mission at the Grand Forks Air Force Base.

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heliguy™ has obtained an Operational Authorisation to operate drones BVLOS in an atypical air environment (AAE).

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Archer Aviation Inc. announced that it received the certificate of occupancy for its high-volume manufacturing facility, ARC, which is connected to the Covington Municipal Airport in Georgia.

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Latest flight trials take the British-built PHASA-35 High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) a step closer to operations in the stratosphere.

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Sentrycs announced its progress within the public safety market. The company recently closed new agreements that will deliver core protocol manipulation sensor solutions across a wide variety of scenarios.

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Crown Consulting Inc. congratulates DroneUp on obtaining its Part 119 air carrier certification for operations under the FAA’s part 135 Certification.

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KBR announced it has been awarded an estimated $88M task order contract under the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center's (DoD IAC) multiple-award contract (MAC) vehicle.

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has received more than 5,000 reported drone sightings recently and the federal government is supporting state and local officials in investigating these reports.

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Skydweller Aero Inc. continues its Autonomous Maritime Patrol Aircraft (AMPA) flight tests of the Skydweller unmanned aerial system (UAS) with operational military payloads integrated onboard.

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced the sale of three MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems to the Polish Ministry of Defence.

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SkyDrive Inc. an electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, and Osaka Metro Co., Ltd. announced plans for the “Osaka Diamond Routes” at the “Osaka Roundtable”.

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Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) President and CEO Michael Robbins recently made made a statement in response to recent reports of aircraft activity over New Jersey and the Eastern U.S.

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Anduril and Archer announced a partnership to jointly develop a hybrid vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft for critical defense applications.

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AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. announced it has been granted Green UAS certification from the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International, the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of uncrewed systems, autonomy, and robotics. Green UAS is an expanded framework for certification but designed for non-defense and commercial companies looking to verify their compliance with cybersecurity and supply chain standards.

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Eve Air Mobility and Signature Aviation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to research ecosystem requirements as well as the ground services necessary for safe, efficient and scalable Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ground operations.

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Joby Aviation, Inc. and Jetex announced a strategic partnership to redefine seamless connectivity for Jetex customers. The two companies will focus initially on Jetex locations across the Middle East, where Joby plans to install its Global Electric Aviation Charging System, to support Joby operations that will connect Jetex passengers to a network of vertiports, offering efficient and sustainable travel across the region and between Emirates.

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Mobilicom Limited announced it has secured its latest initial production-scale orders for its cybersecure SkyHopper Pro datalinks from an innovative U.S.-based drone designer and manufacturer that serves commercial and defense customers globally.

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Thales and Avinor have partnered to implement Norway’s next-generation nationwide Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) system, enhancing airspace management for both unmanned and manned aircraft while ensuring full compliance with European regulatory standards.

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Following release of the final language of the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) President and CEO Michael Robbins stated: “AUVSI applauds the leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees for their work on the FY 2025 NDAA, which contains numerous provisions to bolster the integration of uncrewed systems, robotics, and autonomy within the U.S. Department of Defense.

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UrbanLink Air Mobility LLC announced a strategic partnership with CRISALION Mobility. Under the agreement, CRISALION Mobility will pre-sell 20 Integrity electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to UrbanLink, highlighting both companies shared commitment to revolutionizing regional air travel through advanced air mobility (AAM) solutions.

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SkyDrive Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement with JTB Corp. to create new tourism value using electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVOTLs). The partnership aims to contribute to regional revitalization by introducing eVTOL tourism services to local companies and municipalities.

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. announced the successful performance of a recent series of flight tests of the United States Marine Corps’ XQ-58A Valkyrie, manufactured by Kratos. These flights and exercises were conducted jointly earlier this year by Kratos, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Autodyne, the United States Marine Corps (USMC), the United States Navy, and the United States Air Force (USAF).

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) was awarded a contract on October 4, 2024, to develop a next generation high-frequency (HF) modem for the U.S. Naval Information Warfare (NAVWAR) Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (PEO C4I). The task order was issued by the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific.

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Anduril Industries and OpenAI announced a strategic partnership to develop and deploy advanced artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for national security missions. By bringing together OpenAI’s models with Anduril’s defense systems and Lattice software platform, the partnership aims to improve the nation’s defense systems that protect U.S. and allied military personnel from attacks by aerial devices.

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Eve Air Mobility has signed a letter of intent with Helicopters Inc. for up to 50 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The order for aircraft, service support and Vector, Eve’s urban air traffic management (ATM) software, was announced during the Revolution. Aero Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) conference.

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Regal Rexnord Corporation and Honeywell announced that the two companies have entered into a multi-year collaboration to build technologies for the emerging Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market and be installed on Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

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The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has selected the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) SeaGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems for its Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle program. This follows JMSDF use of SeaGuardian since May 2023 as part of its Medium-Altitude, Long Endurance RPA System Trial Operations Project.

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Saab revealed a UAV training capability which can act both as an asset or threat during military exercises. Saab has also recently received an order from an undisclosed customer to deliver a number of prototype UAV live training systems.

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Eve Air Mobility announced a US $35 million fund from Brazil’s National Development Bank, further solidifying its financial position for continued eVTOL development. This second-phase funding follows a US$92.5 million line of credit secured in 2022 for R&D and a recent US$50 million investment from Citibank, both dedicated to supporting Eve’s eVTOL development program.

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AutoFlight, a leading innovator in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) technology, has marked a significant milestone with its first successful flight in Japan. On November 29, the company’s two-ton eVTOL aircraft completed its inaugural demonstration flight in Okayama Prefecture.

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