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Kaman Corporation has announced the completion of its acquisition by Arcline Investment Management, L.P. in an all-cash transaction with a total enterprise value of approximately $1.8 billion. The transaction was previously announced on January 19, 2024, and was approved by Kaman shareholders on April 17, 2024. With the
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Red Cat Holdings, Inc. , a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations, has announced a partnership with Sentien Robotics, a leader in autonomous drone fleet logistics. The partnership will enable organizations using Sentien’s Hive UAS management platforms to deploy Teal Drones as
Electronic Sub-Systems
A Ukrainian Shark reconnaissance drone resembling a small aircraft flies out over Russian lines, transmitting a stream of high-definition video. The drone searches for valuable targets like ammunition depots, air defense sites and artillery positions deep inside occupied territory. The Russians respond with electronic warfare, throwing up a wall of
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The Polish Air Navigation Services Agency launched a new DroneTower mobile application on April 15, 2024, which is now the official IT system for reporting the intention to fly a drone (Check-In). The new free DroneTower application , the creator and sole owner of which is the Polish Air Navigation Services
AI
Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has announced Teledyne FLIR AVP, an advanced video processor designed to power Teledyne FLIR’s Prism AI and computational imaging at the edge. The AVP incorporates the latest Qualcomm QCS8550, the most advanced mobile processor chip from the leader in mobile, automotive, and
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The US Navy has urgently ordered the EAGLS (Electrically Aided Gunnery Laser System) Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) that use laser-guided 70mm rockets to protect American forces in the Middle East. The $24 million deal awarded to MSI Defense Solutions underscores the urgency of safeguarding American forces in the region. The
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The P-47 Thunderbolt is one of the most recognisable US fighter planes from the Second World War. After the United States joined the war, pilots from the US Army Air Force were sent to Britain to aid in the war effort, along with their trusty Thunderbolts. Used in every major
Loitering Munitions - One Way Effector (OWE)
Ukrainian soldiers are boasting on social media about their latest achievement – the capture of a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle or an anti-tank kamikaze missile, administered by a particular type of electronic warfare system. The apprehension of the Lancet drone marks a significant breakthrough for the Ukrainians, as it provides an
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AeroVironment (AV) has entered into an exclusive teaming agreement with Parry Labs, a leader in Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), to architect, develop, deliver and integrate digital engineering, software, and mission system hardware into AV’s upcoming P550 uncrewed aircraft system (UAS), purpose built for the U.S. Army’s
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Skyports, a global player in owning and operating vertiport infrastructure and flying electric drones, announced that ACS Group, one of the world’s foremost infrastructure and construction companies, has made a substantial equity investment in Skyports, to become the largest investor in the company. ACS Group, which in 2023 generated
Nearly a decade ago, as a new officer, Major Shane Gentry mulled over his Marine Corps job options, including three slots for unmanned aircraft systems training open to his Basic School class. Curiosity about new technology and the desire to deploy drew Gentry into the service’s fledgling UAS pilot
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Embention has signed a strategic agreement with Amazon.com, Inc. to support Amazon’s drone delivery program, Prime Air. Embention’s role in the project focuses on supplying safety-related hardware and software. Embention is committed to innovation and excellence, as well as being a leader in the uncrewed aviation industry