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The Pentagon announced that it will deliver 121 “Phoenix Ghost” drones. The drone was developed prior to Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine, but after discussions with Ukrainian officials, Air Force officials realized that the drone capabilities “very nicely suit their needs.” Continue reading
H2FLY, the Stuttgart-based developer of hydrogen fuel cell technologies for aircraft, announced that its demonstrator aircraft, the HY4, set what is believed to be a new world record last week for hydrogen-powered passenger aircraft, flying at an altitude of 7,230 feet and confirming the company’s position as one of the leading companies in this new sector. Continue reading
Undefined Technologies, a Florida-based tech startup, has unveiled the new aesthetic design of its silent eVTOL drone powered by ion propulsion. Continue reading
Addressing the need for large-scale, safe uncrewed aviation, Iris Automation has announced the commercial availability of Casia G, a ground-based version of its detect and avoid (DAA) surveillance solution. Continue reading
Zipline, an American company that specializes in using autonomously flying drones to deliver medical supplies, has taken off in Japan. Continue reading
The Boeing Sonic Cruiser was a concept jet airliner with a delta wing-canard configuration. It was distinguished from conventional airliners by its delta wing and high-subsonic cruising speed of up to Mach 0.98. Continue reading
Liteye Systems, based in Denver Colorado, has announced the delivery of the first SHIELD system to the US Army (RCCTO) HEL (High energy laser) effort. Continue reading
The Thales Spy’Ranger 330 in service with the French Army as part of the SMDR programme has obtained its first type certification by the French defence procurement agency’s airworthiness authority, testifying to the system’s proven performance in combat situations. Continue reading