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V2X, Inc. announced that it has been awarded a $19 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract by the U.S. Marine Corps to deliver Tempest counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) vehicles, expanding access to a highly mobile capability designed to protect maneuver forces against rapidly evolving unmanned threats. Continue reading
Airbility, a deep-tech aerospace and defence company developing high-speed electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, announced that it has raised USD 4.7 million (KRW 6.5 billion) in Series A funding led by a Silicon Valley-based global VC Sazze Partners. The round brings Airbility’s total funding to USD 7.6 million (KRW 10.5 billion). Continue reading
A European joint venture has been established to manufacture Ukraine’s BARS jet-powered drone, with production beginning in early September and the first systems expected to reach Ukraine’s Defence Forces starting October 10, the drone’s developer told RBC-Ukraine on September 7. Continue reading
Heven AeroTech, a leading hydrogen-powered drone manufacturer, integrating AI and quantum capabilities for next-generation flight, has announced the launch of its national, multi-site unmanned aerial system (UAS) manufacturing network with the opening of a regional 56,000-square-foot production facility in Winchester, Virginia. Continue reading
Hermeus has decided that its Mk 2 Quarterhorse hypersonic drone will be equipped with autonomy software provided by defence tech firm Anduril. Continue reading
Ukrainian company BlueBird Tech has unveiled the Bebradrone KIT, a modular version of its Bebradrone UAV. Continue reading
AeroVironment, Inc. has been awarded a landmark contract valued at $464.8 million by the U.S. Army Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Fires (PAE Fires) program office for the Enduring-High Energy Laser (E-HEL) program.
Griffon Aerospace Inc. was awarded a $132,978,776 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide Griffon Outlaw systems, support equipment and field service representatives, according to a Department of War contract announcement. Continue reading