– Amprius Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer of next-generation lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, has announced a new SiCore cell as part of its expanding SiCore product platform. Continue reading
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How Thales is Contributing to the Future of Long-Range Drones
With the advent of drones in recent years, new applications and new capabilities have emerged, along with a shift towards using drones for missions that were previously much more costly and complex. Lionel Clarisse, chief architect for drone systems at Thales, discusses the new frontiers opened up by long-range drones. Continue reading
US Army Seeks High Altitude Spy Aircraft with Drones
The US Army is seeking industry input on a spy aircraft that can launch unmanned aerial systems. The aerial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance platform will be based on an executive jet aircraft, such as a Bombardier G6500, and operate at medium to high altitudes. Continue reading
Boeing to Test Drones for Japanese ‘Loyal Wingman’ Experiment
The Japanese Ministry of Defense has awarded Boeing a contract to test aerial drones for the country’s manned-unmanned teaming research and development. Continue reading
Silvus StreamCaster First MANET Radio to Receive FIPS 140-3 Level 2 Validation
– Silvus Technologies, a global supplier of advanced wireless networking solutions, has announced that its StreamCaster MANET radios are the first and only tactical radios with cryptographic modules to receive FIPS 140-3 Level 2 validation. Continue reading
Amazon Pauses Drone Deliveries for Software Changes after Oregon Test Crash
Amazon confirmed that it voluntarily paused its Prime Air drone deliveries in Texas and Arizona, but downplayed the role of a reported crash of two drones in December at an Oregon testing facility as a factor in the decision. Continue reading
Iran Unveils ‘Rezvan’ Kamikaze Drone
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has unveiled a new type of suicide drone with a range of 20 kilometers as the military unit continues to upgrade its cutting-edge warfare technology. Continue reading
Windracers Unveils ULTRA MK2 Cargo Drone
– Windracers, the low-cost logistics champion, unveiled its next generation of self-flying cargo aircraft, Windracers ULTRA MK2, at the ME London hotel in Central London. Continue reading