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UK Defense Slashes Helicopters, UAVs, and Ships in £500M Cost-Cutting Move

Defence Secretary John Healey announced the scrapping of 14 Boeing CH-47 Chinooks, 17 Puma HC2 helicopters, Watchkeeper UAVs, and five Royal Navy ships in Parliament. These cuts aim to save £500 million over five years, addressing financial pressures but raising security concerns.

2024-11-20T09:25:58.949806-08:00

Aviation Week

Red Cat Holdings Secures U.S. Army SRR Quadcopter Drone Contract

2024-11-20T15:53:47.778046-08:00

SpaceNews.com

AeroVironment Acquires BlueHalo for $4.1 Billion in All-Stock Deal

2024-11-19T08:06:31.475792-08:00

Reuters

Dawn Aerospace's Mk-II Aurora Achieves Supersonic Flight, Paving Way for Commercial Ops

2024-11-18T20:54:07.511002-08:00

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Aviation Week

Red Cat Holdings Secures U.S. Army SRR Quadcopter Drone Contract Red Cat Holdings has been awarded a major contract to supply thousands of quadcopters for the U.S. Army's Tranche 2 Short Range Reconnaissance program, strengthening its role in defense technology innovation.

2024-11-20T15:53:47.778046-08:00

Red Cat Holdings Secures U.S. Army SRR Quadcopter Drone Contract

Breaking Defense

UK Defense Slashes Helicopters, UAVs, and Ships in £500M Cost-Cutting Move Defence Secretary John Healey announced the scrapping of 14 Boeing CH-47 Chinooks, 17 Puma HC2 helicopters, Watchkeeper UAVs, and five Royal Navy ships in Parliament. These cuts aim to save £500 million over five years, addressing financial pressures but raising security concerns.

2024-11-20T09:25:58.949806-08:00

UK Defense Slashes Helicopters, UAVs, and Ships in £500M Cost-Cutting Move

Aviation Week

Anduril Secures $200M Contract for USMC Counter-Drone Upgrades The US Marine Corps has awarded Anduril a contract valued at up to $200 million for enhancements to their primary expeditionary counter-drone system, strengthening defenses against UAV threats.

2024-11-19T14:33:45.364609-08:00

Anduril Secures $200M Contract for USMC Counter-Drone Upgrades

FlightGlobal

China Showcases Jetank UAV Swarm Carrier at Zhuhai Airshow The Jetank UAV, developed by AVIC, offers advanced capabilities for deploying swarms of drones or carrying conventional armaments, enhancing China's aerial defense strategy.

2024-11-19T10:58:35.764646-08:00

China Showcases Jetank UAV Swarm Carrier at Zhuhai Airshow

The War Zone

Bayraktar TB3 Makes Historic Autonomous Flight From TCG Anadolu The Bayraktar TB3, Turkey's unmanned combat aerial vehicle, achieved a historic milestone by performing the first autonomous takeoff and landing on the short-runway carrier TCG Anadolu. This marks a significant advancement in naval drone capability and technology developed by Baykar.

2024-11-19T10:30:28.731683-08:00

Bayraktar TB3 Makes Historic Autonomous Flight From TCG Anadolu

AINonline

Hermeus Equips Aircraft with Starlink for Advanced BLOS Testing Hermeus, in a strategic move, has integrated SpaceX's Starlink technology into its aircraft to conduct beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) tests. This development aims to enhance real-time communication and operational capabilities, potentially redefining standards in the aerospace and defense sectors.

2024-11-19T09:20:47.254382-08:00

Hermeus Equips Aircraft with Starlink for Advanced BLOS Testing

SpaceNews.com

AeroVironment Acquires BlueHalo for $4.1 Billion in All-Stock Deal AeroVironment's acquisition of BlueHalo marks a significant shift in the defense technology landscape. The $4.1 billion all-stock transaction will integrate AeroVironment's drone manufacturing prowess with BlueHalo's expertise in satellite communications and defense technology, potentially redefining military communications infrastructure.

2024-11-19T08:06:31.475792-08:00

AeroVironment Acquires BlueHalo for $4.1 Billion in All-Stock Deal

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Dawn Aerospace's Mk-II Aurora Achieves Supersonic Flight, Paving Way for Commercial Ops Dawn Aerospace's Mk-II Aurora rocket-powered aircraft completed its first supersonic flight, marking a significant milestone in sustainable space transport. This achievement positions the company to commence commercial operations, transitioning from testing phases to regular satellite launches and space travel.

2024-11-18T20:54:07.511002-08:00

Dawn Aerospace's Mk-II Aurora Achieves Supersonic Flight, Paving Way for Commercial Ops

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