Sikorsky Nomad 100 Completes Initial Flight Test Phase for DARPA
The milestone marks another step forward in delivering high-performing unmanned systems to servicemembers operating in rapidly evolving, contested environments
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Archer Buys Insitu, Wisk Aero and SkyGrid from Boeing
The deal brings together Archer’s work on electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, unmanned aircraft and artificial intelligence with Boeing’s investments in autonomous flight and defence technologies.
UK Royal Navy Demonstrates Wildcat Helicopter Controlling Aerial Drones
The week-long Dragon Rider trials were conducted by the Maritime Aviation Strike Operational Advantage Group (formally the Wildcat Maritime Force) and linked a specially modified Wildcat helicopter with multiple unmanned aerial systems.
UK Startup Stores Power in Drone Frames
Instead of carrying battery packs as separate components, the system stores electrical energy directly inside the airframe’s crossbeams.
ePropelled Gets $60M US Government Funding to Strengthen Drone Propulsion Supply Chain
The expanded facility will increase ePropelled's propulsion system production capacity by more than 4X, enabling the company to meet rapidly growing demand from U.S. government programs, allied partners, and commercial drone manufacturers seeking secure, American-made propulsion solutions.