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Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth) and Kaman Air  Vehicles, a division of Kaman Corporation (NYSE: KAMN), announced that they have been  awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to demonstrate a resupply uncrewed aerial system (UAS)  capable of moving loads with a minimum of 800 pounds and flying distances over …

Kratos Defense has received a $95-million contract to supply unmanned target systems to the US Army. According to the contract announcement, the target drones must be fixed-wing, subscale, and jet-propelled. However, it did not specify which in the Kratos family of unmanned target systems will be delivered. The American technology …

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), teamed with Shield AI, has been chosen by the U.S. Army to participate in the Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) competition, Increment 2, to replace the long-serving RQ-7B Shadow tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS). Under a seven-week base period contract, the Northrop Grumman-led team will define …

The Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána need powers and better technology to counter the escalating threat of drones, according to the founder of the Aer Lingus Regional airline. ádraig Ó Céidigh, who is also a former independent senator, said laws to protect society from the dangers of drones should …

The Army Futures Command (AFC) is looking to the private sector for insight into a range of potential technology capabilities to deploy as part of AFC’s Technology Gateway program this fall, according to a Feb. 3 special notice published on Sam.gov.    The notice seeks input on tech ranging from …

Sky Eye Systems Srl, a company of the OMA Foligno SpA Group, in December 2022 signed with the General Secretariat of Defence, National Directorate of Aeronautical Armaments and Airworthiness (DAAA) the Contract for the supply of Rapier X-25 UAV systems to all ‘Italian army. In detail, these are two systems, each …

Epirus, a high-growth technology company, announced today a $66.1 million contract award from the U.S. Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) in support of the Indirect Fire Protection Capability-High-Power Microwave Program. As part of the Other Transaction Authority, Epirus collaborates with the RCCTO to rapidly deliver several prototype systems of …

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Lockheed Martin a 10-year contract to provide the British Army with uncrewed Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) services, including sophisticated targeting, and automated target and threat recognition enabled by the latest Artificial Intelligence technology. The contract supports highly skilled jobs across multiple sites …

Elbit Systems of Australia was selected to provide the Australian Army with the Skylark I LEX Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) equipped with Electro Optical and Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) system. With a certified ADS-B system, Elbit Systems of Australia will support the Australian Army achieve wider use cases …

The Indian Army officials announced on November 4, 2022, that the Indian Army has started the process of acquiring 120 loitering munitions and 10 aerial targeting systems to strengthen its military power along with the border with China. Loitering systems and aerial targeting systems, as per the officials, are being …