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Poland’s military selects SATIM for automated SAR analysis as SkyFi adds SatVu thermal imagery

Poland’s Ministry of National Defence has contracted SATIM to provide software that automates analysis of satellite radar imagery, supporting intelligence collection through the MikroSAR program. Separately, Earth-intelligence platform SkyFi has integrated British company SatVu’s high-resolution thermal imagery, expanding the commercial data available through its platform.

SpaceNews.com

York Space Systems to acquire Australian robot maker Outlook Industries, expanding into unmanned ground systems

York Space Systems plans to buy Outlook Industries, an Australian military robotics company, and establish York Terrestrial Systems. The move would take the satellite manufacturer beyond space systems and into unmanned ground platforms, linking them with York’s existing space and communications capabilities.

AeroTime

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Merlin wins $500,000 AFRICOM contract to demonstrate autonomous Cessna Caravan casualty evacuation in Morocco

Merlin will use a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan to demonstrate autonomous casualty evacuation for U.S. Africa Command in Morocco, with a trial planned for December. The $500,000 contract tests whether an uncrewed aircraft can support medical rescue missions in locations where reaching casualties is difficult.

Inflight Online

APEX FTE EXPO in Singapore to spotlight digital innovation and AI in inflight entertainment

In-flight technology suppliers, including RAVE Aerospace, are set to showcase next-generation inflight entertainment and connectivity solutions at next week’s APEX FTE EXPO in Singapore. The event’s focus on digital innovation and AI puts emerging cabin technologies and passenger-facing systems in the spotlight.

Bloomberg

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UForce raises $700 million at $6 billion valuation to expand autonomous systems production

The Ukrainian-founded drone maker plans to scale production of autonomous sea, land and air systems for Ukraine and allied countries. UForce says its NEMESIS drones have completed 300,000 combat flights, while its MAGURA naval vessels have contributed to the destruction of Russian warships.

CNBC

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Singapore Airlines sees progress in Air India’s multi-year turnaround, despite persistent financial challenges

Singapore Airlines says Air India has made tangible gains in customer experience and operational performance as it pursues a multi-year transformation. The endorsement comes as the Indian carrier cancels eight international routes, including three to Europe, and shifts some services to low-cost subsidiary Air India Express; Singapore Airlines also cited higher jet-fuel costs as a pressure on group earnings.

FlightGlobal

China’s first commercial solar-powered UAV takes flight, with setup in 20 minutes

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation has developed what it describes as the country’s first commercial UAV powered by solar energy. The aircraft can be set up for flight in 20 minutes, according to the report; no further details on its performance or intended missions were provided.

AeroTime

FAA deploys digital towers and expands AI-assisted traffic planning to all 22 en route centers

The FAA is deploying its first digital air traffic control towers at U.S. airports, using cameras, sensors and displays to give controllers a continuous 360-degree view. Separately, it is expanding its SMART planning tool to all 22 en route centers despite calls to pause its Washington-area rollout.