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Airbus Signs Deals for H140 Helicopters in EMS Sector at Verticon

Airbus Helicopters unveiled the H140 at VERTICON in Dallas, securing agreements with Metro Aviation, Global Medical Response, and others for helicopter acquisitions. The multi-mission rotorcraft, notable for its advanced technology and cost-effectiveness, is set to enhance EMS operations across North America and Europe.

2025-03-11T09:41:13.659855-07:00

Vertical Mag

Sikorsky Achieves Milestone with Rotor Blown Wing UAS

2025-03-10T05:51:02.804056-07:00

CNN

Intuitive Machines' Athena Lander Faces Orientation Challenges After Moon Landing

2025-03-06T08:38:10.933441-08:00

Reuters

Leonardo and Baykar Establish Joint Venture for Unmanned Drone Technologies

2025-03-06T03:03:00.144845-08:00

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AINonline

ZeroAvia Advances Fuel Cells for UAV & VTOL Applications ZeroAvia has achieved significant breakthroughs in fuel cell technology for UAV and VTOL systems by leveraging additive manufacturing. The improved power densities pave the way for expanded capabilities and efficiency in urban air mobility and unmanned systems, marking a crucial step in sustainable aviation.

2025-03-13T09:19:30.732770-07:00

ZeroAvia Advances Fuel Cells for UAV & VTOL Applications

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Chinese Citizen Admits Drone Violation Over Vandenberg SFB Yinpiao Zhou, from Contra Costa County, pled guilty to flying a drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base without registration. The incident occurred in December and Zhou faced charges in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, as per the U.S. Attorney's Office.

2025-03-12T22:57:35.664502-07:00

Chinese Citizen Admits Drone Violation Over Vandenberg SFB

Financial Times

BAE Engages Japanese Groups for Drone Collaboration Enhancing Fighter Jets BAE Systems is in preliminary negotiations with Japanese companies to develop pilotless aircraft for combat support. These drones aim to neutralize defenses, paving the way for fighter jets to enter contested zones safely and effectively.

2025-03-12T22:15:21.991676-07:00

BAE Engages Japanese Groups for Drone Collaboration Enhancing Fighter Jets

Defense Scoop

XVIII Airborne Corps Tests Edge and Cloud Capabilities at Project Convergence Project Convergence marks a key moment for the XVIII Airborne Corps to evaluate new operational concepts using a blend of edge and cloud technologies in a realistic deployment environment. This initiative aims to enhance digital warfare capabilities and improve real-time decision-making on the battlefield.

2025-03-12T10:56:13.040986-07:00

XVIII Airborne Corps Tests Edge and Cloud Capabilities at Project Convergence

dronelife.com

Flying Lion Launches 'FLI Town' for Drone First Responder Training Flying Lion has created 'FLI Town,' a comprehensive, vendor-neutral testing environment for first responders to hone their skills in drone operations. This initiative aims to enhance the effectiveness and safety of emergency response teams using drone technology.

2025-03-12T07:59:45.787525-07:00

Flying Lion Launches 'FLI Town' for Drone First Responder Training

Reuters

Greece Plans Over €25B in Defense Procurement by 2036 Greece is set to allocate more than €25 billion for defense procurement by 2036, encompassing acquisitions of new submarines, drones, satellites, and fighter jets. The comprehensive 12-year plan is expected to be presented to the parliament in the coming weeks, according to informed officials.

2025-03-12T05:49:43.002598-07:00

Greece Plans Over €25B in Defense Procurement by 2036

Unmanned Airspace

ENAIRE Unveils GammaSim VR Simulator for Drone Environments At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, ENAIRE introduced its GammaSim virtual reality simulator, designed to test diverse drone operating environments. This innovation marks a significant advancement in enabling comprehensive simulation capabilities for unmanned aerial systems.

2025-03-12T04:08:02.083419-07:00

ENAIRE Unveils GammaSim VR Simulator for Drone Environments

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Shield AI Secures $240M F-1 Round, Hits $5.3B Valuation Shield AI, a defense and aerospace startup, has closed a $240 million F-1 strategic funding round, pushing its valuation to $5.3 billion. This development follows closely on the heels of anti-drone tech startup Epirus raising $250 million in a Series D round.

2025-03-11T21:11:44.212166-07:00

Shield AI Secures $240M F-1 Round, Hits $5.3B Valuation

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