The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), in collaboration with U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401), and branches of the U.S. military, has named MatrixSpace Inc. the overall winner of the Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System (C-sUAS) Low-Cost Sensing challenge. The company will receive $500,000 for its top-performing counter-UAS sensing … [Read more...] about DIU Announces MatrixSpace Winner of C-UAS Low-Cost Sensing Challenge
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Quantum Systems Raises €180 Million to Expand Multi-Domain UAV Capabilities
Europe’s first dual-use UAV unicorn triples valuation as the US and Europe race to scale defense-ready drone systems Quantum Systems has extended its Series C funding round with an additional €180 million, tripling its valuation and driving its status as Europe’s leading dual-use UAV company. The new investment marks the largest private capital raise in Europe’s dual-use … [Read more...] about Quantum Systems Raises €180 Million to Expand Multi-Domain UAV Capabilities
Pentagon’s DOGE Unit Takes the Lead in Revamping U.S. Military Drone Procurement
As the U.S. pushes for domestic drone production, funding and execution lag behind policy goals The Pentagon’s Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, is taking a central role in reshaping how the U.S. military acquires drones. According to a recent Reuters report, DOGE has been tasked with streamlining procurement across the Department of War, consolidating drone … [Read more...] about Pentagon’s DOGE Unit Takes the Lead in Revamping U.S. Military Drone Procurement
DroneShield Announces New US Research and Development Expansion
Australian counter-drone technology firm DroneShield recently announced a significant expansion of its research and development (R&D) operations in the United States. This move emphasizes DroneShield’s commitment to expanding its research and development capabilities and will more than double their presence in the US. New Virginia Expansion As part of this strategic … [Read more...] about DroneShield Announces New US Research and Development Expansion
University of Texas at Arlington Unveils New Advanced Drone Facility
The University of Texas at Arlington recently unveiled the Maverick Autonomous Vehicle Research Center (MAVRC), an outdoor netted drone facility to aid testing and development of autonomous technology. Located at UTARI, UT Arlington’s research institute in Fort Worth, the 120-by-150-foot structure is 40 feet high and is equipped with 26 motion-capture cameras, wireless internet … [Read more...] about University of Texas at Arlington Unveils New Advanced Drone Facility
