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Boeing completes tests of its advanced autonomy technology

December 2, 2020
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Boeing has announced that it recently completed flight tests with five high-performance surrogate jets operating autonomously in a team at the new Queensland Flight Test Range in Cloncurry, Australia.

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Skyfront’s Perimeter drone used to perform first ship-to-submarine delivery via small UAS

November 18, 2020
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Skyfront has announced that its Perimeter drone was recently used to perform the first ship-to-submarine delivery via small UAS.

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Martin UAV, SOUTHCOM successfully complete counter narcotics operations demo

November 11, 2020
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In support of United States Southern Command's (SOUTHCOM) counter narcotics operations in the Eastern Pacific, Martin UAV successfully demonstrated the shipboard integration of its V-BAT UAS, as well as its maritime capabilities, from Oct. 6, 2019 to July 31, 2020.

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BAE Systems awarded multiple contracts to develop key tech for Army’s A-Team program

November 4, 2020
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The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems multiple contracts to develop key technologies for its Advanced Teaming Demonstration Program (A-Team).

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Milrem Robotics demonstrates THeMIS UGV to Italian Army

November 3, 2020
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This week, Milrem Robotics demonstrated its autonomous THeMIS UGV to the Italian Army. The company also launched a new program to assess and analyze the implementation of intelligent systems into the army’s doctrine.

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UBIQ Aerospace secures financing to continue development of autonomous icing protection solution for UAS

November 3, 2020
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UBIQ Aerospace, a deep-tech startup that uses cutting-edge research to create innovative products that greatly enhance autonomous and unmanned aircraft capabilities, has announced that it has secured financing in a second seed round.

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AUVSI Congratulates FAA on BEYOND Program

November 2, 2020
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Media Contact: Jackie Beckwith, jbeckwith@auvsi.orgFor Immediate Release: October 30, 2020 AUVSI Congratulates FAA on BEYOND Program Arlington, Va. - AUVSI applauds the DOT and FAA, as well as all the program participants, for a successful unmanned aerial systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program (IPP). With today’s announcement of the BEYOND program, building upon the lessons learned in the IPP,... Continue reading

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General Dynamics Mission Systems awarded $13.5 million contract for Knifefish SMCM UUV

October 27, 2020
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General Dynamics Mission Systems was recently awarded a $13.5 million cost-plus fixed-fee and cost-only modification to continue its engineering support, development, test, and production of the Knifefish Surface Mine Countermeasure (SMCM) UUV.

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FLIR Systems awarded $26 million contract modification in support of NBCRV SSU program for U.S. Army

October 15, 2020
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In support of the Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle Sensor Suite Upgrade (NBCRV SSU) program for the U.S. Army, FLIR Systems has been awarded a $26 million contract modification.

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Mesodyne wins 2020 Startup Showdown

October 8, 2020
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Mesodyne, a company that has developed a power generator for unmanned systems that require high endurance, was named the winner of the 2020 Startup Showdown on Thursday, Oct. 8.

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