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* Anduril Industries and COBBS BELUX BV have signed an agreement to explore opportunities for the localisation of advanced defence technologies in Belgium. The partnership will initially focus on final assembly, maintenance and possible future developments, with the aim of strengthening Belgian industry and NATO capabilities. The agreement was signed in
BVLOS
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has just published its Future of Flight: BVLOS roadmap setting out operational pathways to unlock the full economic and societal potential of airborne drones. Supporting the UK Government’s major regulatory reforms, the new roadmap will allow drones to reach their full potential on long
Law Enforcement
The nation’s first autonomous patrol vehicle, known as the Police Unmanned Ground vehicle (PUG) Patrol Partner, makes its debut today in Miami-Dade County as part of a pilot program developed and sponsored by Policing Lab in partnership with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO). Designed as a force multiplier,
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On October 16, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed an agreement to develop innovative defence capabilities starting with a small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) designed to provide multi-role intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The new platform will be low cost and
C-UAS
The U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office Missiles and Space, in coordination with Defense Innovation Unit, successfully completed the C-UAS fire control solution competition, selecting Anduril as the winner. This result represents a critical step in identifying and integrating the most effective fire control solutions to counter the rapidly
CCA
* Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) announced on October 16 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with U.S.-based KRATOS to foster mutual cooperation in the Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) sector. Under this agreement, the two companies will establish a collaborative relationship to jointly enter and expand in the
UFO
A private company at a high-powered Army conference demonstrated a unique aircraft at the event — and allegedly took responsibility for setting off last year’s drone and “UFO” pandemonium in New Jersey, a source told The Post. At the Army’s UAS and Launched Effects Summit at Fort Rucker in
Drone Light Shows
The 17th Liuyang Fireworks Cultural Festival takes place at the Liuyang Sky Theater according to the Liuyang Fireworks Association. Organized by the association, this year's festival will continue to uphold the concept of "fireworks practitioners hosting the fireworks festival." Through corporate crowdfunding and market-oriented operations, the
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* General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been contracted by the U.S. Navy to develop conceptual designs for a Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) to support the carrier air wing of tomorrow. GA-ASI was selected to work on Navy CCA designs emphasizing a modular approach to platform selection, capable of
Events
Eight companies were announced as winners of the Army’s xTechDisrupt competition Oct. 15 at the Association of the U.S. Army’s 2025 Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C. A total of 375 companies participated in the event, giving one-minute pitches to three-judge panels in one of
Accidents
What might look like a fallen Amazon delivery drone could actually be an unexpected, controlled landing, a mechanism to ensure safety when things go awry. NeighboUrs in one Goodyear community posted photos online of an Amazon drone lying on the sidewalk on Tuesday. Austyn C. said he was checking the
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German drone maker Quantum Systems is close to completing a 150 million euro ($175 million) funding round that could triple its valuation to 3 billion euros ($3.5BN) , Manager Magazin reported , citing unnamed sources. The startup company, whose new drone "Jaeger" is designed to intercept hostile unmanned aircraft,