Business
AeroVironment has announced its anticipated acquisition of Tomahawk Robotics, a leader in AI-enabled robotic control systems. The acquisition will enable deeper integration of both companies’ technology, leading to enhanced interoperability and interconnectivity of unmanned systems through a singular platform with similar control features. This will ultimately enable warfighters to operate
Military
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) will double the number of MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft they will procure, taking the total order from four to eight aircraft. The first four MQ-9A Block 5 Reapers and associated Ground Control Stations were delivered to the RNLAF in 2022. MQ-9A is designed and
C-UAS
Elbit Systems announced that it was awarded a contract worth approximately $55 million to supply multi-layered ReDrone Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) to the Netherlands. The contract will be performed over a period of four years. As part of the contract, Elbit Systems will supply several mobile, stationary and deployed
Business
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, was awarded a $12,568,468 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for aircrew launch and recovery services. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in London, United Kingdom, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 19, 2024. Fiscal 2023 operation
Business
US-Canadian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) company Draganfly has signed an agreement with Hyderabad-based Remote Sensing Instruments (RSI) to produce and distribute Draganfly products in India. Paul Mullen, CEO of Draganfly, told Janes, “RSI will help in licensing production of Draganfly UAVs and sensors under the manufacturing unit named Draganfly India.
Business
Boeing has been granted a $115 million contract by the US Navy's Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to furnish spare parts and repair equipment for the MQ-25A Stingray aircraft, ensuring its operational readiness and maintainability during its inaugural deployment. The undertaking is projected to conclude by July 2026,
Business
Brazilian drone logistics startup Speedbird Aero has successfully secured a $2 million funding round led by MSW Capital. This investment aims to unlock the sky's potential for faster drone delivery services. Established in 2018 by Samuel Salomão and Manoel Coelho, Speedbird Aero has pioneered the development and operation
Propulsion
Hypersonix Launch Systems Ltd. and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. have announced an Exclusive Teaming Agreement to provide the Hypersonix DART AE Hypersonic System within the U.S. market, integrated with Kratos’ Zeus family of solid rocket motors. The DART AE is a three-meter-long, single-use, high temperature alloy, hydrogen-fueled,
Business
Red Cat Holdings, Inc., a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government and commercial operations, announced that subsidiary Teal Drones has received a $2.6 million purchase order to supply its Teal 2 sUAS to the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Teal will deliver 172
Business
Garuda Aerospace has announced new partnerships with Titan Innovations, Easy Aerial, Azur Drones, Aero Sentinel & Securiton, for the nation-wide distribution of their drones across the defense, security, and civil infrastructure sectors. Fast becoming one of the world’s frontrunners in drone-based technology, the Indian drone market has been faced
Business
Israel-based ParaZero Technologies Ltd., an aerospace company focused on drone safety systems for commercial drones and urban air mobility aircraft, has received a second order for its custom safety system for drones by one of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers. The repeat order follows an agreement previously signed with
Business
India in recent months has barred domestic manufacturers of military drones from using components made in China over concerns about security vulnerabilities, according to four defence and industry officials and tender documents. The measure comes amid tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours and as New Delhi pursues a military modernisation programme