Epirus and Digital Force Technologies have partnered to deliver a fully integrated counter-UAS kill chain that unifies detection, tracking, identification, localization and non-kinetic defeat of unmanned aerial system (UAS) threats. Continue reading
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Ukrainian Drone Factory Opens in the UK
A factory that will manufacture drones for Ukrainian soldiers has opened in the Suffolk town of Mildenhall. Ukrspecsystems has repurposed an existing building to produce the unmanned aircraft as part of a £200m UK investment. Continue reading
Joint Interagency Task Force Announces Counter-UAS Marketplace
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 announced that its revolutionary counter-unmanned aircraft systems marketplace has reached initial operational capability. Continue reading
BAE Systems Partners with Tech Startup on C-UAS Technologies
BAE Systems and Frankenburg Technologies will explore opportunities to combine their expertise to accelerate the development of warheads for Frankenburg’s intended mass producible, low-cost missile systems for use in counter drone operations, as well as exploring other future technologies for development. Continue reading
MightyFly Closes $10M Financing to Scale Autonomous Hybrid eVTOL Aircraft for Expedited Logistics
MightyFly, an autonomous air logistics company developing hybrid eVTOL cargo aircraft for expedited delivery, has closed $10 million in new funding from Draper Associates, At One Ventures, and 500 Global. The round brings the company’s total funding to $15 million to date. Continue reading
Parrot Gets $18M ANAFI Order from Finland
Parrot, a European manufacturer of professional micro-UAVs, has welcomed the announcement by the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command regarding the procurement of Parrot ANAFI UKR systems to enhance Finland’s intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. Continue reading
Schiebel to Establish a UK Entity to Support Expanding Defence Opportunities
Schiebel announces its intention to establish a dedicated Schiebel UK legal entity, reflecting strong growth opportunities in the United Kingdom defence market and the company’s long-term commitment to supporting the UK Armed Forces and industrial partners. Continue reading
Kratos and GE Aerospace Win US Air Force Award to Design Engine for Expendable Collaborative Combat Aircraft
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has announced a joint U.S. Air Force contract worth $12.4 million to design a next-generation engine for small Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). Continue reading