New integration brings LiDAR mapping and radiation detection together across air and ground platforms Teledyne FLIR Defense has expanded its Third-Party Payload Integration Program with the addition of Emesent’s Hovermap LiDAR payload. Announced at Modern Day Marine 2026, the certification allows the Hovermap system to operate across Teledyne FLIR’s unmanned aerial systems … [Read more...] about Teledyne FLIR Defense Expands Payload Program with Emesent Hovermap for GPS-Denied Operations
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Kraus Hamdani Aerospace Demonstrates Wireless Power Beaming to K1000ULE at Shaw AFB
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace and PowerLight Technologies sustain the K1000ULE in flight using laser-based wireless power beaming, maintaining continuous ISR operations without ground recovery. Kraus Hamdani Aerospace (KHA) and PowerLight Technologies demonstrated wireless power beaming to the K1000ULE at Shaw Air Force Base. The AFCENT Battle Lab hosted the event. CENTCOM and the … [Read more...] about Kraus Hamdani Aerospace Demonstrates Wireless Power Beaming to K1000ULE at Shaw AFB
Bridging the Gap: Kelluu’s Airships Sit Between Drones and Satellites
Funding led by NATO Innovation Fund supports growth in defense, AI, and dual-use applications Kelluu, a Finnish deep tech company, has raised €15 million in Series A funding to expand its autonomous airship platform and scale international operations. The round was led by the NATO Innovation Fund, marking its first investment in a Finnish company. The funding will support … [Read more...] about Bridging the Gap: Kelluu’s Airships Sit Between Drones and Satellites
Terra Drone Announces Entry into Defense Market with Planned U.S. Subsidiary
Company outlines strategy to expand unmanned systems across global defense markets Tokyo-based Terra Drone Corporation has announced a full-scale entry into the defense equipment market, alongside plans to establish a U.S.-based subsidiary, “Terra Defense,” by the end of fiscal year 2026. The move reflects growing global demand for unmanned systems in defense, as governments … [Read more...] about Terra Drone Announces Entry into Defense Market with Planned U.S. Subsidiary
Vector, SR2 to Localize Attritable Drone Systems in Saudi Arabia
Vector and Saudi Arabia’s SR2 Defense Systems have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to localize production of attritable drone systems in the Kingdom. The agreement centers on unmanned systems manufacturing, assembly, and sustainment to support regional defense operations. Vector–SR2 partnership for attritable drone systems Under the MoU, Vector and SR2 will … [Read more...] about Vector, SR2 to Localize Attritable Drone Systems in Saudi Arabia
