NATO Defence Ministers wrapped up two days of talks on 18 October with a commitment to further support Ukraine, strengthen ties with partners in the
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Author: Kylie Bielby
FAA contest finalists selected for UAS risk analysis and micro-weather prediction projects
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced seven finalists and two honourable mention collegiate teams of the 2024 FAA Data Challenge. In its
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Thales develops method for flying drone swarms in contested environments
Thales has demonstrated the potential of deploying swarms of drones with different levels of autonomy supported by artificial intelligence. On October 16, the company tested
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AgEagle eBee drones approved for BVLOS operations in Brazil
The eBee range of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), manufactured by AgEagle and represented in Brazil by Geo Agri, has been certified for beyond visual line
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Invariant and Anduril awarded Marine Corps C-UAS contracts
Invariant Corporation and Anduril Federal, a division of Anduril Industries Inc., have been awarded a US Department of Defense (DoD) combined USD400,000,000 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity
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SpearUAV develops new interceptor drone
Israel’s SpearUAV has introduced a new variant to its Viper range of loitering munitions that counters hostile uncrewed aerial systems. The AI-enabled Viper I (interceptor)
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CASA provides alternate methods for calculating ground risk
Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has released a Temporary Management Instruction (TMI) to help streamline the approval process for operators applying for drone operations
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MyDefence to establish second US office in Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce has announced that Danish counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) specialist, MyDefence, has selected Oklahoma City for its second US-based office. The
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Leidos expands directed energy business with new AFRL award
Leidos has been awarded the USD13.1 million Genesis Chamber contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Directed Energy Directorate. Leidos will work with AFRL
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Systronics and FlytBase team up for docked drone operations in Thailand
Thai DJI distributor, Systronics Co., Ltd., has entered into a partnership with FlytBase regarding the adoption of docked drone operations in Thailand for multiple use
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