UAS

Kratos Demonstrates XQ-58A Electronic Warfare Capabilities for United States Marine Corps

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Aircraft, Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Defence, Unmanned aerial vehicle, Marine, Risk, SAN, UAV, Integration, UAS, NAWCAD, F-35, Naval Air Warfare Center, Marine Air-Ground Task Force, MAGTF, Kratos, Grumman, Atmosphere, OUSD, MUX, Defense, Valkyrie, NAVAIR, Jet fuel

The demonstration completes the first phase of the United States Marine Corps’ Penetrating Affordable Autonomous Collaborative Killer – Portfolio (PAACK-P) program.

Key Points: 
  • The demonstration completes the first phase of the United States Marine Corps’ Penetrating Affordable Autonomous Collaborative Killer – Portfolio (PAACK-P) program.
  • Flight test support was provided by the 40th Flight Test Squadron, 96th Test Wing.
  • Flying since 2019, the Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie is a high-performance, runway-independent tactical UAV capable of long-range flights at high-subsonic speeds.
  • “MUX TACAIR promises to increase the lethality and survivability of our current crewed platforms,” said Lt. Col. Bradley Buick, Cunningham Group Capabilities, Research, and Integration Officer.

Kratos and Shield AI Conduct AI-Piloted Flights on the Kratos Tactical Firejet

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Aircraft, Entrepreneurship, Environment, SAN, F-16, AI, UAS, Investment, Shield AI, Defense, Valkyrie, Technology company

Having successfully flown AI pilots on five aircraft — three classes of quadcopters, the MQ-35A V-BAT, and the F-16 in fully autonomous air combat training — Shield AI’s Hivemind AI pilot has now successfully flown on and controlled the Kratos Tactical Firejet.

Key Points: 
  • Having successfully flown AI pilots on five aircraft — three classes of quadcopters, the MQ-35A V-BAT, and the F-16 in fully autonomous air combat training — Shield AI’s Hivemind AI pilot has now successfully flown on and controlled the Kratos Tactical Firejet.
  • These successful flights are a major milestone in the comprehensive integration project as Shield AI and Kratos look to ultimately productize another configuration of the Valkyrie, in this case with Shield AI’s Hivemind AI pilot.
  • It was over three years from signing the contract to flying the F-16; now, it’s less than 180 days for the Kratos Firejet.
  • The vision of portable autonomy software for military hardware has been realized, flown, and deployed by Shield AI,” said Ryan Tseng, Shield AI’s CEO and Co-Founder.

Global Tactical UAV Industry Research 2023-2033: Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Rising Geopolitical Tensions and Security Concerns Fueling Developments and Expansion - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Defense, Other Defense, Military, Technology, Drones, Aerospace, Government Technology, Manufacturing, Rheinmetall, AeroVironment, Benchmarking, Growth, Country, Partnership, Integrator, Law enforcement, UAV, Research, Artificial intelligence, Acquisition, UAS, Navy League, Unmanned aerial vehicle, Data collection, National Harbor, Maryland, Ship, Skydio, Exhibition, Surveying

As technology continues to evolve, these tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) play a crucial role in addressing emerging threats and safeguarding national security interests.

Key Points: 
  • As technology continues to evolve, these tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) play a crucial role in addressing emerging threats and safeguarding national security interests.
  • The tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) market is experiencing a transformative surge, presenting a paradigm shift in military and security solutions globally.
  • The global tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market based on UAV type is led by fixed wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
  • Competitive Strategy: Key players in the tactical UAV market analyzed and profiled in the study involve tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) products offering companies.

Commercial UAV Expo Announces 300+ Global Organizations Support for its Tenth Edition

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Hydrogen, Partner, Organization, Conference, Law enforcement, Transport, AI, Commercial, UAS, Diversified Communications, Safety, Data management, Caesars Forum, Video game

PORTLAND, Maine, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Commercial UAV Expo, the world's leading commercial drone trade show and conference, has announced a massive list of more than 300 global supporting partners from 6 continents for the 2024 event, which will take place September 3-5, 2024, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, NV.

Key Points: 
  • Support continues to grow as Commercial UAV Expo celebrates its tenth edition of the tradeshow and conference.
  • This edition, our tenth, is a big milestone, and more groups than ever are lending support."
  • The 2024 edition of Commercial UAV Expo offers a vendor-neutral show floor with more exhibitors than any other commercial UAS event.
  • Registration for the tenth edition of Commercial UAV Expo will open in May, and complete event information, including workshops, conference programming, networking events, and more, will be available soon at http://www.expouav.com

DronePort Network Announces Strategic Partnership with Vigilant Aerospace to Provide Airspace Management at Drone Ports Across the US

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
DAA, Aircraft, ASM, 2D, Growth, Partnership, 3D, Aviation, UAS, UTM, Public sector, Advanced Air Mobility, AAM, Airline

OKLAHOMA CITY, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vigilant Aerospace, a leading developer of detect-and-avoid and airspace management software for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS or drones), has been announced as a strategic partner by DronePort Network to provide Airspace Management (ASM), Detect-and-Avoid (DAA), and Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) for future drone port projects throughout the United States. Vigilant Aerospace's FlightHorizon solution provides the advanced situational awareness required for safe, scalable autonomous flight.

Key Points: 
  • Vigilant Aerospace's FlightHorizon solution provides the advanced situational awareness required for safe, scalable autonomous flight.
  • DronePort Network is a system integration and infrastructure development company focused on helping regions and communities transition to the next generation of the aviation economy.
  • DronePort Network is a perfect example of this innovative approach, bringing together the expertise necessary to make commercial autonomous flight a reality.
  • We're thrilled to launch this strategic partnership and are excited to be a part of the future development of drone ports in the US."

