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RapidFlight Secures $10 Million USAF Contract for 3D-Printed Autonomous Drones

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Innovative AgileAviation™ Process to Be Demonstrated for National Security Applications RapidFlight, an integrated designer and manufacturer of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), has been awarded a contract worth up to $10 million by the United States Department of the Air Force (DAF) under the AFWERX Autonomy Prime program. This contract focuses on the development and production […]

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Aeronautics Unveils Hybrid Octoper™: Tactical UAS with Extended Flight Duration

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New Hybrid Propulsion System Enhances Mission Endurance and Versatility Aeronautics Ltd., a manufacturer of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for defense and homeland security markets, has launched the Hybrid Octoper™, a tactical multi-rotor UAS equipped with a hybrid propulsion system. The announcement was made ahead of Eurosatory 2024, where the system will be showcased. The Hybrid […]

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The Rise of Tiny FPV Drones in Warfare: How They’re Used

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How Small, Affordable Drones are Changing the Battlefield in Ukraine and Beyond Recent headlines have drawn attention to the significant impact of tiny FPV (First Person View) drones in modern warfare. Articles such as “How Could A Drone Weighing Just a Few Pounds Blow up a 46 Ton Tank” from Forbes, a report from the […]

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What Would a ‘Drone Wall’ Look Like?

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NATO Nations Unite to Create a High-Tech Border Defense System In a recent announcement, Lithuania’s interior minister revealed a groundbreaking initiative: six NATO countries, including Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Finland, and Norway, are collaborating to construct a “drone wall” aimed at bolstering their border security. This unprecedented project is intended to enhance protection against provocations […]

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Teledyne FLIR Enhances Counter-UAS Capabilities with New Neutrino Ground ISR Module

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New MWIR Camera Module Will Improve Drone Detection, Perimeter Security and More Teledyne FLIR, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has unveiled its latest advancement in mid-wave infrared (MWIR) technology with the introduction of the Neutrino SX8-ISR 35-700 model. This new addition to the Neutrino Ground ISR series is specifically designed to enhance intelligence, surveillance, […]

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High Eye Secures Contract with Dutch Navy for Innovative Airboxer VTOL UAV

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A Strategic Alliance: High Eye and Dutch Navy Partner on Advanced UAV Deployment In a recent announcement, High Eye revealed it has been awarded a contract by the Dutch Navy for its Airboxer VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle). This decision comes after a comprehensive evaluation of maritime VTOL UAV systems, leading […]

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CEPA Experts Highlight Key Challenges in Drone Warfare Integration

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Addressing the Future of Combat: Overcoming Interoperability, Capability Gaps, and Countermeasures in Drone Warfare During a detailed briefing on May 13, 2024, titled “Drone Warfare: NATO, Ukraine, Israel, and the Red Sea,” hosted by the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), leading defense experts gathered to discuss the critical challenges of integrating drones into modern […]

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Advancing National Defense: Congressman Wittman Explores Drone Innovations at RapidFlight

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U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman tours RapidFlight’s Virginia facility, highlighting scalable drone solutions vital for modern military strategies Virginia-based unmanned aerial systems developer RapidFlight recently announced they had received a visit from U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA1), Vice Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, to their Manassas headquarters. Over a more than two-hour-long tour, RapidFlight […]

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Pyka and Sierra Nevada Corporation Partner to Deliver Revolutionary Electric Cargo UAS to U.S. Department of Defense

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Pyka and SNC Collaborate to Introduce RUMRUNNER, Enhancing Military Sustainment Operation RUMRUNNER combines SNC’s expertise in military solutions with Pyka’s advanced autonomous electric cargo platform, offering unmatched performance with a payload capacity of up to 400 lbs, range of up to 200 miles, and super-short takeoff and landing (SSTOL) capability. Pyka, a company specializing in […]

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Resisting Enemy Drone Jamming Attempts: Red Cat, Doodle Labs Electronic Warfare Tests in Ukraine

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Red Cat and Doodle Labs Triumph in Electronic Warfare Tests in Ukraine: collaboration demonstrates enhanced anti-jamming capabilities for drones amid ongoing military challenges. Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT), a prominent player in drone technology, has announced a successful outcome in electronic warfare testing in Ukraine alongside Doodle Labs. This initiative is part of their ongoing […]

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