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NATO has launched the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) marketplace to accelerate the acquisition of counter-drone technologies. It’s part of Drone Edge, an initiative launched at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in Ankara in July. Continue reading
Axon, a global leader in public safety technology, has announced an additional $1.2 billion investment in Skydio. The agreement, which will add approximately 20% to Axon’s fully diluted ownership in Skydio at a $5.2 billion pre-money valuation, builds on a partnership that is already bringing Skydio drones to public safety agencies across the U.S., marking a major expansion of Axon’s Drone as First Responder (DFR) program.
Shield has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Echodyne Corp., an industry-leading radar company, in a transaction valued at $5.3 billion. Echodyne radars are built into hundreds of counter-drone and security systems used by defence, government and commercial customers in more than 40 countries. Both companies expect triple-digit revenue growth this fiscal year. Continue reading
Zipline has announced a $1.5 billion raise at a $21.5 billion post-money valuation, led by Paradigm, WCM Investment Management, and Layer Global with participation from Valor Equity Partners, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Uber, Tiger Global, J.P. Morgan, ARK Invest, and Salesforce Ventures. Continue reading
The Department of War’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) has announced a conditional loan commitment of up to $450 million to Neros, Inc., a U.S.-based developer and manufacturer of dual-use small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS).
Skyborne Technologies USA has announced that its Cerberus MI sUAS has been added to the Department of War’s Blue UAS Cleared List, clearing the armed, reusable Group 2 platform for procurement and operation across the Department without an exception to policy. Continue reading
Rheinmetall Air Defence AG has entered into an agreement with Silvus Technologies, a leading innovator in radio frequency (RF) technology, to integrate its passive RF sensors into Rheinmetall’s ground-based air defence systems. Continue reading
Quantum Systems is establishing a permanent presence in Japan by establishing Quantum Systems Japan K.K., and a local office in Tokyo. The move marks the company’s next step in building an industrial presence in the country and was announced during Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to Japan. Continue reading