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U.S. Department of Defense Adds Skydio X10D Drone to Blue UAS Cleared List

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星期四, 五月 30, 2024
Technology, Other Defense, Aerospace, Drones, Manufacturing, Software, Hardware, Artificial Intelligence, Defense, DOD, DLA, Blue, GSA, Government, Defense Logistics Agency, General Services Administration, ATAK, Defense Innovation Unit, Authority, DIU, ISR, Teledyne Technologies

Skydio , the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, today announced that Skydio X10D has been added to the U.S. Department of Defense's (DOD) Blue sUAS (small uncrewed aerial systems) Cleared List.

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  • Skydio , the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, today announced that Skydio X10D has been added to the U.S. Department of Defense's (DOD) Blue sUAS (small uncrewed aerial systems) Cleared List.
  • This designation by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) recognizes Skydio X10D for its adherence to rigorous security standards and its capability to enhance operational effectiveness across various defense scenarios.
  • With X10D on the Blue UAS list, procurement for government and defense entities is simplified and accelerated.
  • “As the largest manufacturer of small drones in the United States, serving every branch of the U.S. military, the Blue UAS Cleared List is a critical distinction for Skydio X10D,” said Mark Valentine, President of Global Government at Skydio.

Nokia successfully completes acquisition of Fenix Group, accelerating U.S. strategy

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星期三, 五月 22, 2024
3GPP, Department of Defence, Federation, Acquisition, Defense Innovation Unit, Foreign investment, Committee, DIU, Banshee, Defense, CFIUS, Mobile phone

Nokia successfully completes acquisition of Fenix Group, accelerating U.S. strategy

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  • Nokia successfully completes acquisition of Fenix Group, accelerating U.S. strategy
    Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Fenix Group, a privately held company that specializes in tactical communications solutions for the defense communities.
  • This expanded portfolio will allow Nokia to offer a more comprehensive suite of 3GPP-based solutions to its defense customers worldwide.
  • Nokia and Fenix were jointly selected by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) in October 2021 for a program.
  • Mike Loomis, President of Nokia Federal Solutions: “The closing of the Fenix Group acquisition marks a significant step forward in our strategy to grow our defense business, as well as our overall U.S. strategy.

Overland AI Secures $10M in Seed Funding to Accelerate Development of Autonomous Vehicle Software for High-Risk Missions

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星期一, 五月 20, 2024
Shasta Ventures, DARPA, Risk, Machine learning, Robotics, Workforce, Pioneer Square Labs, University, Engineering, Safety, University of Washington, UW, Research, Defense Innovation Unit, Army, Point72 Asset Management, Computer science, DIU, Boot, Overdrive, Cryptocurrency

In addition, Overland AI was recently selected as a performer on Phase II of the DARPA RACER program to continue advanced capability development and demonstration of OverDrive in operationally-relevant terrain.

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  • In addition, Overland AI was recently selected as a performer on Phase II of the DARPA RACER program to continue advanced capability development and demonstration of OverDrive in operationally-relevant terrain.
  • “We are committed to the advancement of ground vehicle autonomy to support national security and minimize risk to our warfighters,” said Byron Boots, co-founder and CEO of Overland AI.
  • “With this funding, we can accelerate development and create high-performance ground autonomy software designed for uncrewed vehicles in any contested terrain.”
    The Overland AI team has a long history of working on off-road autonomy problems in a research capacity before forming the company.
  • To learn more about Overland AI and see open roles, visit www.overland.ai .

BlueHalo and Kraken Partner to Advance Autonomous Maritime Operations

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星期五, 五月 3, 2024
Ecosystem, K5, Partnering, C-UAS, Partnership, Artificial intelligence, DIU, Engineering, Environment, DNA, Machine learning, UAS, USV, Shipbuilding

BlueHalo will also integrate its Titan and SkyView Radio Frequency (RF)-based counter-uncrewed aircraft system (C-UAS) technologies as payload within the K3, K4, and K5 portfolio for mobile, maritime UAS detect and defeat capabilities.

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  • BlueHalo will also integrate its Titan and SkyView Radio Frequency (RF)-based counter-uncrewed aircraft system (C-UAS) technologies as payload within the K3, K4, and K5 portfolio for mobile, maritime UAS detect and defeat capabilities.
  • "This expansion into the maritime domain is one of several initiatives we have been planning as part of our long-term strategic vision.
  • The BlueHalo AI/ML-backed autonomous platform will serve as the primary core of autonomous operations and functions within the Kraken USV and USSV–leading mission-focused operations, maintaining situational awareness, signaling directions to the autonomous maritime controller, enabling multi-vessel swarming, and supporting hybrid maritime and land "marsupial" operations.
  • BlueHalo has extensive technical experience delivering state-of-the-art autonomous capabilities, including R&D, engineering, systems development, fabrication and prototyping, manufacturing, integration and sustainment activities.

South 8 Partners with NanoGraf on $6.4M U.S. Army Contract to Advance Domestic Lithium-ion Battery Production

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星期二, 四月 30, 2024
Other Manufacturing, Technology, Automotive, Engineering, Other Technology, Automotive Manufacturing, Other Automotive, Alternative Energy, Manufacturing, Energy, Lithium, Family, Physical abuse, Defense Innovation Unit, Cell, Weather, Safety, Silicon, Partnership, DIU, SRSP, EV, Catastrophic failure, Temperature, Project, Aviation, Defense, Electric battery

South 8’s $6.4 million subcontract with NanoGraf will support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command C5ISR Center (DEVCOM) .

