Liteye Systems, based in Denver Colorado, has received a follow-on contract award from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to provide service and support for deployed counter unmanned defense systems. Continue reading
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Thales and Operational Solutions to Cooperate on C-UAV and UTM Solutions
Thales and UK-based defence firm Operational Solutions Limited (OSL) have signed a cooperation agreement to further develop and deliver joint opportunities and solutions in the areas of civil counter-unmanned aerial vehicles and systems (C-UAV), as well as unmanned traffic management (UTM). Continue reading
Nordic Unmanned Acquires AirRobot
Nordic Unmanned has signed an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares the leading German drone developer and manufacturer AirRobot. Continue reading
Eurodrone Gets €118M Funding Injection
In presence of the main MALE RPAS industrial partners (Leonardo S.p.a, Airbus Defence & Space SAU and Dassault Aviation), the OCCAR-EA Director and a senior representative from Airbus Defence & Space GmbH (coordinating company) signed the Grant Agreement to allow European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) funding from the European Union to partially finance the MEDIUM ALTITUDE LONG ENDURANCE REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (MALE RPAS) programme (aka EURODRONE). Continue reading
Doosan Mobility Hydrogen Drones Enter the European Market
Doosan Mobility Innovation(DMI) is accelerating its plan to enter the European market with the first European dealer, FRP Advanced Technologies Aerospace & Defence, S.L(FRP Tech.). Continue reading
Red Cat Holdings to Acquire Teal Drones
Red Cat Holdings, Inc., a technology provider to the drone industry, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Teal Drones, a supplier of commercial and government unmanned aerial vehicle technology. The all-stock transaction will add Teal Drones to Red Cat’s portfolio and strengthen the group’s spectrum of offerings across North America. Continue reading
AeroVironment Gets $22M BVLOS ISR Services Award for US Special Ops
AeroVironment, Inc. announced it was awarded a competitive task order valued at approximately $22 million on May 21, 2021 from the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) for ISR services using JUMP 20 medium unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) at an undisclosed customer location. Continue reading
GE and Microdrones Partner to Launch GE Industrial Drone Line
GE and Microdrones have entered into a worldwide licensing partnership, where Microdrones will bring the GE industrial drone line to market globally, providing professionals access to powerful aerial surveying technology that will enable them to work more efficiently, accurately, safely and profitably. Continue reading