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
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Liteye Delivers First SHIELD Systems to RCCTO C-SUAS HEL Program
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
Thales Obtains Type Certification for Spy’Ranger 330 System
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
vHive Raises $25 Million in Series B for Drone Hive Tech
vHive, a software solution that enables enterprises to deploy autonomous drone hives to create Digital Twins of their assets, announced that it has secured $25 million in Series B funding. Continue reading
AeroVironment Gets $20M RQ-20 Puma AE Contract for Ukraine
AeroVironment Inc., Simi Valley, California, was awarded a $19,737,523 firm-fixed-price contract for RQ-20 Puma AE systems, reconnaissance surveillance and target acquisition kits, initial spares package, contractor logistics support and new equipment training for the country of Ukraine. Continue reading
Drone Inspects Subway Tunnels After Nearby Building Collapse
Following the partial collapse of a Boston-area parking garage onto subway tunnels, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority officials used a drone to conduct preliminary inspections on two subway lines before sending in a team of structural engineers. Continue reading
BAE Systems and Pipistrel to Develop Electric Aircraft for Defence Market
BAE Systems and Pipistrel Aircraft have announced plans to collaborate on the development of solutions for the defence and security market, including the application of electric aircraft. Continue reading
Shanghai Drones Tell Citizens Under Lockdown to ‘Curb Your Soul’s Desire for Freedom’
Videos have circulated on Twitter and the Chinese social media platform Weibo of what appears to be a drone hovering in the sky, broadcasting Covid lockdown guidelines to residents under quarantine. Continue reading