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– AeroVironment Inc., Simi Valley, California, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for Puma All Environment 3, Puma Long Endurance, Puma AE/LE Hybrid, and Raven unmanned aircraft systems, as well as spares, training and accessories in support of current and future Foreign Military Sales customers. Continue reading
The new Pentagon task force established to counter threats posed by small drones on Friday announced the creation of a hub for agencies to purchase counter-drone equipment and ways to improve how these systems work together. The effort comes as the U.S. faces an increasing number of incursions over these facilities, and about a year after a spate of them began popping up across the continent. Continue reading
Leonardo detailed plans to co-produce Baykar unmanned aircraft in Italy, adding final assembly lines for TB2, TB3, Akinci and the jet-powered Kizilelma under the LBA Systems venture. The move builds an EU-based supply chain and marries European certification and sensor-weapon integration with Baykar’s platforms. Continue reading
A Danish company that makes anti-drone technology has created new handheld and wearable devices that use radio signals to stop or disable dangerous drones. These tools are designed to help security forces and law enforcement protect areas from the growing threat of drones used for spying or attacks. Continue reading
– Anduril Industries, Costa Mesa, California, was awarded a ceiling of $50,000,000 Small Business Innovation Research III indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for Agile-Launched, tactically-integrated unmanned system and support services for testing, training, and supportability. Continue reading
The father and son team behind the world’s fastest quadcopter we featured last year has now built what essentially looks like a flying photovoltaic panel, in a bid to create a drone that’s powered by solar alone. Continue reading
EDGE, one of the world’s advanced technology and defence groups, and Anduril, a global defence technology company, will launch a joint venture to accelerate the design, development, and production of autonomous systems to support civil and defence mission sets in the Middle East and surrounding regions. Continue reading
– Embraer has announced that the A-29 Super Tucano is expanding its mission portfolio to counter modern unmanned threats effectively and affordably. Continue reading