Advanced / Transformational Technology
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SpaceD-Orbit, Firefly And Katalyst Nab Deorbit-As-A-Service Awards From DIU And SDA For Designs
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and Space Development Agency (SDA) last Thursday said they have made initial awards to three companies for preliminary designs and risk reduction efforts for commercial […]
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Business/FinancialAEVEX Agrees To Acquire BlackSea Technologies To Access Unmanned Maritime Systems
AEVEX Corp. [AVEX] on Wednesday said it has agreed to acquire BlackSea Technologies in a deal worth up to $650 million that would add a robust portfolio of unmanned surface […]
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Business/FinancialPrecision Munitions Startup Heaviside Raises $60 Million; Partners With Nammo
Heaviside Industries, a startup developing precision munitions, on Wednesday said it has raised $60 million in a Series B round, three months after the company emerged from stealth. The Los […]
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Unmanned SystemsLockheed Martin Demonstrates Airspace Awareness System For Drones With Commercial Partners
Lockheed Martin [LMT] and commercial partners recently demonstrated a commercially-developed system for detecting and tracking drones in local areas using existing wireless infrastructure and plans to offer the solution on […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyBoeing Developing New Ultra Low-Cost Seeker For Weapon Systems
Boeing [BA] said this week it’s developing a new Ultra Low-Cost Seeker (ULCS) built with commercial off-the-shelf components modified for potential use on both offensive and defensive weapons. The company […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyDARPA’s Lift Challenge Winner Demonstrated ‘Unprecedented” Payload-To-Weight Ratio
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) this week announced the results of a recent challenge designed to push the boundaries of payload weights a drone can carry based on […]
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Missile DefenseGuetlein: Without Reconciliation, ‘There Is No Golden Dome Because There Is No Funding’
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The head of the Golden Dome program on Tuesday warned that if Congress does not pass another reconciliation bill with funding for for the homeland missile defense […]
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ArmyStratom Details Team Delivering TALUS Prototype For Army’s Project Sustainment
Stratom has said its team supporting its work on the Army’s “Project Sustainment” effort to deliver unmanned ground vehicles for supply distribution includes military vehicle manufacturer ND Defense and autonomy […]
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Unmanned SystemsHII, Metalcraft Complete Prototype Small USV Project For DIU, Marines Corps
HII [HII] and its partner MetalCraft Marine have successfully completed development and sea testing of a prototype small autonomous unmanned surface vessel (USV) for the Marine Corps under a Defense […]
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Business/FinancialJoby Aviation Agrees To Acquire Resonant Sciences To Expand, Diversify Defense Business
Joby Aviation [JOBY] on Tuesday said it has agreed to acquire Resonant Sciences for $500 million in a deal that expands its defense business and adds new technologies. The transaction […]