The preliminary contract for the transfer of the business complexes of Piaggio Aero Industries and Piaggio Aviation – the two companies operating under the Piaggio Aerospace brand – to the Turkish Company Baykar has been signed. Continue reading
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Amazon Names Location of First Planned Prime Air Drone Delivery Centre in the UK
Since launching in 2022 in the U.S., Amazon has safely delivered thousands of packages to customers in 60 minutes or less using a fleet of electric drones designed, built, and operated by Amazon. In 2023, Amazon announced its plans to launch drone deliveries in the UK through Prime Air. Continue reading
Lockheed Martin F-35 Controls AI-Enabled Drone in Flight
– Lockheed Martin says the stealthy F-35 Joint Strike Fighter now has a firmly demonstrated ability to act as an in-flight ‘quarterback’ for advanced drones like the U.S. Air Force’s future Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) with the help of artificial intelligence-enabled systems. Continue reading
Shield AI V-BAT Selected as Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s First Maritime ISR Platform
– Shield AI, the defense technology company building an AI-powered autonomy software platform and tools for the world, announced that its V-BAT unmanned aircraft system (UAS) has been selected by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) as the country’s first-ever maritime-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platform. Continue reading
SMARTSHOOTER Unveils SMASH DOME: A Layered CUAS Solution for Area Defense and Force Protection
– SMARTSHOOTER introduces its latest counter-UAS (C-UAS) solution: SMASH DOME. This lightweight, portable, and adaptable solution supports both covert and overt operations, delivering tactical area defense against Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Continue reading
Scandinavia’s Kriton Gets $31M Contract for Advanced Optical Assemblies for UAV Market
– Kitron has entered into a significant long-term contract for the production and services of advanced optical assemblies tailored for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and drone market. Continue reading
Draganfly Secures FAA Waiver for Drone Operations Over People and Moving Vehicles
– Draganfly Inc. has announced that it has secured a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver enabling its small unmanned aircraft (sUA) to conduct operations over human beings and moving vehicles. This waiver marks a significant milestone for Draganfly and highlights its commitment to advancing the capabilities of UAV operations in complex urban environments. Continue reading
XQ-67 Getting Upgrades in Demon Ape Program
The U.S. Air Force’s XQ-67A drone is set to receive modifications and upgrades to demonstrate its ability to perform certain missions as part of a program called Demon Ape. Originally developed as a ‘sensor truck’ for the once-secretive Off-Board Sensing Station (OBSS) program, the stealthy XQ-67A is now being used as a testbed to support the Air Force’s larger Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) advanced drone effort. Continue reading