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– Shield AI, the deep-tech company building state-of-the-art AI-powered autonomy software products and defense aircraft, has announced a partnership with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to accelerate development of AI pilots, a core technology for KAI’s manned/unmanned teaming capabilities by utilizing Shield AI’s AI-powered, modular and scalable autonomy software products. Continue reading
Lithuanian company Granta Autonomy has delivered hundreds of FPV attack drones to Ukraine with more to come under a €1 million contract. These are the new GA-10FPV-AI model, with advanced communications and lock-on-target capability. Unlike others, Granta Autonomy is no new start-up but has been preparing for a drone war for more than ten years. Continue reading
The testing was part of the AIRTuB-ROMI (Automated Inspection and Repair of Wind Turbine Blades – Resident Offshore Monitoring & Inspection) initiative in the Netherlands, supported by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs. The project focuses on developing automated and “resident” systems for monitoring and inspecting wind turbine blades. Continue reading
Defense startup Shield AI has finalized a deal to raise $240 million from investors at a valuation of $5.3 billion — a funding round that adds billions to the company’s valuation, and underscores Silicon Valley investors’ interest in drones, autonomy and national security technology. Continue reading
– Telefónica takes a decisive step towards transforming air mobility in Spain with the presentation at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 of a demo with an innovative comprehensive service for autonomous drones in collaboration with Nokia. This proposal, based on the company’s high-performance 5G network and the advanced capabilities of Open Gateway, enables the safe, efficient and scalable integration of autonomous drone operations in airspace. Continue reading
The United States and India are launching a new Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA) aimed at boosting co-development and co-production of maritime drones and counter-drone systems. The announcement was made in a joint statement issued by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during Modi’s recent official visit to Washington. Continue reading
The fiery eruptions of Kilauea in Hawaii, one of the most active volcanoes on Earth, offer not just a mesmerizing natural spectacle, but also an exceptional opportunity for scientists to employ groundbreaking technologies in volcano monitoring. With new advancements, the face of volcanic observation is changing dramatically. Continue reading
– Unusual Machines has announced the signing of a binding agreement to acquire of Aloft Technologies, Inc., an FAA-approved provider of unmanned aerial system (UAS) services to enterprise, public safety, and government customers. The acquisition is almost all in stock, valued at $14.5M. Continue reading