– Anduril Industries and COBBS BELUX BV have signed an agreement to explore opportunities for the localisation of advanced defence technologies in Belgium. Continue reading
UK Civil Aviation Authority Publishes Future of Flight: BVLOS Roadmap
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has just published its Future of Flight: BVLOS roadmap setting out operational pathways to unlock the full economic and societal potential of airborne drones. Continue reading
Miami Pilots Autonomous Police Patrol Vehicle with Tethered Drone
The nation’s first autonomous patrol vehicle, known as the Police Unmanned Ground vehicle (PUG) Patrol Partner, makes its debut today in Miami-Dade County as part of a pilot program developed and sponsored by Policing Lab in partnership with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO). Continue reading
GA-ASI and Dutch Ministry of Defense Sign Agreement to Develop New Defence Capabilities
On October 16, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed an agreement to develop innovative defence capabilities starting with a small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) designed to provide multi-role intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The new platform will be low cost and able to host a variety of operationally relevant payloads and capabilities. Continue reading
US Army, DIU Select Anduril to Advance Next-Generation Counter-UAS Fire Control Capabilities
The U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office Missiles and Space, in coordination with Defense Innovation Unit, successfully completed the C-UAS fire control solution competition, selecting Anduril as the winner. Continue reading
KAI and KRATOS Form Strategic Partnership to Advance Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T)
– Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) announced on October 16 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with U.S.-based KRATOS to foster mutual cooperation in the Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) sector. Continue reading
Private Contractor Takes Credit for Last Year’s New Jersey UFO Scare
A private company at a high-powered Army conference demonstrated a unique aircraft at the event — and allegedly took responsibility for setting off last year’s drone and “UFO” pandemonium in New Jersey, a source told The Post. Continue reading
16,000 Drone Show in Liuyang, Hunan,China
The 17th Liuyang Fireworks Cultural Festival takes place at the Liuyang Sky Theater according to the Liuyang Fireworks Association. Organized by the association, this year’s festival will continue to uphold the concept of “fireworks practitioners hosting the fireworks festival.” Through corporate crowdfunding and market-oriented operations, the event seeks to create a spectacular fireworks celebration that blends tradition with the future and integrates technology with art. Continue reading