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Orbital Corporation Ltd announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Anduril Industries Asia Pacific Pty Ltd, a US-based defence products company transforming U.S., Australian, and allied military capabilities with its advanced technologies. Continue reading
Zenith AeroTech, a developer of heavy-lift tethered aerial vehicles (TAVs), announced that it will be exhibiting for the first time its Quad 8 TAV and Ground Power Unit at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC), held May 17-19, in Tampa, Florida. Continue reading
To further extend the versatility of its MQ-9B line of Remotely Piloted Aircraft, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced that it will begin developing a short takeoff and landing (STOL)-capable MQ-9B aircraft, which includes the SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian models. Continue reading
Officially, the Ukrainian armed forces use kamikaze drones or known as loitering munition Switchblade 300, which were delivered from the United States earlier. Photos on social media show a completely destroyed drone. It is unclear whether the drone was shot down by Russian forces or fulfilled its mission. Continue reading
The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies on May 6th launched its new Center for UAV and Autonomy Studies (MI-UAS), a research center dedicated to elevating and informing the national debate on UAVs, autonomy, and the future of conflict. Continue reading
Spaceport America has confirmed a lease with a new tenant, but is providing no details yet about the company, its operations or lease terms; nor would it confirm a report last week that British aerospace company Prismatic may be establishing operations there. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman has released new concept art of a future unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which shows a sleeker design to that previously shown in late 2021. Continue reading
A swarm of 10 bright blue drones lifts off in a bamboo forest in China, then swerves its way between cluttered branches, bushes and over uneven ground as it autonomously navigates the best flight path through the woods. Continue reading