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Reliable Robotics raises $160M, targets FAA uncrewed cargo certification by 2028

Reliable Robotics, the U.S. autonomous-flight startup led by a SpaceX alum, secured a $160 million funding round led by Nimble Partners, pushing valuation toward $1 billion. The company is pressing the FAA for certification of its autonomous flight system, targeting a first commercial uncrewed cargo approval in 2028.

2026-04-21T13:20:45.874450-07:00

The Air Current

FAA to pick vendor for AI-powered ATC modernization by end of May, with September software deployment

2026-04-21T12:20:24.054901-07:00

AINonline

MedevacX launches medical case-management platform in Europe with Moove partnership

2026-04-21T10:51:35.611739-07:00

aarcorp.com

AAR launches Airvoyant, an agentic AI procurement platform linking airlines and MROs to 5,000 suppliers via Aeroxchange

2026-04-21T06:58:05.915841-07:00

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Reliable Robotics raises $160M, targets FAA uncrewed cargo certification by 2028 Reliable Robotics, the U.S. autonomous-flight startup led by a SpaceX alum, secured a $160 million funding round led by Nimble Partners, pushing valuation toward $1 billion. The company is pressing the FAA for certification of its autonomous flight system, targeting a first commercial uncrewed cargo approval in 2028.

2026-04-21T13:20:45.874450-07:00

Reliable Robotics raises $160M, targets FAA uncrewed cargo certification by 2028

The Air Current

FAA to pick vendor for AI-powered ATC modernization by end of May, with September software deployment The FAA plans to select a vendor for its AI-powered air traffic management system by the end of May and deploy the software as soon as September. The agency says additional specifics on its air traffic control modernization plans will be released April 21, setting near-term delivery expectations for the program.

2026-04-21T12:20:24.054901-07:00

FAA to pick vendor for AI-powered ATC modernization by end of May, with September software deployment

AINonline

MedevacX launches medical case-management platform in Europe with Moove partnership MedevacX has launched a medical case management platform for medical evacuation operations across Europe, partnering with Moove to deliver the service. Scandic Flight Support is also reported to be introducing a new digital platform to organize European medical evacuations, reflecting growing digitization of medevac operations.

2026-04-21T10:51:35.611739-07:00

MedevacX launches medical case-management platform in Europe with Moove partnership

Breaking Defense

Anduril and Kraken to build mission-ready unmanned surface vessels for US Navy hybrid fleet Anduril Industries and Kraken Technology Group have partnered to develop and manufacture small USVs for the United States and allied navies. Kraken will supply its small unmanned surface vessels, while Anduril will handle US manufacturing and payload integration, aiming to support the Navy’s transition to a hybrid fleet.

2026-04-21T09:12:44.599700-07:00

Anduril and Kraken to build mission-ready unmanned surface vessels for US Navy hybrid fleet

aarcorp.com

AAR launches Airvoyant, an agentic AI procurement platform linking airlines and MROs to 5,000 suppliers via Aeroxchange AAR has launched Airvoyant, an AI-driven procurement platform built on AWS that connects airlines and MROs to more than 5,000 suppliers. The system searches available inventory, requests and consolidates quotes, and uses agentic AI to target 20%–30% parts-purchase streamlining.

2026-04-21T06:58:05.915841-07:00

AAR launches Airvoyant, an agentic AI procurement platform linking airlines and MROs to 5,000 suppliers via Aeroxchange

Bloomberg

Japanet Holdings expands its venture capital fund with Pegasus Tech Ventures after early SpaceX and AI bets Japanet Holdings Co. is expanding its venture capital fund alongside San Jose-based Pegasus Tech Ventures, citing strong returns from prior investments including bets on SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI. The expansion signals a broader push to scale startup investing tied to high-growth technology platforms.

2026-04-21T03:53:21.255453-07:00

Japanet Holdings expands its venture capital fund with Pegasus Tech Ventures after early SpaceX and AI bets

insidedefense.com

Anduril and HD Hyundai start production of first autonomous surface vessel for potential US Navy MUSV contender Anduril and South Korea’s HD Hyundai say the first ship in a new class of autonomous surface vessels is now entering production as the team positions it as a potential candidate for the US Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) program. The partners expect the first vessel to be in the water this October.

2026-04-20T11:17:51.789110-07:00

Anduril and HD Hyundai start production of first autonomous surface vessel for potential US Navy MUSV contender

saildrone.com

Navy League 2026: Saildrone unveils Spectre USV for ASW gap-fill and VLS strike, with Silent Endurance and Stealth Strike varian Saildrone released design details for its new Spectre unmanned surface vessel, optimized for anti-submarine warfare and kinetic strike, in two configurations: Spectre Silent Endurance and Spectre Stealth Strike. The 52-meter platform targets high-speed, stealth strike capability and was shown at Sea Air Space, with a 30-knot top speed cited.

2026-04-20T07:17:40.471464-07:00

Navy League 2026: Saildrone unveils Spectre USV for ASW gap-fill and VLS strike, with Silent Endurance and Stealth Strike varian

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Reliable Robotics raises $160M, targets FAA uncrewed cargo certification by 2028

FAA to pick vendor for AI-powered ATC modernization by end of May, with September software deployment

MedevacX launches medical case-management platform in Europe with Moove partnership

AAR launches Airvoyant, an agentic AI procurement platform linking airlines and MROs to 5,000 suppliers via Aeroxchange

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