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. The deadline for submitting proposals is June 27. The RFQ item list includes: 1 (one) DJI MAVIC 3 ENTERPRISE THERMAL […]
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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. In a Monday tender notice, London said the contract had been awarded on June 28 […]
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. The transaction marks a significant milestone as DZYNE continues to accelerate its growth trajectory […]
Shield AI Gets US Coast Guard V-BAT Contract for Cutter-Based UAS Capability
The United States Coast Guard awarded a contract on June 26, 2024, to Shield AI Inc. of San Diego for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) capability that can be deployed from Coast Guard cutters. The indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity firm fixed-price contract runs through 2029 and is structured as five one-year ordering periods. This contractor-owned, contractor-operated service will […]
Primoco UAV Gets New $2.7M Order from Asia
The Czech manufacturer of unmanned aircraft Primoco UAV has announced a new order. It will deliver two machines for flight calibration of navigation devices to Asia. It will deliver two One 150 aircraft fully equipped for checking, calibrating and evaluating airport navigation devices to a customer from Asia. The value of the transaction is 2.5 […]
BlueHalo Selected for US Army Next Generation C-UAS Missile
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center (CCDC AvMC) Aviation & Missile Technology Consortium (AMTC) has down-selected BlueHalo as one of two vendors to move forward for the development of the Next-Generation Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) Missile (NGCM). BlueHalo is leveraging a long corporate heritage in proven C-UAS technologies to expand […]
Skyports Partners with Korean Domestic Carrier on Vertiport Development
Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports), a provider of vertiport infrastructure for the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry, has announced it has entered a partnership with Jeju Air Co., Korea’s number one low-cost airline, to support the deployment of vertiports for air taxi operations in Korea. The agreement, formalised during a signing ceremony at Gimpo City, Korea, will […]
Thales Belgium, WB Electronics and Arex to Develop a New 70mm Rocket Remote Weapon System
Leveraging their respective competencies, the three entities will capitalize on their synergies and expertise to market together. The AREX ZMU 03/05 turret will be armed with Thales Belgium unguided and guided rockets. AREX ZMU unmanned turrets are distinguished by their modular design. These systems, engineered and made in Poland, are capable of adapting to any […]
NextNorth Air Mobility and FlyNow Aviation to Collaborate on Sandbox Project for Urban Air Mobility
NextNorth Air Mobility,Lda, an airline specializing in air taxis, and FlyNow Aviation GmbH, a developer of modular electric eCopters, have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly advance Urban Air Mobility (UAM) solutions, with a focus on the Middle Eastern region. This MoU is a direct outcome of the collaborative discussions […]
Axon and Skydio Partner on Drone as First Responder Solution
Axon, the global public safety technology leader, and Skydio, a U.S. drone manufacturer and specialist in autonomous flight, have announced the launch of an end-to-end offering for drones in public safety, including a scalable Drone as First Responder (DFR) solution. Drone as First Responder allows agencies to deploy remotely piloted drones to emergency calls, often […]