General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and CAE announced a long-term agreement for the development and production of the next-generation mission trainer for GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SkyGuardian® remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS). The contract with GA-ASI includes a firm order for 11 mission trainers, with the opportunity to deliver up to 50 devices over the next five years.
Pierce Aerospace, a dual-use aerospace technology firm and global leader in drone Remote Identification technologies, announced that it was awarded a U.S. Navy SeaPort NxG Prime Contract along with teammates Allen Control Systems, Glassboard, HEKA, and InterSpatial Analytics.
PteroDynamics Inc., an innovator in autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems, announced an expansion of its contract with the U.S. Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) to design, develop, and demonstrate in a maritime environment the next generation of its Transwing® VTOL unmanned aerial system (UAS).
Senator John Hoeven outlined to Gen. James Slife, Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, opportunities to leverage the Grand Forks region’s expertise in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to enhance national security and address the increasing risks from the misuse of drone technology.
In a recent flight test campaign, UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía and Primoco UAV SE showcased the seamless integration of advanced guidance, navigation, and control technologies with teaming intelligence software. This integration enabled the autonomous and dynamic coordination of multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in a real-time swarm from a manned aircraft and its potential in manned-unmanned teaming (MUT) missions.
After three days of flight demonstrations at the Blue UAS Challenge at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center 29 Palms, Service evaluators selected 23 platforms and 14 unique components and capabilities for National Defense Authorization Act verification and cyber security review. Over the coming months, as these selections complete the verification process, the Blue UAS List and Blue UAS Framework will expand with new additions.
Sentrycs has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract in Latin America for a national defense project. The project marks a significant milestone as the largest installation of counter-drone systems in the region, demonstrating Sentrycs’ unparalleled technological capabilities in addressing the growing threats posed by drones in high-risk environments.
AeroVironment has been awarded a contract by the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation with a contract ceiling value of $181 million to deliver the JUMP® 20 medium uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) to the Danish Armed Forces. This 10-year program of record will equip the Danish Army with JUMP 20 systems to enhance intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations.
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) has completed the selection process and executed a contract for the state's first investment in an airspace management system and automatic detect-and-avoid solution to support both drone flights and the rapidly emerging Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry.
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.
AURA Network Systems, a leader in secure and reliable communications solutions for the aviation industry, announced today that it has been awarded a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) contract to demonstrate and validate technologies in support of the safe integration of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) into the National Airspace System (NAS).
ParaZero Technologies Ltd. announced a significant milestone in the advancement of drone operations. A leading drone solutions provider, utilizing ParaZero’s advanced safety technology, has secured a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations.
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.
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.
Skyway and MatrixSpace announced a strategic partnership to advance the integration of intelligent air traffic management and unmanned aircraft detection systems. This collaboration aims to redefine safety, efficiency, and scalability in the rapidly evolving Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) sectors, setting a new standard for the aerospace navigation industry.
Trusted by 80% of the top 50 U.S. construction companies and major hyperscale data center owners and operators, DroneDeploy gains nationwide U.S. waiver to remotely deploy and operate automated drones for data center and critical infrastructure projects.
Elsight announced the launch of HeatSight, a revolutionary signal strength mapping tool which provides reliable data on cellular coverage for more effective and safer UAV flight planning. HeatSight is available to Elsight's AllSight management platform customers.
Eve Air Mobility has entered into an agreement to explore and advance the use of Vector, Eve’s cutting-edge agnostic Urban ATM (air traffic management) software solution in India. The announcement makes JetSetGo Eve’s 14th Vector customer and its second customer in India, as interest in the Eve’s Vector agnostic urban air traffic management software solution continues to grow globally.
Redwire Corporation announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Edge Autonomy, a leading provider of field-proven uncrewed airborne system (“UAS”) technology. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Redwire will acquire Edge Autonomy for $925 million on a debt free, cash free basis and subject to customary working capital, cash and debt adjustments.
Produced by UAS Magazine, the UAS Summit will provide attendees with a comprehensive overview of the current state of the unmanned aircraft systems industry.
The U.S. Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship Mission Modules program office has successfully delivered critical Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) capabilities to the forward-deployed Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Indianapolis (LCS 17).
EHang Holdings Limited, the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility technology platform company, announced that its flagship pilotless passenger-carrying aerial vehicle EH216-S completed its inaugural demo flight in downtown Shanghai
The North Dakota Unmanned Autonomous Systems Council (NDUASC) announced its partnership with Job Service North Dakota, a critical collaboration aimed at showcasing the expansive UAS job opportunities in the state. This partnership highlights North Dakota’s leadership as a hub for UAS innovation, both regionally and nationally.
Shield AI, the defense technology company building autonomy for the world, announced it has started training with Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces to prepare Ukrainian warfighters on operations with V-BAT, the vertical take-off and landing uncrewed aerial system proven in electronic warfare environments.
The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. presented the 2023 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Squadron of the Year Award to the 111th Attack Squadron of the Texas Air National Guard, Joint Base Ellington Field, Texas. The award is given annually to the Squadron that distinguishes itself through its employment of RPA in meritorious service.
Schiebel, as part of the SEACURE consortium led by Thales, has been awarded a grant agreement under the European Defence Fund’s call for unmanned anti-submarine and seabed warfare solutions. Schiebel's latest product, the CAMCOPTER® S-300, will serve as the dedicated Unmanned Air System (UAS) for this project.
ParaZero Technologies Ltd. announced that it has received official approval from the Israeli Defense Export Controls Agency under the Ministry of Defense (MOD) for the marketing of its cutting-edge Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) solution. This milestone marks a significant step in ParaZero’s efforts to expand its presence in the global defense and security markets.
Vertical Aerospace Ltd., a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, has taken another significant step in its testing programme by successfully completing its first piloted thrustborne flight manoeuvres.
The North Dakota Unmanned Autonomous Systems Council (NDUASC) announced the election of two accomplished leaders to its executive team: Frank Matus, Director, UAS Integration Strategy, Airspace Mobility Solutions, Americas, has been named Chair of the NDUASC, and Zach Peterson, Director of Business Development at Vigilant Aerospace Systems, has been named Vice Chair.
The Dragonfly programme is focused on the air vehicle development, whilst Nest is advancing the technologies required for trusted operations and mission performance of the uncrewed system. The first experimental aircraft, dubbed Teneral, has now completed its first phase of flight testing in a tri-copter configuration and has exhibited exceptional handling. This marks the first milestone in the Dragonfly programme.
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