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  • South 8’s $6.4 million subcontract with NanoGraf will support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command C5ISR Center (DEVCOM) .
  • The combination of South 8 and NanoGraf’s technologies has the potential to alleviate these common lithium-ion battery concerns, while also offering soldiers a lighter load.
  • Together, South 8 and NanoGraf plan to develop a universal, accessible, domestically produced energy storage cell.
  • Our goal is to improve soldier safety, military capabilities, and the domestic lithium-ion battery supply chain,” said Tom Stepien, CEO of South 8.

Robinson Helicopter Company Acquires Ascent AeroSystems, Adding Tactical Uncrewed Solutions Portfolio

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星期二, 四月 23, 2024
Aerospace, Manufacturing, Defense, Air, Transport, Other Defense, Drones, Other Construction & Property, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Technology, Construction & Property, Public Policy, Government, Utilities, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Energy, Law Enforcement, Emergency Services, Public Safety, UAV, Ecosystem, Spirit, Robinson Helicopter Company, Physics, Safety, Law enforcement, Ascent, Snow, DIU, AUVSI, Acquisition, UAS, Electronics, Multimedia, RHC, Aircraft, Peter Fuchs, Russian Helicopters, Growth

Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), a global leader in civilian rotorcraft, has acquired Ascent AeroSystems, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Robinson Helicopter Company.

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  • Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), a global leader in civilian rotorcraft, has acquired Ascent AeroSystems, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Robinson Helicopter Company.
  • By leveraging the expertise and resources of both companies, Robinson reinforces its leadership in the future of vertical flight systems and utility missions.
  • Through the acquisition, Ascent can now grow and scale by building its UAVs at Robinson’s cost-effective, vertically integrated manufacturing facility in Torrance, CA.
  • Ascent AeroSystems will be exhibiting at AUVSI in San Diego in booth #4345, April 23-25, 2024.

Sage Geosystems to Advance Energy Resilience with Geothermal Energy Solutions at Fort Bliss

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星期三, 四月 17, 2024
Technology, Other Energy, Utilities, Alternative Energy, Energy, Defense, Other Natural Resources, Environment, Other Technology, Other Defense, Sustainability, Natural Resources, Green Technology, Government Technology, Defense Innovation Unit, Army, Fortification, Economic geology, DIU, ACS, GGS, GHG, Associate, Government, Renewable energy

Sage Geosystems , the developer of Geopressured Geothermal Systems (GGS), announced today it will begin a geothermal initiative at Fort Bliss for the U.S. Army and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).

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  • Sage Geosystems , the developer of Geopressured Geothermal Systems (GGS), announced today it will begin a geothermal initiative at Fort Bliss for the U.S. Army and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).
  • Sage Geosystems will explore the potential to deploy its proprietary GGS technology to supply clean and secure energy to the base.
  • Additionally, the company will evaluate the potential synergies of hybrid technologies such as direct thermal use, energy storage, and dispatchable power to support cost effective energy resilience.
  • Sage Geosystems will commission a 3MW commercial EarthStore™ energy storage facility in late 2024 in the ERCOT South Load Zone of Texas.

Overland AI Awarded $18.6 Million-ceiling Prototype OT to Develop Autonomous Navigation for U.S. Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicles

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星期三, 四月 3, 2024
Environment, DIU, Palantir Technologies, Risk, Artificial intelligence, Sand, Overdrive, GPS, Transport, Software, Defense Innovation Unit, Human, Robotics, Argo AI, RCV, Ice, RTX, SpaceX, Palmer Luckey, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, DARPA, Army, Medical device

The 24-month award calls for Overland AI to join the Ground Vehicle Autonomous Pathways (GVAP) program to develop a prototype autonomy stack for the U.S. Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV).

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  • The 24-month award calls for Overland AI to join the Ground Vehicle Autonomous Pathways (GVAP) program to develop a prototype autonomy stack for the U.S. Army’s Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV).
  • Experts from the U.S. Army and DIU selected Overland AI, along with Anduril Industries and Palantir Technologies, to begin prototyping for the Robotic Combat Vehicle’s Software Pathways line of effort.
  • While the other contractors will focus on developing systems integration software, Overland AI will adapt its proven OverDrive solution to prototype autonomous vehicles capable of traversing complex terrain in contested areas without GPS support.
  • Overland AI delivers state-of-the-art robotics and autonomous vehicle solutions for any terrain and any conditions.

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

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星期二, 三月 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.

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  • 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.
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    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.

Muon Space Establishes Communications, Confirms Health of Weather Satellite

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星期二, 三月 5, 2024
Soil, Atmosphere, Satellite, Weather, Climate, NASA, Biophysical environment, DIU, Environmental monitoring, Vital signs, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Defense Innovation Unit, GPS, SpaceX, RF, COSMIC, CYGNSS, LEO, Partnership, Communications satellite

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Muon Space, an end-to-end Space Systems Provider revolutionizing the way Earth is monitored from space, proudly announces the successful deployment and operational status of its second ESPA-class satellite, MuSat2. Launched aboard SpaceX's Transporter-10 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on March 4, MuSat2 is equipped with advanced software-defined radio frequency instrumentation to gather new insights for DoD weather programs.

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Muon Space , an end-to-end Space Systems Provider revolutionizing the way Earth is monitored from space, proudly announces the successful deployment and operational status of its second ESPA-class satellite, MuSat2.
  • "Muon Space's investment in cutting-edge, software-defined technologies, as demonstrated in MuSat2's RF payload, underscores our commitment to enabling rapid deployment of new space sensing capabilities for our customers," said Pascal Stang, CTO of Muon Space.
  • "Muon Space is leading a revolution in applying the power of LEO satellite constellations to the most urgent problems facing the planet."
  • AFLCMC's Weather Systems Branch then awarded Muon Space an option to their contract in July 2023.