L3Harris Technologies and Shield AI have demonstrated integration of the DiSCO™ battle management ecosystem and Hivemind autonomy software in a hardware-in-the-loop simulation, enabling unmanned systems to autonomously detect and respond to electromagnetic threats
The upcoming XPONENTIAL Europe trade fair will highlight the critical role of autonomous systems, robotics, and artificial intelligence in modern defense strategies and the protection of essential national infrastructure
Volatus Aerospace secures TSX listing approval and will begin trading under FLT on March 20, strengthening investor visibility and supporting growth across autonomy, public safety, and defence operations
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and the U.S. Air Force demonstrate autonomous flight using the MQ-20 Avenger, showcasing infrared sensing, passive targeting, and advanced data link integration for collaborative combat aircraft operations
Volatus Aerospace has secured NRC-IRAP funding to advance development of its Condor XL heavy lift UAS, including avionics architecture, autonomy integration, and flight validation
Saildrone has integrated Innomar’s sub-bottom profiling technology into its Voyager USV, enabling long-endurance monitoring of undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea and detection of sub-seafloor changes
Heven AeroTech secures a U.S. Army agreement enabling streamlined procurement of its Z1 hydrogen-powered unmanned aerial system and supporting systems, advancing rapid deployment, integration, and modernization of unmanned capabilities
The Florida State Guard is integrating CENTUM Lifeseeker systems across rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft to support search and rescue and disaster response missions
UK-based SME Hybrid Drones Ltd and partner MBDA have completed the maiden flight of the HYDRA-400, a modular jet-electric platform designed for heavy-lift military logistics and weaponized battlefield roles
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