Business
* Kraus Hamdani Aerospace, a supplier of ultra-long endurance Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) technology, has announced the award of $20 million through the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) program. This contract marks one of the largest awards since APFIT&
C-UAS
* Raytheon, an RTX business, in partnership with the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation office, and the U.S. Navy, demonstrated the multi-mission GhostEye MR advanced medium-range sensor during a joint test event called Gray Flag 2024.
Business
Turkey's Bayraktar TB2 UAVs which have made a name for themselves as attack drones, will now carry Croatia-made FPV drones which are increasingly being used in battle for attack and reconnaissance missions. A deal to this effect was signed between Turkish Baykar, the maker of Bayraktar drones and
Regulations
The Japan Standards Association (JSA) has announced the issuance of a Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) for drone service providers to define the processes and requirements necessary to ensure a certain level of quality in the services they provide. The draft of this JIS was developed by the Fukushima Innovation Coast
Transport
On October 25th. the Elevating Health Care Access project hosted a live demonstration of the cutting-edge Kite B drone: a vehicle that can safely and quickly deliver lifesaving medications to rural Virginia. This event introduced Tangier Island residents to the groundbreaking project, which aims to improve health care access for
C-UAS
The U.S. Marines are testing a system for standard service rifles that automatically fine-tunes the point of aim with the help of a powered buttstock as a new option to help shoot down drones. The service is in the midst of a broad push to acquire new capabilities to
Business
In response to the escalating need for advanced counterdrone technologies across Europe, DroneShield an innovator in counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), has announced the expansion of its European footprint. To enhance its regional capabilities, DroneShield has strategically appointed a team of seasoned C-UAS professionals, establishing a strong presence in both Denmark
Research
A study by composites manufacturer Quickstep Technologies and RMIT University has concluded that braiding technology offers an opportunity to enhance the production rate of composite structures for eVTOL UAS applications. A collaboration between Quickstep, RMIT and the Defence Science Institute studied the use of advanced composite manufacturing methodology — braiding — to
C-UAS
* Aerodata AG has announced that it has been granted a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its advanced GPS Anti-Jamming and Anti-Spoofing solution. This certification applies to installations integrated with Garmin 5000 avionics in a Cessna Citation Latitude jet. With the growing threat
Business
* DELAIR has announced the acquisition of Grenoble-based drone manufacturer SQUADRONE SYSTEM, a specialist in drone swarms and industrial inspection. The Toulouse drone manufacturer confirms its dual development strategy (civil & defense) and accelerates the deployment of its technological roadmap. Founded in 2014 in Grenoble, SQUADRONE SYSTEM., with a workforce of
Business
* EDGE, a global advanced technology and defence group, and Baykar, Turkey’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and artificial intelligence technology company, have signed a Cooperation Agreement at SAHA Expo 2024. Formalised by Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE, and Haluk Bayraktar, CEO of Baykar, during the event,
Events
At the Saha Expo, held in Istanbul from 22-26 October 2024, Turkey’s Aselsan launched a range of counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) systems, including the Korkut 25 mm remote-controlled weapon system and unmanned turret (Korkut 25), the Bukalemun GNSS spoofing system, the Kangal-FPV jamming system and the Seda 100-cUAV acoustic