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October 18, 2024
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China Unveils VTOL Drone Resembling Osprey With 2-Ton Payload Capability

China has introduced a new tiltrotor drone, the Lanying R6000, which can transport up to 2 tons (4,400 pounds) of payload and reach speeds of 340 miles (547 kilometers)...

October 18, 2024
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Leidos has been granted a $248 million contract by the US Navy to deliver design and engineering services for autonomous systems.

Leidos recently received a follow-on contract from the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC) to assist with unmanned and automated systems for maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR)....

October 18, 2024
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How a network of small, autonomous, unmanned vessels can expand maritime operations.

Northrop Grumman, a recognized leader in advanced uncrewed autonomous systems, has introduced two new mission-specific autonomous features—Helix and Scion—for smaller UAS. These innovations will quickly upgrade commercial uncrewed platforms...

October 18, 2024
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Airbus has successfully carried out the inaugural demonstration of the Lakota UH-72 unmanned helicopter for the US Marine Corps.

The first demonstration of the Lakota UH-72 drone helicopter for the U.S. Marine Corps was successfully completed at Marine Corps Air Station, highlighting the Aerial Logistics Connector (ALC) system’s...

October 18, 2024
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Thales Introduces Advanced Autonomous Drone Swarms Driven by Artificial Intelligence

Thales carried out flight tests to showcase the capabilities of drone swarms operating at different autonomy levels. These trials mark a major advance in applying artificial intelligence (AI) to...