Amprius Technologies has been awarded a grant of up to $75 million from the U.S. Department of War to retrofit an existing domestic production line from EV batteries to high-energy density cells for unmanned aerial systems.
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Anduril’s Lattice Software to Integrate with Latvian BLAZE Interceptors
U.S. defence technology company Anduril, which develops autonomous systems and command-and-control software, and defence technology company ORIGIN, which develops autonomous unmanned aircraft systems, have agreed to assess the integration of their technologies to strengthen deterrence on NATO’s eastern flank. Continue reading
TEKEVER and Threod Systems to Develop Long-Term Strategic Partnership
TEKEVER, Europe’s leading provider of AI-driven autonomous systems, and Threod Systems, a leading developer and manufacturer of unmanned aerial systems and defence technologies, have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for long-term cooperation and the development of strategic partnership opportunities.
Uvision and Lendurai Partner to Integrate AI-Enabled Autonomy into Unmanned Systems
Uvision, a global supplier of smart integrated systems and loitering munitions, and Lendurai, an Estonian defence technology company specializing in AI-enabled autonomy solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), announced that they have signed a partnership agreement to integrate Lendurai’s AI and autonomy software with Uvision’s loitering munition systems. Continue reading
PHASA-35 Selected for UK Power Beaming Project
Under the new £15.7m contract Prismatic, the BAE Systems company which has developed the PHASA-35 High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) Unmanned Air System (UAS), will provide the aircraft as the flight demonstration platform for a new power beaming technology designed to keep solar-powered stratospheric aircraft flying year-round, day or night. Continue reading
Bristow Orders 10 Additional Early Delivery Chaparral Aircraft
Elroy Air has announced that Bristow Group Inc. has expanded its early delivery reservations for the Chaparral autonomous cargo aircraft, reserving 10 additional early delivery positions for a total of 15. Bristow previously secured early delivery slots for five Chaparral drones and announced a pre-order agreement for up to 100 Chaparral drones. Continue reading
TEKEVER Raises $580 M in Series D Round Taking Valuation to $6.4 BN
TEKEVER, Europe’s leading provider of AI-powered autonomous systems, announced the first close of its US $580 million Series D financing, valuing the company at US $6.4 billion. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman and Camgian Collaborate on AI Capabilities for Multi-Domain Integrated Defence
Northrop Grumman announced a strategic collaboration with Camgian to explore harnessing its advanced Reactor AI platform to enhance command and fire control capabilities for U.S. and allied forces, enabling warfighters to operate more effectively on the battlefield. Continue reading