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MatrixSpace Wins Active Sensor Award in U.S. Army Operation Flytrap 4.5

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Company Recognized for Portable AI Radar Technology in xTechCounter Strike Competition MatrixSpace has earned a key win in the U.S. Army’s xTechCounter Strike competition, part of Operation Flytrap 4.5. The company was the only active sensing provider selected among 15 finalists. The award highlights MatrixSpace’s work in portable, AI-enabled radar for counter-UAS missions, where rapid […]

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Germandrones and PERUN Scale Drone Support for Ukraine

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Songbird surveillance platform and Phoenix FPV program expand with frontline feedback and local production Germandrones and Ukrainian partner PERUN Precision Works Ukraine are deepening their cooperation to support Ukraine’s drone operations at the front. Over the past twelve months, the partners have delivered more than 500 Songbird surveillance drones to Ukrainian units, alongside pilot training, […]

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Elsight’s Halo Platform Advances in DIU Project G.I. Prize Challenge

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Elsight has been officially selected by the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to proceed to Phase 3 of Project G.I., Design Reference Mission 2 (DRM2) Prize Challenge, following strong performance in earlier evaluation rounds. The selection comes after Elsight demonstrated its HALO multi-link bonded connectivity platform as a mission-ready solution for uncrewed systems (UxS) operating […]

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Planet Labs and Quantum Systems Partner to Integrate Satellite and Drone Intelligence

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Planet Labs GmbH and Quantum Systems have announced a strategic partnership to create an integrated intelligence ecosystem combining orbital satellite imagery with AI-powered unmanned systems and advanced mission software. The collaboration aims to enhance Tip & Cue operations, where satellite systems identify changes and drone assets investigate them, enabling operators to respond with increased speed […]

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Palladyne AI Forms New Defense Division Through Strategic Acquisitions

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Palladyne Defense integrates embodied AI, avionics, and U.S. manufacturing to support modernization priorities Palladyne AI has announced a major shift in its defense strategy with the launch of Palladyne Defense, a new division created through the acquisitions of GuideTech LLC and two Crucis companies: Warnke Precision Machining and MKR Fabricators. The company says the combined […]

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U.S. Air Force Awards Skydio Contracts to Expand Advanced Autonomy Across Mission-Critical Units

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New awards follow a surge in UAS procurement across the U.S. military The U.S. Air Force has awarded Skydio two initial multi-million dollar contracts to expand the use of advanced autonomous drones across key operational units. According to the company, “Skydio, the leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, in partnership […]

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CHAOS Industries Raises $510 Million to Expand Drone Threat Detection Radar Systems

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The Los Angeles-based firm secures major funding to scale up its radar solutions for unmanned aerial systems. In a signal moment for the unmanned systems industry, CHAOS Industries announced that it has raised US $510 millionin a Series D funding round, bringing its valuation to approximately US $4.5 billion. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in […]

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US Army Plans to Acquire One Million Drones, Marking a Historic Expansion

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According to a recent article by Reuters, the United States Army is preparing a major acquisition push in unmanned systems, with a goal of procuring at least one million drones over the next two to three years. A Massive Increase in Scale The Army currently buys about 50,000 drones each year. The plan to scale […]

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Apium Joins Red Cat Futures Initiative to Advance Swarming Autonomy for Tactical Drones

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After successful U.S. Army testing of Apium’s swarm autopilot on the Teal 2 platform, the partnership with Red Cat aims to bring next-generation swarm capability to the tactical edge. The U.S. drone and robotics companies Apium Swarm Robotics, Inc. (Apium) and Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Red Cat) have announced a new partnership. On 4 November […]

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Vermeer Secures $10 Million Series A to Advance GPS-Free Drone Navigation for Defense and Dual-Use Applications

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American-Ukrainian defense technology startup Vermeer has closed its $10 million Series A round, led by Draper Associates with participation from AeroX Ventures, Boscolo Intervest, High Point Ventures, Rockaway Ventures, and the U.S. Air Force Techstars accelerator. The funding brings Vermeer’s total Series A capital to $10 million and will support expansion of its optical navigation […]

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