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Taiwan Partners with Kratos on Jet-Powered Kamikaze Drone

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– Kratos has confirmed it is working together with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) on a derivative of its jet-powered MQM-178 Firejet target drone called the Chien Feng IV. The Chien Feng IV is said to be eyed primarily as a lower-cost, longer-range kamikaze drone, and NCSIST is reportedly looking toward […]

DHS Wants $100M Worth of Counter-Drone Tech

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has revealed plans to spend more than $100 million on systems designed to take out hostile drones. While not a formal announcement per se, DHS published a notice last week in its Acquisition Planning Forecast System, revealing its intention to acquire Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS), potentially from multiple vendors, […]

Skyeton Partners with Allies to Distribute Raybird UAS in Poland

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Ukrainian aviation production holding Skyeton and Polish defence solutions distributor Allies have entered into a partnership to deliver Skyeton’s battle-proven Raybird unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to Poland. This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to strengthening European defense capabilities with state-of-the-art technologies designed to meet today’s most demanding operational environments. Through this agreement, Allies will serve […]

uAvionix and VOTIX Integrate FlightLine ADS-B Data Service to Advance Drone as First Responder Operations

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– uAvionix, a leader in aviation communications, navigation, and surveillance data solutions, and VOTIX, the pioneering drone automation and orchestration platform, has announced the successful integration of uAvionix’s FlightLine ADS-B data service into the VOTIX platform. The collaboration delivers real-time, aviation-grade Detect and Avoid (DAA) data to VOTIX users, enhancing safety, operational efficiency, and decision-making […]

US Air Force Signs Purchase Agreement with Reliable Robotics

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– Reliable Robotics, has announced that it will provide automated aircraft to the United States Air Force. The contract includes the purchase, integration, and test of the Reliable Autonomy System (RAS) onboard a Cessna 208B aircraft. The company’s FAA-certifiable technology enables continuous operations at a fractional cost compared to legacy systems. By adding autonomous capabilities […]

Russia’s Leading Drone Maker Nears Bankruptcy

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One of Russia’s largest drone manufacturers, AO Kronstadt, is on the verge of bankruptcy after months of financial turmoil and mounting lawsuits, Russian media reported. According to CNews, the company has faced dozens of debt claims in recent months, with more than 600 million rubles ($7 million) sought since the beginning of summer. The largest […]

Heven and NextTech Solutions Team to Deliver Advanced UAS Solutions to US Government Market

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– Heven, has announced a strategic collaboration agreement with NextTech Solutions (NTS), a systems integrator and federal technology provider based in the United States. Under the agreement, Heven will serve as the primary unmanned aerial systems (UAS) partner for NTS in Group II and Group III drone platforms, supporting a broad range of defense, public […]

Epirus Opens Office in Lawton Fort Sill’s Innovation Accelerator and C-UAS Hub

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– Epirus, a high-growth technology company, has announced the opening of a new office within Lawton Fort Sill’s Fires Innovation Science and Technology Accelerator (FISTA) Innovation Park, a leading center for technological advancement and home to the Joint C-sUAS University based in Lawton, Oklahoma. In July 2024, Epirus also commemorated the opening of a research […]

Stark Valued at $500M after $62M in Fresh Funding Led by Sequoia Capital

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German unmanned weapons systems startup Stark has raised $62 million in fresh funding led by Sequoia Capital, boosting its valuation to $500 million. The latest round has drawn interest from 8VC, Thiel Capital, the NATO Innovation Fund, In-Q-Tel (the CIA’s venture arm), Project A, and Döpfner Capital. The latest raise brings its total funding to […]

Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Awarded US Army Contract for Black Hawk Modernization Efforts

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Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company has announced a new U.S. Army contract that will fund Black Hawk modernization engineering efforts. The initial $43 million contract award will focus on foundational capabilities for modernization: enhancement of the airframe and inclusion of a digital backbone capability to allow for rapid unmanned aerial systems (UAS) integration. The award […]