As defense budgets rise and geopolitical tensions reshape operational priorities, militaries are investing heavily in technologies that can turn raw data into timely, actionable intelligence. For photogrammetry company SimActive, that mission has been central since its founding. In a recent interview with DRONELIFE, CEO Dr. Philippe Simard discussed how the … [Read more...] about Rapid Mapping for a 24/7 Defense Environment: SimActive on Speed, Security, and Scalable Intelligence
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EagleNXT Expands in Europe as Defense Drone Market Demand Grows
European Market for Defense Drones, Counter-UAS Grows By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill As western European nations contend with the proliferation of small UAVs, including some that might be operated with hostile intent, the need for defense-related drone technology and counter-UAS equipment is creating a new market for U.S.-based entities, the CEO of a defense UAV … [Read more...] about EagleNXT Expands in Europe as Defense Drone Market Demand Grows
Auterion and Airlogix Partner to Scale Autonomous Drone Production
German drone software provider Auterion and Ukrainian defense company Airlogix have formed a joint venture to produce AI-guided unmanned aerial systems for Ukraine and allied nations. The announcement, made during the Munich Security Conference, marks one of the largest European initiatives in autonomous drone production for Ukrainian defense. The governments of Germany and … [Read more...] about Auterion and Airlogix Partner to Scale Autonomous Drone Production
Wingcopter, TAF Industries Partner For Joint UAV Manufacturing
German drone manufacturer Wingcopter and Ukraine’s TAF Industries have announced plans to form a joint venture focused on scaling production of reconnaissance drones for Ukraine. The two parties signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Munich Security Conference in the presence of representatives from both governments. The venture aims to strengthen Ukraine’s … [Read more...] about Wingcopter, TAF Industries Partner For Joint UAV Manufacturing
Parallel Flight and Alpha Unmanned Systems Partner for Heavy-Fuel UAS System
Parallel Flight Technologies and Alpha Unmanned Systems have partnered to develop new heavy-fuel UAS technology for naval research under a U.S. Office of Naval Research (ONR) program. The collaboration focuses on adapting Parallel Flight’s Firefly UAS to operate on heavy fuel, increasing reliability and range for a variety of missions. Heavy-Fuel UAS Development Targets … [Read more...] about Parallel Flight and Alpha Unmanned Systems Partner for Heavy-Fuel UAS System
