AeroVironment, Inc. has announced the two latest additions to its AV_Halo unified mission software platform:
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Ondas to Acquire Omnisys for Battle-Proven Battlefield Orchestration Software
Ondas Inc., a provider of advanced autonomous systems and next-generation defence and security technologies, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Omnisys Ltd., an Israeli developer of AI-powered Battle Resource Optimization (BRO) software for multi-domain defence planning and real-time decision-making. Continue reading
Honeywell Aerospace and Odys Aviation Create Airborne Counter-UAS Defence Solution
Honeywell has announced a collaboration with Odys Aviation, a dual-use aerospace company developing hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, to deliver a persistent airborne defence solution aimed at protecting critical infrastructure from evolving drone threats. Continue reading
Shield AI Raises $2B to Reach $12.7B Valuation, Acquires Software Company Aechelon
Shield AI announced it is raising $1.5 billion in Series G funding at a $12.7 billion post-money valuation, alongside $500 million in fixed-return preferred equity financing. Continue reading
AirData Launches Public Safety Program for Drone Fleets
AirData is the leading drone flight data and fleet management platform, trusted by more than 444,000 pilots worldwide across 232 countries with over 60,000,000 uploaded flights. The company has just announced the launch of AirData’s Public Safety Program, a dedicated initiative designed to give law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency response agencies access to the tools, resources, and community already powering some of the most recognized drone programs globally – now spanning 60 regions.
Sikorsky and Robinson Helicopter Company Integrate MATRIX Autonomy into Robinson R66 TURBINETRUCK
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) have unveiled the R66 TURBINETRUCK, an autonomous cargo helicopter that pairs Sikorsky’s MATRIX autonomy system with Robinson Unmanned’s new cargo UAS platform. Continue reading
Anduril CCA Switches AI Pilots Midflight
The U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme recently demonstrated a significant technical milestone as one of its prototype aircraft, built by Anduril Industries, successfully switched between two separate artificial-intelligence-driven mission autonomy systems during a single flight. Continue reading
Shield AI Selected as Mission Autonomy Provider for the U.S. Air Force CCA Program
Shield AI, the deep-tech company developing advanced autonomy software and aircraft, has been selected as a mission autonomy provider supporting the U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. Continue reading