French automotive and defence companies are going to produce drones on Ukrainian soil. Announcing the initiative on LCI, French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu spoke of a “win-win” partnership with Ukraine. Continue reading
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Quantum Systems Opens New US Facility to Scale Delivery of AI-Powered ISR Solutions
– Quantum Systems, a provider of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aerial intelligence solutions, announced the grand opening of its new 135,000-square-foot U.S. production and integration facility at 609 Science Drive in Moorpark, California. Continue reading
Germany’s Donaustahl Ramps Up Production of FPV Drone Flight Controllers
German firm Donaustahl has begun mass production of flight controllers for FPV drones, with volumes already reaching six figures. Continue reading
Lockheed Martin and IBM’s Red Hat Team to Develop Smart Drone Swarms
When seconds matter, real-time software updates can make or break a mission. That’s why Lockheed Martin teamed up with Red Hat to accelerate the rapid deployment of swarm autonomy technologies, enabling software updates to make unmanned aerial systems smarter at scale in tactical environments. Continue reading
AgEagle Sells eBee TAC Public Safety Drones to Sweden
– AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. has announced orders for multiple eBee TAC Public Safety units to the Government of Sweden. The order was executed through its strategic partnership with Brigantes, the AgEagle defense distributor for the Nordic region. Continue reading
Piasecki Aircraft Partners with Volz Servos for Advanced Rotorcraft Autonomy
– Piasecki Aircraft Corporation, a pioneer in vertical flight, announced that it has entered into a key partnership with Volz Servos, a German manufacturer of high-reliability, redundant electromagnetic actuators. Continue reading
Kratos and GE Aerospace Team on New Propulsion System for UAS
– Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. and GE Aerospace have announced a formal teaming agreement to advance propulsion technologies for the next generation of affordable unmanned aerial systems and Collaborative Combat Aircraft-type (CCA-type) aircraft. Continue reading
Elistair Supplies an Autonomous Lookout for European Maritime Security
French company Elistair, specialised in tethered drones, has announced its participation in the European project SMAUG (Smart Maritime And Underwater Guardian). This collaborative program, funded by the European Union with nearly €6 million, brings together 21 partners from 7 countries around a common goal: strengthening surveillance and protection of sensitive port and maritime areas. Continue reading