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– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and Calidus Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the prospective co-production of MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft and Gambit Collaborative Combat Aircraft in the UAE, as well as command and control and battle management systems. Continue reading
Zipline, the American robotics company behind the world’s largest autonomous delivery system, announced that it has surpassed two million commercial deliveries, raised more than $600 million in funding, and will expand operations to Houston and Phoenix in early 2026, with additional U.S. metros launching later in the year. With this round, Zipline is now valued at $7.6 billion. Continue reading
– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and Barzan Holdings, Qatar’s national defence and security leader, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the development of advanced Battle Management software capabilities. The signing took place on Monday during the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX). Continue reading
– Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire a manufacturing facility in the Dayton, Ohio area spanning more than 700,000 square feet. Continue reading
– Drone Sky Defender, Inc., a provider of advanced unmanned aircraft system (UAS) detection and airspace awareness solutions, has announced that Boeing has selected the company as its drone detection provider for manufacturing facilities nationwide. Continue reading
Ukraine has paused additional orders of HX-2 strike drones from German defence technology firm Helsing after technical problems emerged during frontline testing, according to Bloomberg. Continue reading
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. began construction Jan. 14 on a new hangar at El Mirage Airfield in El Mirage, California, adjacent to the company’s Desert Horizon Flight Operations Facility. Continue reading
French car manufacturer Renault will start producing long-range attack drones in France under a military project called “Chorus.” Production will take place at Le Mans (drone assembly) and Cléon (engines), under oversight of France’s DGA and with defence firm Turgis Gaillard. Continue reading