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– AeroVironment has announced it has been awarded a $46.6M contract by the Italian Ministry of Defence for the delivery of its JUMP 20 vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) medium uncrewed aircraft system (MUAS). The five-year contract encompasses the procurement of JUMP 20 air vehicles, engineering services, initial sustainment and onsite technical support – ensuring rapid fielding and operational readiness from day one. Continue reading
Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii is testing novel energy technology to provide electrical power and hydrogen fuel in the kind of isolated and austere outposts the Air Force will need in the Pacific theater for its new Agile Combat Employment way of warfare. Continue reading
The Falcon Mini is a two-propeller “bicopter” which is claimed to be nimbler, quieter, and more energy-efficient than its four-prop counterparts. Continue reading
U.S. Air Forces in Europe is using one of its premier F-16 squadrons to develop and practice new tactics and weapons to counter drones. The exercise stems from the service’s experience in the Middle East, fighting off Iranian and Houthi attacks. Continue reading
Mayman Aerospace has announced the successful completion of test flights for the RAZOR P100, which will be the first commercial aircraft in the company’s family of autonomous UAS. The achievement marks a major milestone not only for RAZOR but for the company’s strategic vision and market position. Continue reading
Now FMV, together with the Swedish Armed Forces and FOI, is taking decisive steps in building the future capability for combat with unmanned systems, commonly known as drones. Project Demo Ucav, a high-tech demonstration project for unmanned systems and protection against them, aims to build knowledge, test new technologies and pave the way for next-generation systems and new capabilities within the Swedish Armed Forces. Continue reading
Korean Air announced on the 16th that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Doosan Enerbility to collaborate on developing aviation engine technology and unmanned aerial systems. Continue reading
– Terra Drone Corporation, a global Drone Service Provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies in Saudi Arabia. This collaboration signifies a strategic partnership to explore innovation in drones, robotics, and AI-driven solutions tailored to the oil and gas sector, supporting localization efforts. Continue reading