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Swarm Aero Selects Northwest Arkansas for Advanced Manufacturing of Drones
Swarm Aero, a leading developer of large drone swarms, has selected Northwest Arkansas as the site for its advanced manufacturing of drones.
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A Sub-$500 GPS-Free Drone Built in Less Than 24 Hours!
The custom-designed and 3D-printed fixed-wing drone features a large single motor and a downward-facing camera for geo-referencing, allowing it
Department of Defense
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 prominent names in AI, drone manufacturing, and semiconductor production, as entities linked to the Chinese…
Department of Defense
Revolutionizing Defense: The Urgent Need to Scale Small UAS Capabilities in the US Military
In an era of rapid technological advancement, US DoD faces a challenge: the swift integration of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Small UAS)...
Department of Defense
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 and disputes over the reliability of these systems have surfaced, raising concerns about their effectiveness…
Drone Companies
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.
Autel Robotics
Autel Drones: Security Threat or Political Pawn?
Autel Robotics, a Chinese drone manufacturer, is at the center of a controversy following demands by a bipartisan group of 11 US House lawmakers
Department of Defense
Microwave Might: The Pentagon’s Drone Defense
The U.S. Department of Defense, recognizing this threat, is pioneering a groundbreaking drone defense mechanism using high-power microwaves.
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