April 2025 saw a number of significant developments published on Defense Advancement, including the latest updates bi-directional amplifiers (BDAs), RF decoy systems, and autonomous naval vessels
The MQ-1C Gray Eagle® Extended Range UAS by GA-ASI, has supported the U.S. Army during PC-C5 (Project Convergence Capstone 5), demonstrating enhanced long-range sensing capabilities and survivability against electronic threats
The U.S. Army is partnering with Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy to retrofit Black Hawk helicopters with scalable autonomy kits for uncrewed logistics operations
VectorNav is collaborating with NAL research to develop Iridium STL-aided INS solutions for resilient navigation in GNSS-denied and degraded environments
DTC and Cuattro are unveiling SafeSignal™ at SOF Week 2025, a secure wireless x-ray imaging solution for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), tactical, and homeland security operations
Trillium Engineering’s GD-Loc, integrated with the HD55-MV gimbal on a Group 2 UAS, has demonstrated sustained Category 1 geolocation accuracy under GPS-denied conditions, enhancing critical ISR mission capabilities
ZeroEyes and Picogrid have launched Z-CAS, an AI-powered coastal defense system designed to detect and counter maritime threats to U.S. military assets
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