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BlueHalo’s FE-1 Next-Gen C-UAS Missile Passes Critical Development Milestone

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By BlueHalo

August 07, 2024

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BlueHalo, the company transforming the future of global defense with actively deployed and operationally proven Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) solutions, announced the successful completion of critical milestones in the development of its agile and disruptive new Next-Generation C-UAS Missile: Freedom Eagle (FE-1).

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The Northern Plains UAS Test Site has successfully assisted the Grand Forks Fire Department in obtaining a Tactical Beyond Visual Line of Sight (TBVLOS) waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration. The granting of this waiver that took effect on July 19, marks a significant advancement in public safety and emergency response capabilities in Grand Forks, ND, and East Grand Forks, MN.

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The program will unite stakeholders to develop a model framework for integrating AAM systems and technology to help serve all communities during times of critical need.

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Northrop Grumman Corporation joined the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to welcome its first MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aircraft during a ceremony at RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory. The arrival of the high-altitude, long-endurance Triton enables Australia to deploy the most advanced maritime intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting capability available today.

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Silvus Technologies, Inc. announced that UVisionUSA and Mistral Inc. have selected Silvus’ StreamCaster SC4400 MANET radios to power C2 and communications for the HERO-120SF. This selection is a critical component of UVisionUSA and Mistral Inc. recent $73.5 million contract award from the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) for loitering munitions.

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Last October Vigilant Aerospace kicked off a groundbreaking project for the Air Force Research Laboratory to develop a detect-and-avoid system for the Air Force’s new long-endurance drone. The company has continued to reach important milestones on the path to bringing FlightHorizon PILOT, our dual-use (i.e. for both civilian and military users) onboard detect-and-avoid product, to the military.

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Senator John Hoeven announced that he is working to expand the Space Development Agency (SDA) satellite mission at the Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB). Hoeven made the announcement with SDA Director Dr. Derek Tournear while reviewing progress on the facilities being developed at the GFAFB for the SDA’s low-Earth orbit satellite mission, which will serve as the backbone for all U.S. military communications.

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D-Fend Solutions has received additional confirmation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for EnforceAir2, the award-winning counter-drone technology acclaimed for its ability to provide protection from unmanned aircraft systems, following completion of a series of evaluations related to airport operational continuity.

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FlytBase announced a strategic partnership with Pix4D to streamline drone data processing workflows, enabling seamless data upload and automated processing for accurate mapping and 3D modeling.

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uAvionix, a leader in aviation surveillance solutions, announced the integration of its FlightLine surveillance services with Volant Autonomy’s advanced ITM (Integrated Traffic Management) system for Agile and Integrated Airspace System, a leading-edge UK Government $5M Future Flight Phase III project. 

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has partnered with the Grand Forks Air Force Base, GrandSKY, and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site to successfully conduct test flights of the Kratos Valkyrie UAS and its associated Trolley Launch System. This innovative system enables traditional rocket/catapult launch high-performance jet drones to be capable of traditional runway launch without RATO assist when runways are available at the operational site.

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Through a Memorandum of Understanding, Eve Air Mobility and Siemens Smart Infrastructure are teaming up to evaluate the electrical infrastructure and energy management services needed to support safe, efficient and scalable eVTOL operations.

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The United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force (RAF) now has two Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft operating at RAF Waddington. The second Protector has started its ground trial at RAF Station Waddington with first flight expected in August.

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Eve Air Mobility, a global leader in manufacturing and providing services for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has announced a significant advancement in the assembly of its first full-scale eVTOL prototype. During the 45th Farnborough Airshow, the company unveiled the aircraft being built in the Embraer test facility of Gaviao Peixoto, Sao Paulo State.

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew a company-owned MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft on July 15, 2024, with a PT6 E-Series model turboprop engine supplied by Pratt & Whitney Canada. Representatives from GA-ASI and Pratt & Whitney witnessed the first flight of the PT6 engine on MQ-9B, which lasted 44 minutes and demonstrated exemplary handling and acceleration.

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Air Mobility Command (AMC), in collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Information Directorate, began assessing the AFRL Collaborative Low-Altitude Unmanned Aircraft System Integration Effort Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management system at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida.

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Censys Technologies now offers the Mapper+ Version C, YellowScan’s cutting-edge UAS LiDAR system. Integrated with the Sentaero 5, this new payload introduces new features that enable enhanced LiDAR capabilities.

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Northrop Grumman's uncrewed RQ-4D Phoenix aircraft has been providing NATO with crucial surveillance capabilities since it began operations in February 2021. Phoenix leverages Northrop Grumman's leadership in autonomy to enable the alliance to collectively deter adversaries and respond to shared security challenges.

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Unmanned Vehicle Technologies, LLC (UVT) and uAvionix jointly announced that UVT has received a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver to operate small unmanned aircraft systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) at their test site in Michigan. This waiver, granted under Part 107 regulations, allows UVT to significantly advance ​operational capabilities​,​ ​open​ing​​ new avenues for ​remote​​ enterprise​​ applications.

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The Joint C-sUAS Office has hosted industry demonstrations of the latest C-sUAS technology at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) for the past three years. Their most recent event, the fifth held here, took place over four weeks in June, and was the most ambitious yet, focusing on demonstrating systems capable of detecting and defeating swarms of sUAS. Of nearly 60 proposals, 12 systems were selected for demonstration by the JCO, and nine participated here.

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UAS Magazine announced the preliminary agenda for the UAS Summit & Expo, scheduled for October 8-9 at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The UAS Summit & Expo is designed for companies and organizations advancing UAS commercialization and utilization.

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Wisk Aero announced it has acquired Verocel Inc., a software verification and validation company. Verocel’s unique expertise in supporting the certification of high-integrity aerospace software and the qualification of V&V tools will play a key role in Wisk’s ongoing effort to certify its Generation 6 autonomous, electric air taxi.

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Primoco UAV SE and T-Mobile Czech Republic have verified the possibility of integrating an LTE network BTS base station into the Primoco UAV One 150 unmanned aerial vehicle. The result is an advanced system that allows a substantial reduction in mobile network recovery time in emergency situations, applicable across the EU.

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Boeing’s Compact Laser Weapon System supported a range of counter-uncrewed aerial systems test exercises at the 2024 Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security Counter UAS Sandbox in Suffield, Alberta.

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uAvionix, a pioneering leader in aviation safety technology, announced the successful delivery and approval of its surface situational awareness systems at two major U.S. airports: Indianapolis International Airport and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

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Censys Technologies unveiled VegCens, an innovative application designed to complement its flagship CensWise AI/ML software. The application empowers users with real-time alerts and detailed reports, enabling proactive management and optimization of vegetation control strategies.

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The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center Aviation & Missile Technology Consortium® has down-selected BlueHalo as one of two vendors to move forward for the development of the Next-Generation Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) Missile.

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Shield AI announced that the U.S. Coast Guard has awarded the company a $198,106,876 indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity firm fixed-price contract to provide Contractor Owned Contractor Operated Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance services. This service will be implemented using the V-BAT unmanned aircraft system (UAS).

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a technology company in Defense, National Security and Global Markets, announced the successful demonstration of the second of three Valkyrie launch methods: the Kratos Trolley Launch System.

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Intelligent Energy has collaborated with Aurora Flight Sciences to help power the next generation of Aurora uncrewed aircraft systems through the use of fuel cell technology.

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