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– Patria has signed an agreement with Airbus Defence and Space in Spain to participate in SIRTAP High capability Tactical UAS delivering a wide band line-of-sight datalink solution, covering aerial vehicles and ground systems in series production. Continue reading
The UAE has taken a bold step towards redefining urban transportation with the commencement of air corridor mapping and regulatory framework development for piloted and autonomous air taxis and cargo drones. This transformative initiative marks a major leap forward in the nation’s mission to lead the future of mobility. Continue reading
In Aug. 2024, a team of NASA researchers and partners gathered in Missoula, to test new drone-based technology for localized forecasting, or micrometeorology. Researchers attached wind sensors to a drone, NASA’s Alta X quadcopter, aiming to provide precise and sustainable meteorological data to help predict fire behaviour. Continue reading
In the future, autonomous drones could be used to shuttle inventory between large warehouses. A drone might fly into a semi-dark structure the size of several football fields, zipping along hundreds of identical aisles before docking at the precise spot where its shipment is needed. Continue reading
In a recent flight test campaign, conducted in collaboration with the leading European aerospace company, UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía and Primoco UAV SE showcased the seamless integration of advanced guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) technologies with teaming intelligence software. This integration enabled the autonomous and dynamic coordination of multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in a real-time swarm from a manned aircraft and its potential in manned-unmanned teaming (MUT) missions. Continue reading
Poland’s largest private defence technology firm, WB Group, showcased its battle-tested Warmate Tube-Launched (TL) Loitering Munition System for the first time at Aero India 2025. In a significant move, the company, through its Indian subsidiary WB Electronics India Pvt Ltd, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with an Indian firm. Continue reading
Ukraine continues to strengthen its defense partnerships, with the Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov holding negotiations with a delegation from Boeing Defense, led by Executive Director Steven Parker. The discussions focused on expanding cooperation in the production of ammunition and aerial weapons, with a particular emphasis on the potential for joint UAV manufacturing. Continue reading
The SESAR-supported SPATIO project is delivering a separation management service that will help drones safely and simultaneously operate in very low-level airspace. Continue reading