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Former Obama Official at the Center of Debate Over Support for Chinese Drone Maker DJI
Concerns about national security are raised by the former attorney general’s covert push It’s been revealed that Loretta Lynch, the former Attorney General of the United States during the Obama administration, secretly attempted to sway the Department of Defense. Her…
Pentagon Pitches $1B Dream for Drone Army, Keeps Cards Close
Pentagon’s “Replicator” Drone Fleet: A Billion-Dollar Gamble In an ambitious move to bolster its military capabilities, the Pentagon has laid out plans to inject $1 billion into a cutting-edge drone initiative dubbed “Replicator.” The strategy aims to mass-produce thousands of…
The Dawn of Pilotless Fighter Jets: U.S. Air Force Sets Sights on Future Warfare
Pentagon’s Plan for Affordable Unmanned Jet Fighters: AI Pilots The U.S. Air Force is on the brink of a groundbreaking shift in military aviation, embracing the development of pilotless jet fighters designed to fly mere feet above the ground or…
Swarm Aero Selects Northwest Arkansas for Advanced Manufacturing of Drones
Drone Developer Swarm Aero Finds New Home in Arkansas Swarm Aero, a leading developer of large uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) swarms, has selected Northwest Arkansas as the site for its advanced, high-volume manufacturing of drones. The company’s decision comes after…
A Sub-$500 GPS-Free Drone Built in Less Than 24 Hours!
Revolutionizing Drone Technology: The Sub-$500 GPS-Free Drone In a remarkable feat of innovation and ingenuity, a team of drone enthusiasts has successfully constructed a drone that challenges the traditional reliance on GPS satellite signals for navigation. This development, achieved during…
US Tightens Grip on Chinese Tech Firms Citing Military Links
Expanding the List of Risky Entities The United States Department of Defense has escalated its scrutiny of Chinese technology firms operating within its borders. In a recent move, the Pentagon has designated more than a dozen Chinese tech companies, including…
Revolutionizing Defense: The Urgent Need to Scale Small UAS Capabilities in the US Military
Embracing Change in Defense Technology In a world where technology evolves at an unprecedented pace, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) finds itself at a crucial juncture. The need to rapidly integrate emerging technologies like Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Small…
Controversy Surrounding U.S. Department of Defense’s Anti-Drone Systems
Troubles in the Sky – D-Fend’s Drone Neutralization Systems Under Scrutiny The Israeli defense company D-Fend, known for its EnforceAir drone neutralization systems, faces challenges with its products previously sold to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). Reports of malfunctions…
Skydio’s Advanced Drone Development for US Army’s RQ-28A Replacement
Entering the Final Phase Skydio, the California-based drone developer, has reached the final phase of the US Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance Tranche 2 initiative. This significant advancement is part of a program initiated in 2021 to replace the RQ-28A vertical…
San Antonio’s Darkhive Inc. Secures $100 Million Federal Contract for Drone Development
Darkhive Inc., a San Antonio-based startup specializing in drone technology, has received a significant boost with a substantial increase in its federal government contract. The Phase III SBIR contract with AFWERX Autonomy Prime, initially valued at about $5 million, has been raised to a staggering $100 million, extending the ordering period from three to five years.
Red Cat Holdings Endorses the American Security Drone Act
Red Cat Holdings, Inc., a drone technology company based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, publicly endorsed the American Security Drone Act (ASDA), viewing it as a significant legislative advancement for the federal government, domestic drone businesses, and national security. The…
Autel Drones: Security Threat or Political Pawn?
Autel Robotics Responds to US Lawmakers’ Probe Demand Autel Robotics, a Chinese drone manufacturer, is at the center of a controversy following demands by a bipartisan group of 11 US House lawmakers for an investigation into its alleged ties with…