Vulcan Elements already makes rare earth magnets in North Carolina and is building a larger plant. Public figures do not yet show when supply could match the Army’s production goal. The U.S. Army has selected Vulcan Elements to supply rare earth magnets for its SkyFoundry drone initiative, Axios reported Wednesday. The magnets will support production of brushless motors for … [Read more...] about Army Drone Magnet Deal Raises a Bigger Question: When Can the Supply Chain Be Fully Domestic?
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EagleNXT Ships U.S.-Built Drones to Army Training Center
The company’s Texas facility has delivered nine eBee VISION kits to Fort Irwin and begun shipping MicaSense sensors to commercial customers. EagleNXT says its facility in Allen, Texas, has delivered nine eBee VISION drone kits to the U.S. Army’s National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California. The delivery fulfills an order the company announced in April … [Read more...] about EagleNXT Ships U.S.-Built Drones to Army Training Center
Army Medical Brigade Expands Drone Use for Battlefield Resupply
New training program helps medical personnel deliver critical supplies faster while reducing risk to soldiers The U.S. Army's 44th Medical Brigade is expanding its use of drones to support battlefield medical operations, highlighting a growing military focus on unmanned systems for logistics and sustainment. According to a recent announcement from the XVIII Airborne Corps, … [Read more...] about Army Medical Brigade Expands Drone Use for Battlefield Resupply
