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Machina, a leader in advanced manufacturing and robotics, has announced that it has been selected as part of the Department of War’s Organic Industrial Base Modernization Challenge to develop and qualify a RoboCrafted airframe for a low-cost unmanned combat attack system (LUCAS)-class unmanned aircraft system (UAS)—a low-cost Class 3 aircraft—and deploy two pilot expeditionary robotic factories, known as Edge Factories, to support production.
The Rheinmetall Group is further expanding its strategic partnership with the Kingdom of Belgium. Less than 18 months after the initial discussions in June 2025, the company has now secured a contract to supply 20 Skyranger 30 systems. The systems, which will be installed on a hooklift platform, are intended for the stationary protection of Belgian territory and critical infrastructure.
A skunkwork-like team of researchers and engineers led by Prof James Wang at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has flown the first eVTOL aircraft completely designed, engineered and built in Singapore.
The Federal Aviation Administration on November 9 announced that it issued the first of its kind authorization for a drone to fly beyond the operator’s visual line of sight from the U.S. coastline over the Gulf of Mexico, marking a significant milestone in advancing American drone dominance and expanding the future of unmanned aviation. Continue reading
U.S.-based Naval Systems, Inc. (in partnership with Dragonfish Technical Solutions, LLC) (NSI/DF) and U.K.-based SubSea Craft successfully demonstrated an integrated suite of advanced unmanned maritime systems during a multinational maritime exercise conducted October 5–8 off the coast of California. Continue reading
Safran Electronics & Defense and MSI-Defence Systems have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop and promote counter-drone (C-UAS) systems integrating Safran Electronics & Defense’s optronic sights on MSI-Defence Systems’ SEAHAWK naval and TERRAHAWK land gun systems. This Franco-British collaboration combines the expertise of both companies to serve NATO armed forces and international customers.
ETH Zurich researchers have developed FlexiQuad, a soft drone whose frame deforms in a controlled manner when it collides with obstacles. They have filed a patent application for the structural design. Despite its soft frame, the drone can fly fast and manoeuvre nimbly. Continue reading