BAE Systems is launching its next-generation 40mm anti-aircraft system, Tridon Mk2, at Eurosatory 2024, showcasing its unique capability to protect against ever-evolving aerial threats. Continue reading
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DDC & Volatus to Collaborate on Commercializing Drone Nesting Stations
Drone Delivery Canada Corp. and Volatus Aerospace Corp. have announced the beginning of a collaboration to commercialize the Volatus Aerieport Drone Nesting Station in concert with DDC’s Remote Operations Center. This follows the announcement of their planned merger, initially disclosed on May 21st, and serves to illustrate the united strengths of both companies. Continue reading
Countering CCP Drones Act Passes in US House
The United States House of Representatives passed a ban on the future sale of DJI drones in the U.S. on Friday, making the DJI ban more likely than not. The ‘Countering CCP Drones Act’ is part of the United States’ 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (FY25 NDAA), a major piece of yearly legislation allotting defense spending for the coming year. Continue reading
Dedrone Launches DedroneOnTheMove
Dedrone has announced the launch of its latest airspace security solution, DedroneOnTheMove (DedroneOTM). This solution expands Dedrone’s suite of offerings for agile, modular, adaptable, battle-proven counter-drone defense for expeditionary forces deployed in volatile or high-risk environments. Continue reading
Volunteers in Switzerland use Drones to Save Fawns from Agricultural Machinery
In the lush fields of the Swiss town of Forel, volunteers use drones to find fawns nestled beneath tall grasses, preventing farmers from inadvertently harming them with heavy agricultural machinery. Continue reading
GA-ASI Employees and Programs Win Seven AIAA Awards
Employees and teams from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) were honoured with seven awards from the San Diego Section of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) in the categories of lifetime achievement, outstanding aerospace engineering and engineering management, and community support at both the company and individual levels. Continue reading
China’s HH-100 Commercial Unmanned Transport System Demonstrator Completes Maiden Flight
A demonstrator of China’s HH-100 aerial commercial unmanned transportation system on Wednesday completed a successful maiden flight, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) announced. Continue reading
Latvia Opens New Drone Testing Facility
On Thursday, June 6, Latvian Minister of Defense Andris Sprūds visited the Sēlija military training range, where a new training and testing ground for drones was opened. Continue reading