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LODD Autonomous begins UAE GCAA certification program for Hili hybrid VTOL cargo aircraft

Abu Dhabi-based LODD Autonomous has initiated a certification program for its Hili hybrid cargo aircraft with the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). The move marks the transition from development and flight testing into formal certification activities.

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2026-07-01T01:16:40.891085-07:00

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Satellogic teams with SpaceKnow to build AI-powered geospatial applications using its satellite imagery archive

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2026-06-30T06:16:35.696267-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Orbital asks FCC for permission to deploy up to 100,000 “data center” satellites to deliver 10 GW of space-based compute

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2026-06-30T05:31:03.667858-07:00

AeroTime

Finland and Estonia sign LOI with NestAI to co-develop AI for unmanned systems and command-and-control

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2026-06-30T05:57:58.284559-07:00

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FlightGlobal

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GPS-resilient drone autonomy needs “ground truth” and a trusted spatial foundation As GPS becomes less reliable in contested environments, autonomous drone systems increasingly require alternative ways to establish ground truth. The piece argues that GPS-resilient autonomy must be built on a trusted spatial foundation so drones can navigate and execute tasks without relying on unverified positioning signals.

2026-07-01T02:29:29.287749-07:00

GPS-resilient drone autonomy needs “ground truth” and a trusted spatial foundation

eVTOL Insights

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LODD Autonomous begins UAE GCAA certification program for Hili hybrid VTOL cargo aircraft Abu Dhabi-based LODD Autonomous has initiated a certification program for its Hili hybrid cargo aircraft with the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). The move marks the transition from development and flight testing into formal certification activities.

2026-07-01T01:16:40.891085-07:00

LODD Autonomous begins UAE GCAA certification program for Hili hybrid VTOL cargo aircraft

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Satellogic teams with SpaceKnow to build AI-powered geospatial applications using its satellite imagery archive Satellogic has partnered with SpaceKnow to develop AI applications built on Satellogic’s expanding inventory of satellite imagery. The collaboration is aimed at enabling AI-driven geospatial intelligence analysis, layering SpaceKnow’s automated analytics capabilities over Satellogic’s imagery data assets.

2026-06-30T06:16:35.696267-07:00

Satellogic teams with SpaceKnow to build AI-powered geospatial applications using its satellite imagery archive

AeroTime

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Finland and Estonia sign LOI with NestAI to co-develop AI for unmanned systems and command-and-control Finland’s defense ministry and Estonia’s military have signed a June 30 letter of intent with NestAI to co-develop artificial intelligence for unmanned systems and command-and-control applications. The agreement signals a joint effort to bring AI capabilities into cross-border UAS operations and decision support.

2026-06-30T05:57:58.284559-07:00

Finland and Estonia sign LOI with NestAI to co-develop AI for unmanned systems and command-and-control

SpaceNews.com

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Orbital asks FCC for permission to deploy up to 100,000 “data center” satellites to deliver 10 GW of space-based compute Orbital, a five-month-old startup, has filed with the Federal Communications Commission seeking authorization to deploy as many as 100,000 data center satellites. The company says the constellation would provide about 10 gigawatts of computing power from space to address accelerating AI demand.

2026-06-30T05:31:03.667858-07:00

Orbital asks FCC for permission to deploy up to 100,000 “data center” satellites to deliver 10 GW of space-based compute

Associated Press

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UK Defence Investment Plan 2026: GBP8.6bn over four years for GCAP, plus major counter-UAS spend to reshape RAF capabilities The UK’s Defence Investment Plan 2026 commits an estimated GBP8.6 billion over four years for GCAP design and development, positioning the tri-national combat air program as a central “winner.” The package also targets tens of billions of pounds for an RAF built around manned fighters integrated with autonomous platforms, AI and advanced air defence, including roughly GBP1.8 billion for counter-UAS systems. Offsets include delays and early retirements, with helicopter and intelligence-gathering fleet reductions as some missions shift to uncrewed capabilities.

2026-06-30T01:43:25.394482-07:00

UK Defence Investment Plan 2026: GBP8.6bn over four years for GCAP, plus major counter-UAS spend to reshape RAF capabilities

Wall Street Journal

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Honeywell Aerospace CEO Jim Currier: AI is ready to generate blueprints, but not flight-ready for cockpit decision-making Honeywell Aerospace CEO Jim Currier says today’s AI can already support engineering workflows by generating “blueprints,” but remains too immature for cockpit use. Leading an independent Honeywell Aerospace, Currier frames AI adoption as a staged capability build-out aligned with defense and aviation operational demands.

2026-06-29T23:28:47.926945-07:00

Honeywell Aerospace CEO Jim Currier: AI is ready to generate blueprints, but not flight-ready for cockpit decision-making

Business Wire

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Vertical Aerospace signs Astronics deal for Valo eVTOL low-voltage power distribution Vertical Aerospace has entered a long-term agreement with Astronics to supply the low-voltage power distribution system for its Valo eVTOL aircraft. The supplier selection supports Vertical’s certification progress by locking in a core electrical sub-system for the airframe’s electrification architecture.

2026-06-29T04:43:03.747295-07:00

Vertical Aerospace signs Astronics deal for Valo eVTOL low-voltage power distribution

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