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The Air Force Armament Directorate (AFLCMC/EB) and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) have partnered to identify and prototype commercial and dual-use technology solutions for an enterprise test vehicle that demonstrates modularity for subsystem upgrade testing. The technology will also serve as a foundation for affordable high-rate production. Continue reading
SkyGrid, a Boeing, SparkCognition company, is teaming with NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) to collaborate on integrating services, functions, and capabilities essential for operations of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft. This work is part of NASA Langley’s broader strategy to advance autonomous aviation and increase airspace safety and access. Continue reading
Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, has announced the acquisition of the autonomy division of Xwing Inc., a developer of autonomous technology for aviation. Continue reading
Turkish drone-maker Titra is teaming with Airbus to modify the ALPiN unmanned helicopter so it can operate from naval platforms as well as take off and land autonomously, the former announced last week. Continue reading
Wild land fires pose significant challenges to both ecosystems and human safety, necessitating innovative approaches for effective management and mitigation. Unmanned aerial vehicles have emerged as invaluable tools in addressing various aspects of wildfire and prescribed fire science. Research funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program offers a comprehensive exploration of the design and modelling of a versatile, reconfigurable multi-rotor UAV. Continue reading
Airbus will be presenting its new Wingman concept at the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA in Berlin. In military aviation, a “Wingman” is a pilot in another aircraft that protects and supports the flight lead, delivers more tactical options and thus contributes to mission success. Continue reading
InformNapalm, an investigative organization, analyzed the documents, exposing that Russia is using NVIDIA’s Jetson series microcomputers for image recognition in its new Albatros M5 drones. Continue reading
At the Black Sea Defense & Aerospace 2024 exhibition, the Romanian Military Technical Academy unveiled the Ultra 60, a class I tactical drone designed to be affordable and effective for military operations. This prototype marks a significant step in the development of cost-effective unmanned aerial systems (UAS) intended for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Continue reading