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BlueHalo to Integrate Directed Energy Capability on U.S. Marine Corps Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV)

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueHalo has been awarded a contract from the United States Navy's Office of Naval Research and Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division to develop a High Energy Laser (HEL) Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) prototype, integrated onboard the Marine Corp's Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV).

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueHalo has been awarded a contract from the United States Navy's Office of Naval Research and Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division to develop a High Energy Laser (HEL) Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) prototype, integrated onboard the Marine Corp's Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV).
  • "We are proud to be the industry leader in Directed Energy technologies and honored that the U.S. Navy has entrusted BlueHalo to deliver this critical capability."
  • The addition of BlueHalo's LOCUST HEL system will provide critical Directed Energy counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities, adding it to the system's existing kinetic and electronic warfare components.
  • Now, the U.S. Navy has turned to BlueHalo to integrate LOCUST's Directed Energy capabilities onto a JLTV for threat protection while on the move," said James Batt, BlueHalo Chief Growth Officer.

Skydio Delivers a Breakthrough for Enterprise Drones with the Launch of Skydio X10

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Skydio , the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, today announced its latest enterprise drone, the Skydio X10 .

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  • Skydio , the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, today announced its latest enterprise drone, the Skydio X10 .
  • Skydio's vision and unwavering commitment to AI and US-based manufacturing have led to the development of the pioneering Skydio X10.
  • The Skydio X10 serves a range of use cases across industries:
    Drone as First Responder : The X10 is perfectly suited for "Drone as First Responder" scenarios.
  • For a deeper look at the Skydio X10 and the role it plays in the industry, please visit https://www.skydio.com/blog/introducing-X10

AgEagle Chairman and CEO to Be Featured Speaker at Commercial UAV Expo 2023 This Week in Las Vegas

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE American: UAVS) (“AgEagle” or the “Company”), an ​industry-leading​ provider of full stack flight hardware, sensors and software for commercial and government use, today announced that the Company’s Chairman and CEO, Barrett Mooney, has been invited to be a featured speaker at Commercial UAV (“CUAV”) Expo 2023 being held in Las Vegas this week.

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  • WICHITA, Kan., Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE American: UAVS) (“AgEagle” or the “Company”), an ​industry-leading​ provider of full stack flight hardware, sensors and software for commercial and government use, today announced that the Company’s Chairman and CEO, Barrett Mooney, has been invited to be a featured speaker at Commercial UAV (“CUAV”) Expo 2023 being held in Las Vegas this week.
  • Presenting “Why Innovation in Commercial sUAS is the Gamechanger for Defense and Public Safety Sectors” as part of CUAV’s Drone Visionaries program on Thursday, September 7 beginning at 11:00 AM Pacific time, Mooney will provide attendees with insight into why innovations borne in the commercial drone manufacturing sector are now being recognized as the critical ends to the means to effectively and efficiently scale drone operations for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance applications in the global defense and public safety sectors.
  • Barrett Mooney, Chairman and CEO of AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc.
    From September 5 – 7, 2023, AgEagle will also be showcasing the Company’s latest innovations in drones, sensors and software in exhibit booth #223.
  • NOTE TO MEDIA: To schedule on-site interviews with Mooney during the event, please contact [email protected] .

Rapid Response Defense Systems Selects Quantum-Systems Inc. as Subcontractor for U.S. DoS Mid-Range UAS IDIQ Contract

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

RRDS awarded $30 million Mid-Range UAS IDIQ contract by U.S. Department of State (IDIQ Contract #19AQMM23D0091) and subcontracts to Quantum-Systems Inc.

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  • RRDS awarded $30 million Mid-Range UAS IDIQ contract by U.S. Department of State (IDIQ Contract #19AQMM23D0091) and subcontracts to Quantum-Systems Inc.
    Quantum-Systems Inc. to provide Vector fixed-wing eVTOL sUAS over five-year period as part of subcontract agreement.
  • The RRDS and Quantum-Systems team will deliver Vector fixed-wing eVTOL sUAS over the course of 5 years and will provide operator training to end users.
  • Their expertise in unmanned aircraft systems aligns seamlessly with our commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology to meet the evolving needs of our customers.
  • This partnership marks another stride forward in our mission to provide comprehensive solutions that enhance security and intelligence capabilities on a global scale."

Rapid Response Defense Systems Selects Quantum-Systems Inc. as Subcontractor for U.S. DoS Mid-Range UAS IDIQ Contract

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

RRDS awarded $30 million Mid-Range UAS IDIQ contract by U.S. Department of State (IDIQ Contract #19AQMM23D0091) and subcontracts to Quantum-Systems Inc.

