Business
Accelerating the Development of a Low-Cost, Robust Air Defense Network with “Terra A1,” a Short-Range, Rapid-Response Interceptor Drone Used in Real Combat Operations in Ukraine, and Strengthening the Global Growth Foundation of Its Defense Business
Technology
Military
The Air Force had 182 MQ-9s as of last October, split 158-24 between the Active and National Guard fleets. But losses have mounted over the past nine months. Today, there are only about 135 aircraft.
Testing
The milestone builds on two prior phases of integration: Phase 1 established Hivemind platform control on the Hornet in under two months and Phase 2 demonstrated V-BAT and Hornet multi-platform teaming in flight
Business
By combining Airbus’ system and software integration expertise with Alta Ares’ battlefield-proven AI-powered tactical air defence, the partnership will deliver next-level air superiority
Test Ranges
The development of manufacturing and warehousing facility Panattoni Park, in Swindon, is expected to create 7,000 jobs
Military
The rate of losses has forced the Air Force to consider near-term and long-term options for replacing a fleet of MQ-9s that stood at less than 140 in early May.
Military
Autonomous launch, recovery, and recharge from military vehicles and fixed installations. Three-drone rotation provides persistent surveillance and real-time targeting data in contested environments
Transport
Expanding the nation’s largest drone delivery network from San Diego to Philadelphia
Testing
The prototype’s first flight is scheduled to take place in Germany this year
Military
The aircraft can perform maritime and land target surveillance missions during peacetime, as well as tactical reconnaissance of specific targets, while in wartime its real-time reconnaissance capabilities allow for the immediate transmission of imagery for analysis and use.
The initiative will accelerate the European defence ecosystem by combining extensive Western systemic defence expertise with battle-proven technological agility and effectiveness to foster next-generation defence frameworks.