Unmanned Systems
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CongressGive Large, Non-Defense U.S. Manufacturers ‘A Shot’ at New Programs, Feinberg Says
Simplifying DoD program requirements as part of an effort to spur more companies to make defense systems is a priority for Stephen Feinberg, the co-founder of Cerberus Capital Management and […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyRAND Study Discusses Cellular Networks As an Aid in Locating/Jamming Mobile SAMs
Locating and jamming Russian and Chinese mobile surface-to-air missile radars in a defense of the Baltic states and Taiwan could become easier with allied use of 4G and 5G cellular […]
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UncategorizedDIU Nearing Refresh Of Approved Drones To Include Group 3, FPV, And Tethered Systems
The Defense Innovation Unit has narrowed a competitive list of drones and related equipment to a few dozen as it finalizes an updated list of systems cleared for use by […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologySaronic Raises $600 Million With Sights On Building Modern Shipyard For Big Autonomous Vessels
Autonomous surface vessel developer and manufacturer Saronic has closed a $600 million funding round for a downpayment on a new waterside shipyard the company has conceived around advanced manufacturing methods […]
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Navy/USMCMarine Corps To Shift LRUSV To Major Capability Pathway in 2027, DOT&E Says
The Marine Corps plans to transition its Long Range Unmanned Surface Vessel (LRUSV) to the major capability acquisition pathway in fiscal year 2027, according to the Pentagon’s top weapons tester. […]
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Business/FinancialAeroVironment Readies To Begin Production Of Loitering Munitions At New Facility
AeroVironment [AVAV] has established a new production facility for its loitering munitions, FreedomWerx, which is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and will begin manufacturing operations in the second half […]
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Unmanned SystemsGuillot Wants Authorization To Defeat Drones At All U.S. Military Installations
The Defense Department is allowed to mitigate threats from small drones at about half of its domestic military installations, but those authorities should extend to all bases in the country, […]
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Unmanned SystemsFAA Committee Recommends Federal Government Create List Of Approved CUAS Technologies
A rulemaking committee directed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide recommendations for certifying, authorizing, and deploying counter-drone systems across the national airspace suggests the federal government develop a […]
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Unmanned SystemsAlaska Military Bases Should Have Counter-Drone Technology Used In Ukraine, Research Official Says
The threat to U.S. military bases in Alaska from drones points to the need for more testing of equipment, and for better technology, that can take-down potential threats posed by […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyApplied Intuition Acquires EpiSci, Creating Multi-Domain Autonomy Solutions Company
Applied Intuition on Thursday said it has acquired EpiSys Science, Inc. (EpiSci) in a deal that complements its capabilities and expertise in applying artificial intelligence and autonomy software to ground […]