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Echodyne’s EchoShield MESA radar will be integrated into BAE Systems’ Anti Threat System for counter-drone defense. CEO Ann Stevens says the company is also adding engineering staff and production capacity while exploring radar applications for spacecraft and high-altitude drones, broadening its potential defense and aerospace markets.
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Echodyne’s EchoShield MESA radar will be integrated into BAE Systems’ Anti Threat System for counter-drone defense. CEO Ann Stevens says the company is also adding engineering staff and production capacity while exploring radar applications for spacecraft and high-altitude drones, broadening its potential defense and aerospace markets.
Hermeus, a high-speed aircraft startup, and Northrop Grumman say they are joining forces to bring operational very-high-speed drones to the U.S. military. The announcement frames the effort as a new course, but provides no details on aircraft design, program structure, funding or a delivery timeline.
The waiver allows Skyways’ V2 unmanned aircraft to fly beyond visual line of sight over the high seas while inspecting a pipeline en route to a Shell offshore platform. The mission marks the first such FAA waiver, extending drone operations into offshore infrastructure work.
Two U.S. Air Force officers argue the military should prioritize drones that can evolve faster than adversaries can field effective defenses. Their case centers on speed of adaptation as a design and procurement priority, rather than relying on platforms whose capabilities may be countered before deployment.
A case for rethinking the defense-electronics pipeline argues that adaptable radio-frequency technology, resilient supply chains and proven designs can accelerate production of critical systems. The applications span space, electronic warfare and counter-uncrewed-aircraft systems, where faster availability depends on both technical flexibility and dependable manufacturing.
The satellite developer plans to establish York Terrestrial Systems after acquiring Outlook Industries, its first move into unmanned ground systems. York says the new business will connect unmanned platforms with its space and communications capabilities, and plans to bring production of at least one system to the United States.
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