drones

SOUTHCOM to Create New Branch for Unmanned Capabilities

The US Southern Command is opening its first-ever dedicated segment to oversee unmanned missions in Central and South America.

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MQ-20 Avenger to Support US Navy’s Autonomy Battle Planning Effort

The US Navy has partnered with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. to deploy its MQ-20 Avenger unmanned aerial system for the service’s Collaborative Autonomy Mission Planning and Debrief project.

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Echodyne to Supply Radar for USAF Counter-Drone Platform in $490M Program

Echodyne will provide radar technology for a counter-drone platform developed by Trust Automation under a US Air Force contract.

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Starlink Glitch Leaves US Navy Drone Boats Drifting: Report

A global outage in Elon Musk’s Starlink network disrupted US Navy drone tests, cutting communications and leaving approximately two dozen unmanned surface vessels adrift off California for nearly an hour.

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US Army Selects AV Vapor CLE UAS to Support Medium Range Recon Program

The US Army has awarded AV a $14.6-million contract to produce its Vapor Compact Long Endurance (CLE) drone to support the service’s Medium Range Reconnaissance (MRR) program.

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UK Eyes Joint Drone Development With Kuwait

The UK is expanding defense ties with Kuwait with a new focus on joint drone development and emerging military technologies.

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British Army Explores New Ways to Fight Drones From Inside Tanks

Around 350 British soldiers have tested new approaches to countering aerial threats without having to step out of their tanks, as the army adapts to drones becoming a constant presence on the battlefield.

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Pratt & Whitney Engine Powers Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A CCA Drone

Pratt & Whitney has supplied the engine for Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue drone, pitched for the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.

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US Army Picks Vector AI Drone to Boost Brigade-Level ISR Capabilities

The US Army has selected Quantum Systems’ Vector AI small drone to equip its Brigade Combat Teams with advanced aerial intelligence.

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DeltaQuad Expands Baltic Footprint Through Meridein Drone Partnership

DeltaQuad has signed an agreement with Estonian firm Meridein to expand access to its unmanned aerial systems across the Baltic region.

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