VTG, a provider of force modernization and digital transformation solutions, announced that it has been selected by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division, a field activity of the Naval Sea Systems Command, to equip more ships in the U.S. Fleet with an innovative laser designed to counter threats from unmanned aerial systems. Continue reading
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AeroVironment Gets $15.9M USAF Puma 3 AE and Raven Orders
AeroVironment, Inc. has announced receipt of two firm-fixed-price orders totaling $15,940,378 from the United States Air Force. The orders, received on April 19, 2021 and May 6, 2021, encompass the procurement of Puma 3 AE unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and spares packages, as well as Raven UAS spares packages. Continue reading
UK Exercises Option for Additional 13 Protectors
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has exercised the clause in its contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI) to manufacture and deliver 13 additional Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Air Systems (RPAS) that had previously been identified as options. Continue reading
Deutsche Aircraft and Universal Hydrogen Partner on Zero Emissions Regional Aviation
Deutsche Aircraft, the new purpose-driven German aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and Universal Hydrogen Co., the company fueling carbon-free flight, have announced a technical collaboration to advance the decarbonization of aviation, a global imperative in the fight against climate change. Continue reading
Aerostar to Assemble Watchkeeper in Romania
Romanian aircraft construction and repair company Aerostar and UK military joint-venture U-TacS have signed a memorandum for cooperation in the assembly of military drones in Bacau, the city mayor said. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Gets $13M USAF Repairs Contract
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, San Diego, California, has been awarded a $13,000,000 modification (P00005) to contract FA8539-21-F-0007 for repair services for the RQ-4 Global Hawk and MQ-4C Triton. Continue reading
DRONAMICS and DHL Partner for Middle-Mile Drone Delivery
DRONAMICS, a global middle-mile cargo drone developer and operator, has unveiled a partnership agreement with the world’s number one logistics company, DHL. Continue reading
PrecisionHawk Teams with NRECA to Upskill UAV Pilots Conducting Electric Grid Inspections
PrecisionHawk, Inc., a provider of actionable intelligence for enterprises’ physical assets, announced it is collaborating with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) to bring a new wave of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) instruction to electric co-ops across the United States. Continue reading







