Intrepid Potash-Wendover, Aquatech International, and Adionics have advanced their Wendover Lithium Project in Utah, reporting high lithium recovery and battery-grade product quality from potash brine waste streams. The project is positioned as a domestic source of critical minerals that could support electrification and downstream industries, including batteries for uncrewed … [Read more...] about New Lithium Project Advances in Utah, Supporting Domestic Supply Chains
Uncrewed Systems
ePropelled Expands Sparrow Motor Line for Mission-Critical Defense UAVs
ePropelled has expanded its Sparrow line of high-efficiency brushless motors with three new models designed specifically for mission‑critical defense applications: the APM 1404, APM 2207.5, and APM 3115. The Sparrow propulsion family targets small UAVs, loitering munitions, ISR platforms, and autonomous systems where endurance, stealth, and payload flexibility are tightly … [Read more...] about ePropelled Expands Sparrow Motor Line for Mission-Critical Defense UAVs
AX Enterprize Appoints Former FAA Leader Abigail Smith as Chief Operating Officer
Abby Smith brings decades of aviation experience and a strong record of advancing drone integration AX Enterprize, LLC, a leader in advanced aviation technologies and systems integration, has announced the appointment of Abigail “Abby” Smith as its new Chief Operating Officer. Smith’s extensive career in aviation policy and innovation at the Federal Aviation Administration … [Read more...] about AX Enterprize Appoints Former FAA Leader Abigail Smith as Chief Operating Officer
Congressman Carbajal Visits Goleta Facility Powering U.S. Thermal Imaging Breakthroughs
Tour at Goleta Facility Showcases American-Made Infrared Technology for Defense and Safety Applications On July 29, 2025, Congressman Salud Carbajal (D-CA24) visited Teledyne FLIR OEM’s facility in Goleta, California. The site, which employs 467 people, plays a major role in advancing thermal imaging solutions for defense, transportation, and uncrewed systems. Teledyne FLIR … [Read more...] about Congressman Carbajal Visits Goleta Facility Powering U.S. Thermal Imaging Breakthroughs
Department of Defense Accelerates Drone Procurement: A Game-Changer for Military Operations
The Department of Defense has taken major steps to speed up the purchase of uncrewed systems. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced sweeping changes on July 10, 2025, that will transform how the military buys and uses drones. New Policy Removes Red Tape Secretary Hegseth released a memo titled "Unleashing U.S. Military Drone Dominance" that eliminates many rules that … [Read more...] about Department of Defense Accelerates Drone Procurement: A Game-Changer for Military Operations
