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Kratos Reveals Secret Hypersonic Drone Program
Kratos is developing a hypersonic drone, adding to a growing portfolio of high-speed vehicles, CEO Eric DeMarco told Aviation Week in a March 18 interview. Continue reading
GA-ASI Releases New TacSit-C2 for Payload Command and Control
– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has released its latest evolution of the company’s payload command and control (C2), and tactical situational awareness software called TacSit-C2. The new version builds on GA-ASI’s more than 25 years of experience in developing and deploying C2 for various payloads that are integrated onto GA-ASI’s world-leading Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). TacSit-C2 is part of General Atomics’ Quadratix software enterprise. Continue reading
First NATO Innovation Hackathon Promotes Advanced Technologies for Defence
From 11 to 18 March 2025, NATO and the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) brought together more than 60 companies from across the Alliance to compete in the first NATO Innovation Hackathon. The aim was to uncover new technological solutions to improve intelligence gathering and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and electronic warfare system detection, including in degraded visual environments, such as at night. Continue reading
MassDOT Aeronautics Reports Successful Drone Delivery Demonstrations
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division has announced the successful completion of flights by three companies, which conducted drone medical delivery demonstrations transporting packages of up to 10 pounds. The tests were designed to explore and assess the future use of drones, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, for small package delivery, especially for home-based healthcare and emergency medical response in the future. Continue reading
GA-ASI Achieves Europe’s EMAR/FR 145 Maintenance Organization Approval for MQ-9A and MQ-9B Platforms
– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has received the prestigious EMAR/FR 145 Maintenance Organization Approval for component maintenance from the French Military Continuing Airworthiness Authority, DSAE. This approval underscores GA-ASI’s commitment to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational excellence in military aviation. Continue reading
HevenDrones and Mach Industries Partner to Manufacture Hydrogen-Powered Drones in the USA
— Mach Industries, a leader in advanced defense manufacturing, has announced that it will partner with HevenDrones, a global player in hydrogen-powered drone technology. The partnership will integrate Forge, Mach Industries’ survivable manufacturing network, and HevenDrones’ advanced UAV technology to produce drone platforms. Continue reading
Saab and the Swedish Air Force Deploy ‘Loke’ C-UAS Solution in 84 Days
In a remarkable feat of collaboration, the Swedish Air Force, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), and Saab together with partners have successfully evaluated concept “Loke” in a mere 84 days. This innovative new capability is designed for detecting and countering hostile drones, marking a significant advancement in counter-drone technology. Continue reading