Hughes Awarded Production Contract by GA-ASI to Connect Gray Eagle UAS with Next Gen Satellite Communications

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Aircraft, SATS, SATCOM, MQ-1C, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, SWAP, ISR, UAS, Army National Guard, Hughes Network Systems, EchoStar, Defense, Government, RSTA, Communications satellite

GERMANTOWN, Md., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS) company, today announced its it has been awarded a production contract from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to produce a key component of the next-generation satellite communications (SATCOM) system for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle 25M Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). Under the contract, Hughes will provide advanced, ruggedized HM400 modems, named the HM400T, that integrate with the DoD's standard waveform technology and transmission security (TRANSEC) features to enable significantly increased endurance and resilience for Gray Eagle 25M's wide range of Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaisance (AISR) mission requirements, particularly for operations in contested environments.

Key Points: 
  • "This production contract reinforces the commitment of Hughes to serving GA-ASI and, by extension, the U.S. Army and this program of record, ensuring enhanced communications and ISR capabilities for today's multi-domain operations."
  • This advanced, customized software-defined commercial technology is based on the HM400 modem that is operating on the GA-ASI MQ-9B UAS.
  • After completing the development phase, GA-ASI awarded Hughes the initial production units; Hughes will start delivering these communications systems in the Spring.
  • To learn more about how Hughes delivers secure communications, anytime, anywhere, please visit the Hughes website .

Maris-Tech Announces Full Year 2023 Financial Results and a Record Revenue Year

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
New Space, Growth, Partnership, UAV, Artificial intelligence, Art, UAS

Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2023, was approximately $1.9 million, an increase of 138% compared to approximately $0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2023, was approximately $1.9 million, an increase of 138% compared to approximately $0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
  • Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2023, was approximately $2.7 million, a decrease of 27% compared to approximately $3.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
  • We ended 2023 with significant growth in revenues and backlog, with new and repeat customers and an expanded global footprint.
  • In October 2023, we launched the Jupiter Drones, an ultra-compact AI-powered video analytics product, for the unmanned aerial vehicle market.

Comprehensive Analysis of the Aerospace & Defense Market Predicts Robust Global Growth Amid Geopolitical Challenges - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Defense, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Military, Government Technology, Other Defense, Contracts, Strategic Insights, UAS, Arms industry

The "Global Aerospace & Defense Market - 2024 - Predictive Market Outlook for 2024 - Key Trends, Strategic Insights, Growth Opportunities & Market Outlook" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Aerospace & Defense Market - 2024 - Predictive Market Outlook for 2024 - Key Trends, Strategic Insights, Growth Opportunities & Market Outlook" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Global Aerospace & Defense Market has entered a significant growth phase catalyzed by shifting geopolitical landscapes.
  • This comprehensive analysis probes into the market dynamics and forecasts for the Aerospace & Defense sector.
  • The Aerospace & Defense Market continues to represent a dynamic and resilient sector, with robust growth opportunities despite broader economic uncertainties.

Cyberlux Corporation (OTC: CYBL) Releases 2023 Annual Report of Financial and Operational Results

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Defense, Technology, Telecommunications, Military, Other Defense, Contracts, Aircraft, CYBL, Department of Defence, Growth, Exercise, Fraction, Corporation, Acquisition, UAS, Completeness, Annual report, DMC, Bank statement, OTC, Aircraft systems, Government

Cyberlux Corporation CEO Mark Schmidt commented on the results: “2023 proved to be a noteworthy year with the strategic restructuring of all Cyberlux business units.

Key Points: 
  • Cyberlux Corporation CEO Mark Schmidt commented on the results: “2023 proved to be a noteworthy year with the strategic restructuring of all Cyberlux business units.
  • This initiative aimed to streamline operations and enhance the company's ability to deliver high-quality products and services to our customers.
  • The company reported the operations of these subsidiaries as a discontinued operation in the 2023 and 2022 financial statements.
  • For more information, please read the full 2023 Annual Report: https://www.otcmarkets.com/otcapi/company/financial-report/396408/content .

ModalAI Expands Suite of NDAA-Compliant Drone Components to Advance U.S. Drone Industry

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Software, Networks, Hardware, Robotics, Electronic Design Automation, Technology, Drones, Automotive, Autonomous Driving, Vehicles, Artificial Intelligence, 5G, Other Technology, Telecommunications, FPV, Embryonic stem cell, DIU, Blue, SLAM, 40A, Onsemi, Perception, SWAP, AI, UAS, Unmanned aerial vehicle, PCB, NDAA, Multimedia, Movement, Printed circuit board

ModalAI , a Blue UAS Framework drone and autopilot manufacturer, celebrated for its 16g autonomous UAS autopilot VOXL 2 , today announced availability of NDAA-compliant drone accessories.

Key Points: 
  • ModalAI , a Blue UAS Framework drone and autopilot manufacturer, celebrated for its 16g autonomous UAS autopilot VOXL 2 , today announced availability of NDAA-compliant drone accessories.
  • ModalAI is expanding its technology offerings with the addition of three ESCs and a computer vision image sensor.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    ModalAI has been at the forefront of manufacturing UAS components that are compliant with the NDAA ‘20 Section 848.
  • “VOXL 2 is driving the industry to advanced, state of the art UAS,” said Chad Sweet, CEO and co-founder of ModalAI.