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General Atomics Gets $53M US Army Gray Eagle Logistics Contract

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, was awarded a $52,918,826 hybrid (cost-plus-fixed-fee and cost-plus-incentive-fee) contract for Gray Eagle fleet sustainment and logistics support. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Poway, California, with an estimated completion date of April 23, 2029. Fiscal 2024 operation and maintenance, Army […]

Anduril and General Atomics to Develop New Collaborative Combat Aircraft for Air Force

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The U.S. Air Force has picked Anduril and General Atomics to continue developing their autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft concepts over designs offered by Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman, the service announced on April 24. In a non-traditional move, the companies that were not picked will still be able to compete to produce the resulting […]

GA-ASI Selected to Build XQ-67A CCA for US Air Force

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been selected to build production representative flight test articles of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) for the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s (AFLCMC) Advanced Aircraft Division. This option contract award by the Advanced Aircraft Division exercises the critical design, build, and flight test on the existing CCA […]

Robinson Helicopter Company Acquires Ascent Aerosystems

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Robinson Helicopter Company has acquired Ascent AeroSystems, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Robinson Helicopter Company. This acquisition reinforces Robinson’s dedication to scaling innovation, accelerating new rotorcraft developments, and supporting diverse missions worldwide. By leveraging the expertise and resources of both companies, Robinson reinforces its leadership in the future of vertical flight systems and utility […]

Draganfly, Doodle Labs and UXV Technologies Collaborate to Enhance UAV Communication Solutions

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Draganfly Inc., an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer, has announced a collaboration with communication experts Doodle Labs, and control systems specialists UXV Technologies. This collaborative effort is set to redefine operational capabilities for law enforcement, first responders, and military specialists. The collaboration combines Draganfly’s Commander 3XL UAV, Doodle Labs’ Helix Mesh Rider Radio, […]

uAvionix Partners with Viasat to Deliver Seamless Global Communication Service for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles

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Viasat, Inc., a global satellite communications company, has announced  collaboration with uAvionix, a pioneer in the development of certified avionics for crewed and uncrewed aviation. uAvionix will join Viasat’s Velaris Partner Network. Following a strategic alliance agreement between the companies to develop products and services for the uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) market, uAvionix has begun […]

Orion Technology Group Integrates Doodle Labs Datalinks into X BLUE NANO Drones

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Orion Technology Group, a manufacturer of advanced artificial intelligence UxVs and mission software, has announced the integration of Doodle Labs’ cutting-edge Mesh Rider Radios into its full line of AIM BLUE drones, including its newest X2 BLUE NANO, a cargo pocket-sized nUAS with indoor and outdoor autonomous navigation capabilities. Orion’s Artificial Intelligence Mission (AIM) system […]

German Vice Chancellor Opens Quantum Systems Factory in Ukraine

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Quantum Systems, a German drone manufacturer, opened a drone factory and development hub in Ukraine on April 18. Quantum Systems is the company behind advanced Vector reconnaissance drones, 212 of which have been provided to Ukraine by the German government. Continuous commitment to support Ukraine Quantum Systems attracted attention at an early stage of the […]

Suter Launches New HF-TOA288-SDI Heavy Fuel Engine

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Suter is launching its new HF-TOA288-SDI heavy fuel engine at this years’ xPonential 2024 in San Diego, CA. This new 22.5hp unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) engine meets the growing demand for engines utilizing jet fuel (Jet-A1, JP5, JP8) to meet safety and logistics goals of global customers. Suter has produced over 300 gasoline TOA288 engines […]

Zipline Makes 1,000,000 Commercial Autonomous Drone Deliveries

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Zipline, the world’s largest autonomous delivery system, has just become the first company in history to complete one million commercial drone deliveries to customers. If Zipline’s autonomous software was a human pilot, it would have already spent more than 120 years flying in the air. Zipline’s zero-emission autonomous drones have now flown more than 70 […]