autonomous systems

Sikorsky, Robinson Unveil Tablet-Controlled Cargo Helicopter

Sikorsky and Robinson Helicopter Company are aiming to redefine cargo delivery and resupply with the R66 TURBINETRUCK, a new autonomous helicopter built for a wide range of missions.

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Airbus to Support European M2UAS Drone Project

The European Defence Agency has partnered with Airbus Helicopters to research and develop a platform for the organization’s Multi Mission Unmanned Aircraft System project.

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Europe Gears Up to Develop Advanced Hybrid Drone for Multi-Role Missions

European skies could soon see a new hybrid drone as the European Defence Agency taps Survey Copter to study and develop a platform for multi-role missions.

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US Soldiers Killed in Iran Drone Strike Were Inside Makeshift Hub, Officials Say

Six US service members killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait were working inside a lightly fortified operations center, described by military sources as a makeshift office space.

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Rheinmetall Buys Majority Stake in Croatia’s UGV Developer DOK-ING

German defense company Rheinmetall has signed an agreement to acquire a 51 percent stake in Croatian unmanned ground vehicle manufacturer DOK-ING, expanding its capabilities in autonomous systems.

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V-BAT VTOL Drone Faces Arctic Fury in Breakthrough Demo

Shield AI has put its V-BAT vertical takeoff and landing drone to the test in the Arctic, pushing the aircraft through freezing temperatures and rough maritime weather without requiring any modifications.

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A German UGV Learns to Trail Soldiers Without GPS or Active Sensors

A German unmanned ground vehicle can now autonomously trail soldiers through complex terrain with no active sensors, thanks to its new PLATON autonomy kit from Diehl Defence.

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Bullfrog Turns Red Cat’s USVs Into AI-Powered Drone Hunters

Red Cat Holdings is fitting its Blue Ops unmanned boats with the Bullfrog AI-driven weapon system, giving them the ability to hunt hostile drones in real time.

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BAE Unveils ‘Silver Link’ to Keep Next-Gen Fighters Talking in Combat

BAE Systems is giving next-gen aircraft a communications edge with Silver Link, a conformal antenna designed for secure airborne connectivity.

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PBS Aerospace Lands Multi-Year Propulsion Deal for US Defense Programs

PBS Aerospace has signed a subcontract agreement worth “several tens of millions of dollars” with drone developer Zone 5 Technologies to support US defense propulsion programs.

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