Category Archives: AI

Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Awarded US Army Contract for Black Hawk Modernization Efforts

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company has announced a new U.S. Army contract that will fund Black Hawk modernization engineering efforts. The initial $43 million contract award will focus on foundational capabilities for modernization: enhancement of the airframe and inclusion of a digital backbone capability to allow for rapid unmanned aerial systems (UAS) integration. Continue reading →

Auterion to Deliver 33,000 Skynode Drone Strike Kits to Ukraine

– Auterion, the international defence software company and provider of AI-powered drone software solutions, has announced a landmark commitment to deliver 33,000 artificial intelligence-driven drone ‘strike kits’ to Ukraine. The initiative, backed by a $50 million Pentagon contract, represents a major step forward in supporting Ukraine’s defense capabilities. Continue reading →

Frontex Deploys Shield AI’s V-BAT Drone to Secure Borders in Eastern Europe

– Shield AI, the deep-tech company building state-of-the-art autonomy software products and aircraft, announced that its V-BAT unmanned aircraft system (UAS) has been operational in Europe since early June under a contract with Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, and in partnership with Global Sat Tech, to provide a comprehensive border management solution. Continue reading →

Destinus Acquires Daedalean to Expand AI Capabilities in Flight Systems

– Destinus Group BV announced it has signed a binding agreement to acquire Zurich-based Daedalean AG, a leader in aviation AI solutions, for CHF 180 million (approximately USD 225 million) in a combined cash-and-stock transaction. The acquisition, expected to close by the end of 2025, integrates state-of-the-art AI into Destinus’s core products, significantly enhancing the company’s technological strength. Continue reading →