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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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From Procurement to Readiness: AeroVironment Helps Taiwan Scale Drone Capabilities

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New MOU strengthens Taiwan’s defense ecosystem and builds long-term sustainment for UAS fleets AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a U.S. leader in uncrewed systems, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) to expand collaboration on autonomous technologies and lifecycle management for defense applications. The agreement was […]

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DIU Expands Blue sUAS List to Include Green sUAS Platforms, Clarifies Certification Pathways

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The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has announced substantial changes to its Blue sUAS program, now immediately recognizing Green UAS certified platforms as eligible for Blue UAS Cleared status. These updates represent a more inclusive approach to certifying secure unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for governmental and Department of Defense (DoD) use. Major Context: Hegseth’s Memo and […]

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Defense Innovation Unit Hosts First Annual Blue UAS Refresh Event

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Military End-Users Evaluate Over 35 Drone Platforms at Twentynine Palms (all images credit Defense Innovation Unit) On November 8, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) held the first annual Blue UAS Refresh event at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California. The three-day event brought together more than 40 military drone end-users […]

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Lawmakers Urge Fairfax County to End Use of DJI Drones Due to National Security Concerns

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Officials cite security risks and ties to Chinese Communist Party, while DJI defends its data security practices On September 27, 2024, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party urged Fairfax County to stop using […]

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