Students from across the United States and around the world will converge on Tulsa this month as RoboNation brings its annual Student Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS) Competition to Oklahoma for the first time. Continue reading
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DARPA Lift Challenge Results
The DARPA Lift Challenge has set a new benchmark in vertical lift aviation. Taking place at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, the national competition concluded on Aug. 9 after teams demonstrated novel drone designs with the potential to transform vertical heavy-lift aircraft into a more accessible option for both the U.S. military and commercial industry. Continue reading
NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme Demos Applications of Unmanned and Autonomous Systems
The NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme recently convened researchers – along with national representatives and NATO subject-matter experts – to demonstrate security-related applications of unmanned and autonomous systems, and to chart future cooperation in the field. Continue reading
BAE Systems’ FalconWorks and Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works Unveil Blizzard Modular, Multi-Mission UAS at Farnborough
BAE Systems announced that its FalconWorks advanced projects division has partnered with Lockheed Martin’s legendary Skunk Works to develop Blizzard, a modular, unmanned aircraft built to carry out electronic warfare and attack missions, with the option to launch it from the ground, the air, the sea, or the back of a large military transport plane. Continue reading
GA-ASI Showcases Full-Scale CCA Model at Farnborough
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. enters this year’s Farnborough Airshow with a production contract from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) under its belt and growing international demand for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). In response to this interest, the company is featuring a full-size model of its CCA as part of its exhibit at D-010 (exterior stand). Continue reading
Meet the DARPA Lift Challenge Teams
This August, more than 100 teams will gather at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force to attempt to achieve unprecedented payload-to-weight ratios in vertical flight. Continue reading
GENIUS NY Announces Semifinalists for Cohort 10
CenterState CEO announced 12 companies are semifinalists for GENIUS NY program’s 10th cohort. GENIUS NY, operated by CenterState CEO and funded by Empire State Development with support from National Grid, is the world’s largest business accelerator focused on unmanned systems and robotics. Continue reading
DDP Announces 19 Companies Advancing to Gauntlet II
The Drone Dominance Program (DDP) is pleased to invite 19 companies to participate in Gauntlet II of its $1.1-billion Drone Dominance program at Fort Carson, CO, in August 2026, bringing them a stage closer to competing for production orders totaling 60,000 small-class one-way attack unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Continue reading