Israel is to deploy a laser interception system to protect itself from ground-launched and airborne threats within the next 12 months, the government announced on 1 February. Continue reading
AIRT and APSA Collaborate to Support NIST Test Methods for sUAS
The Airborne Public Safety Association (APSA), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with over 50 years of experience supporting public safety aviation, and the Airborne International Response Team (AIRT), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting the use of drones and robotic systems for public safety and disaster response, have entered into an agreement of cooperation to support the implementation of the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Test Methods for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) to enhance safety and remote pilot proficiency surrounding public safety drone operations. Continue reading
AirData and Skydio Announce Technology Partnership
AirData UAV, a supplier of flight data management solutions, has announced a new technology partnership with Skydio, the U.S. drone manufacturer. The new partnership will allow Skydio Cloud to integrate into AirData’s robust fleet management platform—providing customers with a seamless and comprehensive fleet management solution. Continue reading
First Production IFC-4 Triton Delivered to US Navy
A Northrop Grumman Corporation MQ-4C Triton takes to the skies over the California desert as the Triton low-rate initial production schedule progresses. Continue reading
Kratos Gets $14M Contract Awards for Drone System Logistics Support
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a National Security Solutions provider and industry-leading provider of high-performance, jet-powered unmanned aerial systems, announced that it has recently received approximately $14 million in contract awards for logistics support, spares, consumables, and support needed to address the growing demand for Kratos’ customer drone system operations. Continue reading
Russia will use Soviet-Era Biplanes to Draw Out Ukrainian Air Defenses
The Russian military has quietly tested new ways of defeating Ukrainian air defense systems using Soviet-era AN-2 Colt biplanes. Continue reading
French Renewable Hydrogen Production Company Raises an Extra $19M
Lhyfe, a world pioneer and pure player in renewable hydrogen production, has announced that it has raised funds for a third time, for a sum of €17 million. Most of the funds came from Andera Partners via its new green infrastructure investment fund Andera Infra. Ovive (part of Les Saules group) and the risk capital company SFLD (Société Financière Lorient Développement) also backed Lhyfe in this fundraising. Continue reading
British Parts Found on Downed Russian Drones in Ukraine and EU
British parts were reportedly found in Russian-made spy drones captured by Ukrainian and Lithuanian troops. The part was discovered by researchers to be one of the European kits found on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) deployed in Ukraine and neighboring countries during a conflict in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine. Continue reading