Advanced / Transformational Technology
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Air ForceAir Force Flight Tests Affordable Missile Demonstrator With Ursa Major Engine
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) on Thursday said it recently conducted a first flight test of the Affordable Rapid Missile Demonstrator (ARMD) powered by Ursa Major’s Draper liquid rocket […]
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Business/FinancialHavoc Adds Air, Land Domains To Its Collaborative Autonomy Solutions With Two Acquisitions
Havoc, which has been focused on applying its collaborative autonomy technology to unmanned surface vessels (USVs), on Wednesday said it has acquired two companies that give it an entrée in […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyRobinson Helicopter Details New Unmanned Business Unit, Cargo UAS Project With Sikorsky
Robinson Helicopter on Monday announced the launch of its new Robinson Unmanned business unit, and detailed a new unmanned cargo helicopter offering utilizing Sikorsky’s [LMT] autonomy capability. With Robinson Unmanned, […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyDIU Awards Nikon Contract for 3D Printing Of Metal Parts Under FORGE Program
Nikon AM Synergy Inc. on Tuesday said it has received an Other Transaction Agreement from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to prototype the company’s 3D printing technology with metals for […]
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Unmanned SystemsUkraine Only Country That Can Provide ‘Immediate Counter-Action’ Against Shahed Drones, Ambassador Says
The U.S. should take immediate advantage of in-person Ukrainian counter-drone expertise to defeat kamikaze drones in Iran and elsewhere, according to the Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. “When the first […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyBell, DARPA Complete Design Review For X-76 Aircraft, On Track For Early ‘28 Flight Test
Bell [TXT] is set to begin building its X-plane demonstrator capable of flying at speeds of up to 450 knots after completing a critical design review (CDR) with the Pentagon’s […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyX-Bow Begins Hot-Firings Of Large Solid Rocket Motor For Hypersonic Applications
X-Bow Systems last month conducted the first static firing of its largest solid rocket motor (SRM) yet, the XB-34, a self-funded 34.5-inch diameter motor the company is designing to be […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyRocket Lab Lifts Scramjet-Powered Air Vehicle For DIU Hypersonic Test
Rocket Lab [RKLB] last week launched a modified version of its suborbital launch vehicle to release a scramjet-powered 3D-printed air vehicle in support of a hypersonic test program managed by […]
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PentagonHegseth, Caine Offer Details On Iran Strike Campaign, U.S. Has Employed ‘Classified Effects’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday said the U.S. military operation to strike Iran has utilized “classified effects,” with U.S. Central Command having also alluded to “special capabilities” it could […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyHermeus Flies Again With New Quarterhorse Unmanned Aircraft
Startup Hermeus on Monday said it successfully flew the latest version Quarterhorse unmanned aircraft, kicking off a test campaign aimed at reaching supersonic speeds. The Mk 2.1 remotely piloted aircraft […]