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Four Companies Win Spots on $400M Air Force Skyborg UAV Prototyping IDIQ

Concept art from the Air Force Research Lab shows how the F-35 could be linked to a series of drones through the “loyal wingman” program

The Boeing Co., General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems Inc. and Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. have each been awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts with a shared ceiling of $400,000,000 for all subsequent competitively selected delivery orders in support of the Skyborg Vanguard Program. Continue reading

First Flight for Modified German Heron TP

In preparation for its delivery to the German Armed Forces, the German Heron TP UAV has completed its first flight in the skies of the State of Israel. The UAV was modified according to the needs and requirements of the German Ministry of Defense. Continue reading

World’s Most Powerful Drone for Cinematography

The culmination of almost a decade of experience in designing, building and flying multiple types of drones in some of the most complex and challenging situations and environments on the planet. The ‘Ultra’ represents the latest in drone technology and safety features. Continue reading

US Marine Corps, Verizon Launch ‘Living Lab’ to Test 5G

Verizon and the U.S. Marine Corps are working together at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar to explore ways the military and other U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) agencies can use Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband to transform operations in areas ranging from communications to base security. Continue reading