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Airbus Defence and Space and Helsing, a European defence AI and software company, signed a framework cooperation agreement at the ILA aerospace trade show in Berlin. According to the agreement, the companies will work together on artificial intelligence (AI) technologies which will be used in a future Wingman system. Continue reading
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. has announced that the Company has secured a purchase order to deliver 20 eBee VISION full-stack systems with control systems, batteries, backpacks, and limited spares, to a leading distributor in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The value of this system contract is expected to be approximately $2 million for fiscal year 2024. Continue reading
Airbus Defence and Space and NeuralAgent, an innovative AI start-up, have signed two contracts that will help shape the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme. This tri-national programme led by the Ministries of Defence from France, Germany and Spain marks a significant step forward in strengthening European Defence Systems, notably through cutting-edge artificial intelligence. Continue reading
Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, has announced the acquisition of the autonomy division of Xwing Inc., a developer of autonomous technology for aviation. Continue reading
Turkish drone-maker Titra is teaming with Airbus to modify the ALPiN unmanned helicopter so it can operate from naval platforms as well as take off and land autonomously, the former announced last week. Continue reading
A consortium of Japanese businesses led by NTT DOCOMO, Inc. and Space Compass Corporation, together with Mizuho Bank Limited and the Development Bank of Japan Inc., has committed to invest USD$100m in AALTO HAPS Limited, which manufactures and operates the stratospheric, solar-powered Zephyr High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS). The investment will be made through the Japanese Consortium’s investment vehicle, HAPS JAPAN Corporation. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Corporation and Andøya Space signed a Memorandum of Understanding formalizing their collaboration to support Norway’s Long Term Defense Plan. This includes developing advanced autonomous maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities to meet Norway’s priorities. Continue reading
CACI International Inc has announced that it was selected by the Canadian Armed Forces to deploy counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) that will defeat uncrewed aerial vehicle threats, including small drones, which have increasingly become more sophisticated and deadly. Continue reading