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GA-ASI Awarded Next Gen HF Modem US Navy Contract

– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. was awarded a contract on October 4, 2024, to develop a next generation high-frequency (HF) modem for the U.S. Naval Information Warfare (NAVWAR) Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (PEO C4I).…

‘Tis the Season for Drone Safety

 If you are considering a drone as a holiday gift, the Federal Aviation Administration wants you and your loved ones to understand how to fly it safely.  The FAA is again launching its 12 Days of Drones campaign to educate…

First Flight of Piasecki ARES Tilt-Duct VTOL

When the ARES-DV Flight Module lifted off from Piasecki’s West Helipad in Essington, Pennsylvania, it achieved a sustained hover for a duration of approximately one minute before descending. Upon landing, the team attached the U.S. Army’s Mobile Multiple Mission Module…

North Dakota Proposes $15 Million to Replace Chinese-Made Drones

Legislation Reflects National Security Concerns and State-Level Compliance Efforts North Dakota’s reliance on Chinese-made drones is under scrutiny, as nearly 90% of drones used by state agencies are manufactured in China. Rep. Mike Nathe, R-Bismarck, has introduced a bill to…