Advanced / Transformational Technology
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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 […]
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Unmanned SystemsSaronic Adds Gulfport Site For On-Water USV Testing
Saronic announced another American Gulf Coast facility that is already performing some unmanned surface vessel (USV) work at the Port of Gulfport, Miss. The company said its new site covers […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyArcher Acquiring Boeing Businesses That Add Drones, Autonomy And Air Traffic Management
Archer Aviation [ACHR] on Monday said has agreed to acquire three businesses from Boeing [BA], including the company’s Insitu subsidiary that develops and manufactures Group 3 unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyEpirus Tightens Relationship With Marines To Counter Drones Using Directed Energy
With a new $11 million contract in hand from the Marine Corps, Epirus will deliver a second-generation version of its directed energy system to be integrated with an existing short-range […]
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PentagonDoD Plans $150 Million Loan To Boost U.S. Rare Earth-Free Magnet Production
The Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) on August 7 said it signed a $150 million conditional loan commitment with Niron Magnetics, Inc., to scale the company’s permanent magnets that […]