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Harmattan AI and Skyeton Forge Strategic Alliance to Boost UAS Capabilities in Europe and Beyond
Harmattan AI, a new French defense technology firm, has partnered with Ukrainian drone developer Skyeton to enhance Skyeton’s Raybird unmanned aerial platform with advanced sensor systems. This collaboration aims to boost Raybird’s global market presence, leveraging Skyeton’s extensive operational experience and Harmattan AI’s AI-driven sensors and production capabilities. The partnership intends to improve Raybird’s adaptability…
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Orbotix Raises €6.5M to Fuel Europe’s Autonomous Defense Ambitions
Orbotix, a European defense tech startup specializing in AI-driven autonomous drones, has raised €6.5 million in pre-seed funding to enhance its development. This investment, led by BVVC Fund and supported by partners like Gustav Söhne Verwaltung and Leryon Global Holdings, aims to improve production infrastructure and advance drone swarm and AI technologies. Co-founders Bogdan Ochiana…
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webAI and Aeon Partner to Enhance Zeus Weapon System with Advanced Field AI Technology
webAI has partnered with Aeon Industries to incorporate its Field AI technology into Aeon’s Zeus autonomous weapon platform, enhancing its adaptability and intelligence. This technology enables Zeus to operate effectively in communication-disrupted environments by allowing it to learn and process data locally. It supports secure peer-to-peer communication for insight sharing, creating a decentralized intelligence network.…
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Helsing Reveals CA-1 Europa, an Autonomous Fighter Jet Concept for Europe
Helsing, a European defence-technology company, has unveiled the CA-1 Europa, an autonomous uncrewed combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed in collaboration with its Grob Aircraft subsidiary. Scheduled for production in four years, the CA-1 Europa aims to achieve multi-role capabilities with high subsonic speeds and support for modular payloads and sensor systems. The initiative focuses on…
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Auterion Raises $130 Million Series B to Expand AI-Enabled Drone Software for Defense
Auterion has successfully completed a $130 million Series B funding round, primarily led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from several other investors. The company aims to enhance its AI-based software for commercial-grade defense hardware. Auterion’s strategy focuses on transitioning from unique drones to numerous autonomous systems, enabling cost-effective military solutions. Central to this initiative…
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Shield AI and Airbus Demonstrate Fully Autonomous Flight of DT25 Target Drone
Shield AI and Airbus Defence and Space successfully conducted an autonomous mission using the DT25 target drone with Shield AI’s Hivemind software in Andøya, Norway. The drone autonomously pursued a live aircraft in various environments, demonstrating its capability to detect and follow threats without remote control. The integration of Hivemind, taking three months, allows operation…
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Axon to Acquire AI-Powered 911 Platform Prepared to Enhance Emergency Response
Axon, a public safety technology leader, plans to acquire Prepared, an AI-powered emergency communications platform that integrates 911 call audio, text, video, GPS, and real-time translation into one interface. This technology aids over 1,000 agencies across 49 states in making quicker, informed decisions. Axon’s CEO Rick Smith emphasized that this collaboration will enhance situational awareness…
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Shield AI Demonstrates Hivemind Autonomy on BQM-177A to Advance Navy Manned-Unmanned Teaming
Shield AI successfully demonstrated the autonomous flight of a BQM-177A target drone, utilizing its Hivemind autonomy software at Naval Air Station Point Mugu. This event marks a significant milestone for the U.S. Navy to enhance manned-unmanned operations. Conducted under the Experimental Platform for Intelligent Combat (EPIC) initiative, the test showcased Hivemind’s advanced capabilities, including autonomous…
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L3Harris and Shield AI Demonstrate AI System to Counter Drone Threats
L3Harris Technologies and Shield AI have tested an AI-driven system for detecting and countering hostile unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The demonstration, part of a Department of Defense event, showcased the integration of L3Harris’s sensors and Shield AI’s Tracker software, effectively identifying various drones in challenging conditions. L3Harris’s Tom Kirkland emphasized the need for rapid response…
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Machina Labs Awarded U.S. Air Force Contract to Advance AI-Enabled Manufacturing
Machina Labs has secured a multiyear deal with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory to enhance its RoboCraftsman™ platform in collaboration with the ARM Institute. The initiative aims to integrate AI and machine learning to modernize sustainment activities within the Department of Defense. Initially, the focus will be on automating toolpath generation for essential airframe…
