Advanced / Transformational Technology
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologySikorsky Nears Testbed For HEX VTOL Demonstrator, Pursuing Several Hybrid Electric Concepts
Sikorsky [LMT] plans to have the power systems tested for its hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (HEX VTOL) demonstrator aircraft ready by year’s end to begin ground runs in 2025, […]
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ArmyArmy Details Hybrid-Electric VTOL Interest, Aims For Tech Demos In FY ‘26-’30
The Army has detailed an extensive plan for evaluating hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) platforms and enabling technologies, with an aim to hold capability demonstrations between fiscal years 2026 […]
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Intelligence CommunityNGA Plans Program For Digital Twin Of The World
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) wants a digital twin that takes advantage of multiple data sources to provide users with accurate and timely 3D-representations of digital maps and charts, an […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyMaxar Releases the First WorldView Legion Satellite Images
Maxar Intelligence released the first set of images from its new WorldView Legion satellites. The images released Thursday show the 30 cm-class imagery capabilities of the satellites, capturing views of San […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologySaronic Adds $175 Million In New Funding Round To Expand Manufacturing, Pursue International Markets
Startup autonomous surface vessel (ASV) developer and manufacturer Saronic last Friday said it raised $175 million in a new funding round that will be used to accelerate and expand its […]
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Air ForceAFRL to Hold Software Development Forum on AI-Generated C2 Decisions
The Department of the Air Force is to hold a software development forum in Las Vegas in September to explore future artificial intelligence (AI)-aided decision making under the service’s Advanced […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyBiden Administration Investing In New Facility To Produce Wafers Used In Defense Applications
The Biden Administration on Wednesday said it has reached preliminary terms to provide $400 million to two U.S.-based subsidiaries of Taiwan’s GlobalWafers Co. as part of efforts to onshore semiconductor […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyDoD CDAO ‘Expanding The Aperture’ For AI Experimentation Campaign With First Industry Forum
The Pentagon’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) on Tuesday held the first industry forum for its ongoing experimentation series, as its “expanding the aperture” for the private sector […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyX-Bow Raises $70 Million In New Investment Round That Includes Boeing For First Time
X-Bow Systems on Wednesday said it has completed the initial close of a Series B round that raised more than $70 million and includes Lockheed Martin [LMT], an existing investor […]
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Air ForceACC Commander Says He Expects NGAD Choice This Year
U.S. Air Force Gen. Kenneth “Cruiser” Wilsbach, the head of Air Combat Command (ACC), said on July 10 that he still expects the service to make a Next Generation Air […]