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  • RRDS awarded $30 million Mid-Range UAS IDIQ contract by U.S. Department of State (IDIQ Contract #19AQMM23D0091) and subcontracts to Quantum-Systems Inc.
    Quantum-Systems Inc. to provide Vector fixed-wing eVTOL sUAS over five-year period as part of subcontract agreement.
  • MOORPARK, Calif., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rapid Response Defense Systems, Inc. ("RRDS"), a federal contractor and solution-based systems integrator, today announced that Quantum-Systems Inc. , a leader in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aerial intelligence solutions, has been selected as the subcontractor for the $30,000,000 indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded to RRDS by the U.S. Department of State to provide mid-range unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
  • The RRDS and Quantum-Systems team will deliver Vector fixed-wing eVTOL sUAS over the course of 5 years and will provide operator training to end users.
  • Their expertise in unmanned aircraft systems aligns seamlessly with our commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Sen. Mitt Romney Visits Red Cat Subsidiary Teal Drones to Discuss Support for U.S. Drone Industry

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government and commercial operations, announces that Utah Sen. Mitt Romney recently toured the Salt Lake City headquarters of Red Cat subsidiary Teal Drones.

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  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government and commercial operations, announces that Utah Sen. Mitt Romney recently toured the Salt Lake City headquarters of Red Cat subsidiary Teal Drones.
  • Sen. Romney is a co-sponsor of the American Security Drone Act of 2023 , which aims to strengthen U.S. drone manufacturing for national security purposes by prohibiting federal agencies from purchasing drones made by Chinese government-linked companies.
  • “As the United States faces the growing threat of China, Utah-based companies like Teal Drones are playing key roles in our national security and industrial base,” said Sen. Romney.
  • In the last 15 years, China has made significant ongoing investments in its domestic drone industry, achieving a near global monopoly in drone manufacturing.

SkyGrid Announces Chief Executive Officer Transition

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Monday, August 28, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SkyGrid, a Boeing, SparkCognition company, announced today that Jia Xu has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Amir Husain who will remain actively engaged with the company as a board member. Boeing has also added to its investment in SkyGrid to support the company's future product strategy to be led by Xu.   

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SkyGrid, a Boeing, SparkCognition company, announced today that Jia Xu has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Amir Husain who will remain actively engaged with the company as a board member.
  • Boeing has also added to its investment in SkyGrid to support the company's future product strategy to be led by Xu.
  • Previously, Xu served as the Chief Technology Officer for unmanned aerial systems and urban air mobility at Honeywell Aerospace.
  • "I want to thank Amir for his exceptional leadership of SkyGrid and effort to advance autonomous aviation," said Marc Allen, Chief Strategy Officer, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development of Boeing.

Red Cat’s Teal 2 sUAS Receives Remote ID Certification From FAA

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Remote ID allows UAS in flight to provide identification and location information that other parties can receive via a broadcast signal.

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  • Remote ID allows UAS in flight to provide identification and location information that other parties can receive via a broadcast signal.
  • The FAA will require all UAS operating in the U.S. national airspace system to be equipped with Remote ID as of Sept. 16.
  • Red Cat’s integrated Remote ID system goes above and beyond the technology being used in competing drones.
  • Red Cat is also creating a pathway for owners of previously manufactured Teal 2s to have Remote ID modules installed on their units to comply with FAA regulations.

Red Cat Names Tough Stump Technologies as DoD Training Provider

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) ("Red Cat" or the "Company"), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government and commercial operations, today announces Tough Stump Technologies as its primary training provider for customers including the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).

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  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) ("Red Cat" or the "Company"), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government and commercial operations, today announces Tough Stump Technologies as its primary training provider for customers including the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
  • Tough Stump, a situational awareness systems company, will also consult on ATAK app integration for Red Cat systems, and on testing and evaluation of new product capabilities.
  • In addition, Red Cat will support Tough Stump in further expanding the Tough Stump Rodeo , an innovative trade show and conference where mission-technology solutions are demonstrated in the field, instead of a convention center.
  • “Tough Stump is a trusted partner for Red Cat because it’s a veteran-owned business with more than 150 years of combined experience across all branches of the U.S. military,” said George Matus, CEO of Red Cat subsidiary Teal Drones .

Red Cat Subsidiary Teal Drones Receives $2.6M Purchase Order to Supply Teal 2 sUAS to US Defense Logistics Agency

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) ("Red Cat" or the "Company"), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government and commercial operations, today announces 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).

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  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) ("Red Cat" or the "Company"), a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government and commercial operations, today announces 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).
  • This order was requested by U.S. Air Force Security Forces , whose role is to defend Air Force bases and installations.
  • The procurement was sourced by global operations support company Noble Supply & Logistics, LLC (NOBLE) as part of the DLA’s Special Operational Equipment Tailored Logistics Support (SOE TLS) Program.
  • “It’s an honor to supply the United States Air Force with the Teal 2 sUAS,” said Red Cat CEO Jeff Thompson.