According to a recent article by Reuters, the United States Army is preparing a major acquisition push in unmanned systems, with a goal of procuring at least one million drones over the next two to three years. A Massive Increase in Scale The Army currently buys about 50,000 drones each year. The plan to scale up to one million represents an extraordinary twenty-fold … [Read more...] about US Army Plans to Acquire One Million Drones, Marking a Historic Expansion
Unmanned Aerial Systems
Amprius Secures $35 Million Repeat Order for SiCore® Batteries
UAS manufacturer invests in advanced power technology as industry demand surges Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: AMPX) has announced a new purchase order exceeding $35 million for its SiCore® cells from a leading unmanned aerial systems (UAS) manufacturer. The order follows a $15 million commitment earlier this year, underscoring growing demand for high-performance batteries … [Read more...] about Amprius Secures $35 Million Repeat Order for SiCore® Batteries
U.S. Military Accelerates Drone Deployment via New Marketplace Initiative
The U.S. Army is launching a new digital “marketplace” to help match unmanned aerial systems (UAS) with warfighter needs based on mission requirements and verified performance data, says a recent article in DefenseScoop. A Strategic Pivot Toward Speed and Transparency The Army’s forthcoming UAS marketplace represents a fundamental shift away from traditional acquisition … [Read more...] about U.S. Military Accelerates Drone Deployment via New Marketplace Initiative
Drones to the Rescue: Japanese Company Deploys Automated Alerts for Tsunamis and Earthquakes
Tested in Ichinomiya and Sendai, the system offers a faster, safer way to respond to tsunamis, earthquakes, and floods. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. After a record-breaking 8.8 magnitude earthquake off a remote Siberian peninsula sent communities across the … [Read more...] about Drones to the Rescue: Japanese Company Deploys Automated Alerts for Tsunamis and Earthquakes
The Silent Invasion: How Israel’s Small Drones Infiltrated Iran
In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, Israel has deployed a sophisticated network of small drones, including First-Person View (FPV) systems, deep within Iranian territory. This unprecedented operation bears striking similarities to Ukraine's innovative drone tactics against Russia, suggesting a new chapter in modern warfare where small, agile unmanned systems can … [Read more...] about The Silent Invasion: How Israel’s Small Drones Infiltrated Iran
