The U.S. Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office is seeking to develop a high-energy laser that can defeat groups 1 through 3 unmanned systems. Continue reading
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Drone Coalition Announces $49M Funding for FPV Drones for Ukraine
Defence Secretary John Healey joined allies and partners in signing a document establishing a framework for the international capability coalition to supply drones for Ukraine: Continue reading
Ideal Aerosmith Gets $14.5M US Navy USV/UAV Production Planning Contract
The US Navy has awarded Ideal Aerosmith Inc.,* Grand Forks, North Dakota a cost-reimbursement contract for hardware in the loop (HWIL), software in the loop (SWIL), and inspection and testing methodologies enabling attributable unmanned system development. Continue reading
German Navy Ends UMS Skeldar Helicopter Drone Project
In recent weeks, there has been repeated speculation in expert circles that the integration of helicopter drones on the German Navy’s corvettes is facing major problems. Now, a spokesman for the Ministry of Defense confirmed that the project to deliver a naval drone system for “reconnaissance and identification in the maritime operational area” (AImEG) has been canceled. Continue reading
Volz Servos to Supply Actuators for Airbus SIRTAP UAS
German actuator specialist Volz Servos GmbH has been awarded a contract by Airbus as supplier for the SIRTAP high-end tactical UAS. Volz will provide the Airbus SIRTAP drones with DA 26 actuators for the air conditioning system. Continue reading
Brazilian Navy Issues Request for Quotation for Chinese Drones
On June 21, 2024, the Brazilian Naval Commission in Washington (CNBW), USA, issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. Q2024-0074, aiming to select two Chinese unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of the types Mavic 3 and Matrice. Continue reading
BAE Systems Gets UK Sting Ray Torpedo MLU Assessment Contract
The UK Ministry of Defence has issued BAE Systems a four-year Sting Ray Mid Life Upgrade (SRMLU) Assessment Phase (AP) contract, valued at £60.1 million ($76 million), to fund development of the new Sting Ray Mod 2 lightweight torpedo design. Continue reading
DZYNE Technologies Acquires High Point Aerotechnologies
DZYNE Technologies, a developer and manufacturer of autonomous technologies including Group I-V UAS platforms, has announced the strategic acquisition of High Point Aerotechnologies, a global player in the design and manufacture of innovative air defense technologies focused on counter-uncrewed autonomous systems. Continue reading