New online platform aims to accelerate access to approved UAS and components for U.S. warfighters The Defense Contract Management Agency’s Special Programs Unmanned Systems–Experimental (US-X) has launched the new Blue List Unmanned Aircraft Systems website. The platform, which went live on December 3, is designed to speed the delivery of trusted drones and drone components … [Read more...] about DCMA’s US-X Launches Blue List UAS Website to Speed Delivery of Trusted Drones
UAS procurement
U.S. Air Force Awards Skydio Contracts to Expand Advanced Autonomy Across Mission-Critical Units
New awards follow a surge in UAS procurement across the U.S. military The U.S. Air Force has awarded Skydio two initial multi-million dollar contracts to expand the use of advanced autonomous drones across key operational units. According to the company, “Skydio, the leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, in partnership with … [Read more...] about U.S. Air Force Awards Skydio Contracts to Expand Advanced Autonomy Across Mission-Critical Units
From Procurement to Readiness: AeroVironment Helps Taiwan Scale Drone Capabilities
New MOU strengthens Taiwan’s defense ecosystem and builds long-term sustainment for UAS fleets AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a U.S. leader in uncrewed systems, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) to expand collaboration on autonomous technologies and lifecycle management for defense … [Read more...] about From Procurement to Readiness: AeroVironment Helps Taiwan Scale Drone Capabilities
DIU Expands Blue sUAS List to Include Green sUAS Platforms, Clarifies Certification Pathways
The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has announced substantial changes to its Blue sUAS program, now immediately recognizing Green UAS certified platforms as eligible for Blue UAS Cleared status. These updates represent a more inclusive approach to certifying secure unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for governmental and Department of Defense (DoD) use. Major Context: Hegseth’s … [Read more...] about DIU Expands Blue sUAS List to Include Green sUAS Platforms, Clarifies Certification Pathways
Defense Innovation Unit Hosts First Annual Blue UAS Refresh Event
Military End-Users Evaluate Over 35 Drone Platforms at Twentynine Palms (all images credit Defense Innovation Unit) On November 8, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) held the first annual Blue UAS Refresh event at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California. The three-day event brought together more than 40 military drone end-users from across … [Read more...] about Defense Innovation Unit Hosts First Annual Blue UAS Refresh Event
