The Messerschmitt 210 was intended to replace the effective yet outdated Bf 110 fighter-bomber. Then, after dozens of enhancements, the Me 210 evolved into the Me 410 Hornet in 1942. Continue reading
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Australia Opens Hypersonics Research Centre
The Australian Government’s commitment to innovation and national security is at the forefront following the official opening of Defence’s state-of-the-art, purpose built Australian Hypersonics Research Precinct at Eagle Farm in Brisbane. Continue reading
Canadian Coast Guard Conducts Offshore Sea Trials of VTOL UAS
Kongsberg Geospatial announced that it successfully conducted sea trials of the Shield AI V-BAT Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) on behalf of the Canadian Coast Guard, operating from a small cargo vessel far offshore in international waters. Continue reading
Chevron Orders American Robotics’ Automated Drones
Ondas Holdings Inc., a provider of private wireless data, drone and automated data solutions through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Ondas Networks Inc. and American Robotics, Inc., announced today that American Robotics received a new purchase order from Chevron for its fully autonomous, FAA-approved, Scout Systems. Continue reading
Robotic Skies to Service Emesent Products in the Americas
Robotic Skies has announced a new service partnership with the Australian drone technology company Emesent that will mean users in the Americas get their Emesent products serviced and repaired locally. Continue reading
FedEx Wants to Equip Airbus A321s with Anti-Missile Laser Countermeasures
The FAA has filed a proposal with the U.S. Department of Transportation that seeks special conditions that would allow FedEx aircraft to carry infrared countermeasures to defend against heat-seeking missiles. While this isn’t the first time that infrared countermeasures have been proposed for commercial aircraft, or even FedEx aircraft, the filing suggests the need for missile defenses even in the commercial airline sector still remains. Continue reading
Delek Gets First BVLOS Approval for US Refineries with Percepto Drones
Percepto, a supplier of autonomous inspections by industrial robotics, announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations for Delek US Holdings’ refineries in Tyler, Texas and El Dorado, Arkansas. Continue reading
Tekever Raises $23M for Maritime Surveillance Drones
Tekever, which makes AI-integrated drones specifically tailored to monitor and detect activity on the water, has raised €20 million (nearly $23 million at today’s rates). Ventura Capital led the round with participation from Iberis Capital and a number of unnamed strategic investors from the maritime industry. It will use the funds to hire more staff and continue to expand its technology. Continue reading