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The United States and Germany were the pioneers of aircraft during World War 2, including innovations with an incredible arsenal of weapon systems. As the war drew close to the end, the Luftwaffe launched the first jet-powered bomber, the Arado Ar 234, in a last effort to turn the tide of the war. Continue reading
Darkhive Inc., a San Antonio-based drone developer, has won a $5 million contract to develop autonomous software for the U.S. Air Force. The startup was awarded a Phase III Small Business Innovation Research contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory’s innovation hub to integrate and test next generation autonomy software for drones — which the Department of Defense refers to as uncrewed aerial system platforms. Continue reading
Droniq GmbH is extending the ‘visibility’ of air traffic in very low-level airspace, making aircraft easier to detect. Through a cooperation agreement with jetvision, Droniq will be able to track the position of all participants in air traffic that use any of the common technologies for collision avoidance or position broadcast. Continue reading
Mykhailo’s squad has a seemingly impossible task ahead. Stationed in southern Ukraine as part of Ukraine’s counteroffensive, they must find a way to clear out a network of Russian trenches manned by a well-dug-in enemy that has both more troops and more armored equipment. Continue reading
NUAIR and the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) are happy to host the 5th annual NYS Public Safety UAS Summit. The summit is open to all public safety agencies. Continue reading
Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier assumed responsibility of the Lethal Unmanned Systems directed requirement on May 4, 2023, and initiated the Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program under Project Manager Soldier Warrior and Product Manager Soldier Precision Targeting Devices. Continue reading
Following the announcement of a power increase for the SP-210 FI TS ROS, German engine manufacturer Sky Power International presents another engine from its portfolio with a significant increase in power. Continue reading
BAE Systems has launched a new division within its Air Sector called FalconWorks. It is a new centre for advanced and agile research and development designed to deliver a range of cutting-edge combat air capabilities to the UK and its allies. Continue reading