– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, has been awarded a $34,870,790 firm-fixed-price order (N0001925F0017) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001922G0006). Continue reading
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Smartshooter Gets $13M US Army Contract for Smash 2000L Fire Control Systems
– SMARTSHOOTER, a designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems, has announced that its U.S. subsidiary, SMARTSHOOTER Inc., has received a new order valued at $13M from the U.S. Army for SMASH 2000L fire control systems. Continue reading
NV5 Awarded $10M Location and Surveys Contract by North Carolina Department of Transportation
– NV5, a provider of tech-enabled engineering, certification, and consulting solutions, announced today that it has been awarded a two-year, $10 million statewide contract by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to provide a comprehensive suite of geospatial and utility services to support statewide infrastructure planning and development. Continue reading
Ukraine Arms Soldiers with Domestic Anti-Drone Pistol
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has approved a domestically made anti-drone pistol for the armed forces in a move to enhance individual soldier survivability against hostile drones. Continue reading
Russia Attacks Ukraine with 470 mph Drone
Russia launched a new type of jet-powered attack UAV called the Dan-M against Ukraine on the morning of 29 May. The drones were launched in a group from Crimea. Continue reading
US Air Force Deploys Autonomous Drones to Inspect Fuel Lines
According to information published by U.S. Air Force on May 27, 2025, the U.S. Air Force 378th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron (ELRS) has begun implementing a new drone-based method for inspecting fuel infrastructure within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Continue reading
The Awesome F4U Corsair
The F4U Corsair is one of the most iconic fighter planes in history, and for good reason! With its distinctive bent wing design and powerful engine, this aircraft was a game-changer in World War II and the Korean War. Continue reading
Motorola Solutions to Acquire Silvus Technologies for $4.4BN
– Motorola Solutions has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Silvus Technologies, Inc. (“Silvus”) for $4.4 billion in up-front consideration. Continue reading