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.
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.
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.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new executive directive to establish the Michigan Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Initiative, designed to scale Michigan’s AAM capabilities, ensure safe and efficient integration of these technologies across public and private sectors, and position our workforce, manufacturers and infrastructure as national assets in the deployment of these technologies.
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.
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.
MightyFly successfully conducted a live flight demonstration for the U.S. Air Force as part of its SBIR Phase II contract under the Department of the Air Force’s AFWERX program. MightyFly provides expedited logistics services and manufactures and operates autonomous, hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing cargo aircraft.
Northrop Grumman manufactures center fuselages for all three variants of the F-35 Lighting II stealth fighter at its Integrated Assembly Line () in Palmdale, California. Employing advanced manufacturing technologies, the IAL delivers one F-35 center fuselage every 30 hours to meet U.S. and international customer needs.
Rheinmetall and Anduril Industries announced a strategic partnership to co-develop and deliver a suite of software-defined autonomous air systems and advanced propulsion capabilities for Europe. The partnership is centered on the development of three proven capabilities, with the intention to extend to more over time.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has unveiled a new small uncrewed launched effect with widespread multi-mission capabilities for the global aerospace and defense market. PELE – is a small, attrition-tolerant, propeller-driven unmanned aircraft designed to extend the sensing and other capabilities of a mothership aircraft and its user service.
The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has signed a support and sustainment contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for logistics and maintenance of the Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system.
Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Silvus Technologies, Inc. (“Silvus”) for $4.4 billion in up-front consideration. Silvus designs and develops software-defined high-speed mobile ad-hoc network technology that enables highly secure data, video and voice communications without the need for fixed infrastructure.
Stratolaunch announced the successful completion of its second hypersonic flight and recovery with the Talon-A2 fully autonomous vehicle in March 2025. It also shared that this significant accomplishment followed the successful first hypersonic flight of Talon-A2 in December 2024 confirming the demonstrated reusability of the vehicle.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace have agreed to collaborate on the development and production of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for the global defense market.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has demonstrated software that will provide in-flight target updates that will enable the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to close gaps on maritime targets. In a recent ground test, GA-ASI demonstrated the ability to send sensor data to the missile via Link 16 messaging.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) conducted its first flight test series of the Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) using a Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) satellite constellation for aircraft communications.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) achieved a major milestone in the development of Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles (UCAVs) by flying U.S. government-provided autonomy software aboard a company-owned MQ-20 Avenger®. The demonstration was part of the Air Force Test Center’s all-domain test series called Orange Flag 25-1, which took place February 19-21 at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) welcomes the U.S. Air Force’s designation for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft: the new uncrewed jet fighter will be called the YFQ-42A. The announcement on Monday followed an earlier USAF decision in 2024 that GA-ASI was selected to develop and build the YFQ-42A.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) continues to expand the role of unmanned aerial systems, demonstrating the first-ever Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capability on an MQ-9B SeaGuardian®. In a groundbreaking test from January 20-30, 2025, a company-operated MQ-9B SeaGuardian successfully deployed and tested anti-submarine sensors using multiple pre-production Sonobuoy Dispensing System (SDS) pods.
Wingcopter announced that it will expand its offering beyond cargo drones to include the sale of long-range BVLOS LiDAR surveying solutions. For this, the Wingcopter 198, the company’s flagship product, will be equipped with superior laser scanning and camera systems, enabling the efficient and rapid collection of high-quality data.
EPI, an entity of EDGE Group and the cornerstone of precision engineering in the UAE’s aerospace, oil and gas, and defence industries, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with General Atomics-Systems Integration, an affiliate of General Atomics.
Cucuyo and Cavok UAS announced that they have successfully completed the first flight tests of Cucuyo's P-100 airborne laser communication terminal installed on Cavok UAS drones. A total of twelve tests were conducted in Spain to validate the integration of key systems and pave the way for future product development advances.
Slovenian aircraft manufacturer Pipistrel, has successfully completed the first hover flight of its Nuuva V300, a hybrid-electric cargo drone designed for vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL). This milestone underscores Pipistrel’s leadership in electric aviation. Australian sustainable aviation company FlyOnE, is committed to expanding the Slovenian brand’s presence in the APAC region.
Advexure has partnered with MatrixSpace to enhance its customers' drone operations and perimeter security solutions. The partnership combines Advexure’s deep expertise in complex solution delivery with MatrixSpace’s advanced AI-sensing radar technology, and increases the capabilities Advexure provides to its various public safety, infrastructure and utility customers.
ZenaTech, Inc. announced that its subsidiaries ZenaDrone and Spider Vision Sensors are collaborating with Taiwan-based certified electronics manufacturer and partner, Suntek Global, to apply for the company’s first Blue UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) certified IQ Nano drone sensor for use by US Defense branches.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. recently submitted a letter to the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) outlining several steps they believe to be instrumental in reformation efforts.
Unusual Machines announced the launch of the Fat Shark Aura FPV Camera. This high-performance, NDAA-compliant analog camera is designed to meet the demands of FPV drone applications and is available for purchase now.
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