INKAS Expands North American Manufacturing with New Facilities in Canada and the U.S. Company says new production sites will more than double manufacturing space and support growth across armored vehicles, unmanned systems, and special-purpose platforms Toronto-based INKAS has announced a major expansion of its North American manufacturing operations, adding three new … [Read more...] about INKAS Expansion Highlights Growing Investment in North American Defense Manufacturing
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China’s Export Restrictions on Red Cat Highlight a Bigger Challenge for U.S. Drone Manufacturing
Recent Chinese export controls targeting Red Cat may have limited immediate impact, but they underscore why U.S. drone manufacturers are under pressure to understand every layer of their supply chains. China's decision to place drone manufacturer Red Cat Holdings and their subsidiary, Teal Drones on its export control list may not immediately disrupt production. But the move … [Read more...] about China’s Export Restrictions on Red Cat Highlight a Bigger Challenge for U.S. Drone Manufacturing
The Next Drone Supply Chain Challenge: Rare Earth Magnets
Bipartisan legislation aims to reduce dependence on China for a critical component inside drone motors A new bipartisan bill introduced in Congress aims to strengthen America's domestic magnet supply chain, drawing attention to an often-overlooked challenge for the drone industry: the permanent magnets that power electric motors. Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking … [Read more...] about The Next Drone Supply Chain Challenge: Rare Earth Magnets
Drones Transform Warehouse Operations at Southern Glazer’s
Corvus Robotics rollout supports supply chain transformation and improved warehouse performance Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has expanded its use of autonomous drone technology, deploying the Corvus One inventory system across its U.S. distribution network. The rollout, developed in partnership with Corvus Robotics, includes more than 40 autonomous drones operating … [Read more...] about Drones Transform Warehouse Operations at Southern Glazer’s
Ukraine’s Drone Industry Is Breaking Its Dependence on Chinese Parts
As Ukraine builds domestic drone components under wartime pressure, the effort offers lessons for manufacturers navigating new supply chain restrictions. Recent reporting in the Kyiv Post and New York Times highlights Ukraine’s effort to reduce reliance on Chinese drone components. While the story is tied to wartime necessity, it raises an important question for the broader … [Read more...] about Ukraine’s Drone Industry Is Breaking Its Dependence on Chinese Parts
