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U.S. authorities have their sights set on China-based drone maker DJI, a company that has popularised drones for consumer and commercial markets globally. The U.S. Congress intends to ban it, as they have begun to see DJI as a national security threat. Once the bipartisan legislation passes and the firm …

Terra Drone is now the largest shareholder of Aloft, the largest FAA-Approved UAS Service Supplier powering over 84% of all airspace authorizations TOKYO, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Terra Drone Corporation (Terra Drone), a leading drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technology provider headquartered in Japan, has announced an investment …

Summary: The U.S. Navy is exploring the integration of undersea drones (UUVs) with nuclear attack submarines (SSNs) to revolutionize antisubmarine warfare (ASW). Historically, navies have utilized autonomous or semi-autonomous systems like wire-guided torpedoes for target acquisition and engagement. Modern advancements see both the U.S. and its rivals advancing UUV technology for …

A drone attack that killed three U.S. service members in northern Jordan, blamed by the White House on Iran-backed militants, marks a major escalation of tensions in the Middle East and appeared likely to draw a reaction when financial and commodity markets open for the week. Oil prices are likely …

Israel’s 40-mile-long chain of walls and fences at its Gaza border teems with sensors and automated weapons. It is supported by an electronic intelligence network that monitors every phone call, text message and email in the territory. A large, well-trained military stands ready with state-of-the-art weaponry to respond rapidly to …

By Airbus U.S. Space & Defense | November 14, 2023 Nearly 20 years ago Vice Admiral Lowell Jacoby, Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, testified before Congress that “lethal unmanned aerodynamic vehicles are expected to pose an increased threat to deployed U.S. and allied forces in various regions.” Director Jacoby’s …

PteroDynamics, an innovator in autonomous vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft systems, announced the successful demonstration of the advanced capabilities of its automated Transwing® vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle system (UAS) at the U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet Hybrid Fleet Campaign Event (HFCE) on board the …

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 …

At the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Summit on October 10th, Senator John Hoeven outlined the growing synergy between unmanned operations and the nation’s space missions and the impact of the Test Resource Management Center’s (TRMC) Sky Range program at Grand Sky. The senator made the remarks as part of a discussion with …

The United States Navy has published an official Request for Information (ROI) to gather information on available fixed-wing drone launch and recovery systems for non-carrier ships. While not a request for bids, solicitations, or any other funding commitment, the ROI sheds some light on the future strategic thinking of naval …