Near Earth Autonomy awarded contract to provide miniaturized autonomous flight systems to U.S. Marine Corps Tactical Resupply Program

The funding aligns with the Marine Corps initiative to enhance autonomous resupply capabilities in contested and confined environments In support of the U.S. Navy (NAVAIR PMA-263), SURVICE Engineering (SURVICE) awarded Near Earth Autonomy (Near Earth) a $790,000 contract to deliver and support miniaturized autonomy systems under their prime contract for the U.S. Marine Corps Tactical […]

Sentrycs and Xtend announce partnership to enhance drone security for the defense industry

This collaboration will accelerate threat mitigation, ensure an unparalleled level of protection and enhance operational efficiency in high-stakes environments Sentrycs announced on April 23 a strategic partnership aimed at transforming drone security and remote operations for defense and security applications. This collaboration brings together Sentrycs’ advanced counter-drone solutions with Xtend’s unique technology, enabling customers to […]

Textron Systems awarded Software Support Activity (SSA) and payload integration contract to support Mine Countermeasures (MCM) Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) craft

Textron Systems currently leverages its experience as a leading systems integrator of critical new multi-mission payload capability for naval USVs Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. company, announced on April 8 that it has been awarded a Software Support Activity (SSA) and Payload Integration contract from the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) valued at up […]

MKS announces OphirMWIR folded zoom lens with disruptive low-SWaP and long-range capabilities for drone and small gimbal applications

Innovative folded optics zoom lens addresses market shift towards low-SWaP 15µm VGA FPA detectors with fittings for 5″ (127mm) gimbals MKS Instruments, Inc. Announced on April 15 the Ophir FoldIR 25–275mm f/5.5 MWIR Continuous Zoom Lens at SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing 2025. This newest addition to the FoldIR family of lightweight, compact, continuous zoom […]

Quantum Systems partners with Frontline to integrate cutting-edge C-UAS capabilities

The two companies in the defense technology sector have announced their collaboration to address the challenges posed by modern warfare Quantum Systems announced on April 14 a strategic cooperation and investment agreement with Frontline, a Ukrainian company specializing in military robotic systems. This cooperation marks a significant step in Euro-Ukrainian defense industry integration. The agreement […]

Leidos unveils newest unmanned undersea vessel

Leidos announced on April 7 a new capability from its sea systems team called Sea Dart, a high-performance, low-cost, flexible and adaptable uncrewed undersea vessel (UUV) designed to support the U.S. Navy and commercial customers across a broad range of missions “For more than two decades, Leidos has been at the forefront of supporting the […]

Stella Technology and Thales Group sign strategic partnership to develop UAV Surveillance and Defense Systems

This partnership is a strategic step to strengthen the national defense industry, promoting technological sovereignty, creating specialized jobs, and integrating Brazil into global value chains Stella Technology, a Brazilian company renowned for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and the Thales Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop advanced surveillance and defense systems […]

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía plays a key role in achieving the first STANAG 4703 certification and the EASA LUC at SAIL III for the fixed wing UAV platform of its client PRIMOCO UAV SE

This achievement marks a significant milestone in the UAS industry, pioneering this first dual certification for a fixed-wing UAV platform UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has collaborated with its client PRIMOCO UAV to obtain the STANAG 4703 certification of the One 150 UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) from Primoco UAV SE. This milestone marks the first time that […]

KBR provides Triton mission support

KBR has been awarded a contract to continue supporting the MQ-4C Triton aircraft with critical mission planning capabilities until November 2025   KBR mission planning specialists support the MQ-4C Triton aircraft at RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory and at 9 Squadron, at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. This world-leading technical support enables the remotely piloted […]

UK Carrier Strike Group to use drones at sea for ship-to-ship supply

A fleet of UK designed and built heavy lift drones will transport vital supplies between UK Carrier Strike Group ships for the first time during its deployment to the Indo-Pacific this year Nine all-electric uncrewed quadcopters, produced by Malloy Aeronautics, a BAE Systems entity, will shift supplies such as defence equipment, food and packages from […]