PDW Validates Extended Range & Autonomous Navigation in Texas Flight Trials
Performance Drone Works validates 20km range and GPS-denied autonomous navigation during 114-flight test series
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Performance Drone Works validates 20km range and GPS-denied autonomous navigation during 114-flight test series
VectorNav has introduced 90G and 250G accelerometers and 4000°/sec gyroscope ranges across its tactical IMU and INS platforms, supporting reliable navigation in high-G, GPS-denied environments for interceptor, hypersonic, and counter-UAS applications
ANELLO Photonics and Q-CTRL integrate silicon photonics and quantum sensing to maintain precise positioning for autonomous platforms in contested environments
Gotonomi and Embention have collaborated to integrate satellite terminals with the Veronte autopilot ecosystem to ensure reliable command and control for long-distance UAV operations
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems & its MQ-9B programs for the UK & Japan have been recognized for technical achievement & operational sustainment at the 21st annual Aviation Week Program Excellence Awards
Volz Servos’ customised DA 15-N actuators support Quantum Systems’ Twister electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, delivering precise control of flight surfaces for reliable autonomous operations in confined environments
Ground Control's new RockFLEET Assured system provides authenticated positioning for vessels operating in high-risk zones where jamming and spoofing are on the rise
Drone as a Service's end-to-end offerings are highly scalable and can be tailored to suit a wide range of project requirements
Persistent Systems' third annual Technical Exchange Meeting brings together 400 MANET experts to solve data privacy challenges across shared coalition infrastructures
At BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026 in Cyprus, ALTUS-LSA showcased tactical unmanned aerial platform capabilities, signed a composite manufacturing MoU with AmaDema Composites, and strengthened engagement with regional defence partners
UXV Technologies and Electro Optic Systems have established a strategic partnership to strengthen cooperation across unmanned systems, weapon technologies, and integrated defense capabilities
Trillium Engineering integrates GD LOC into HD59 Series and HD40-LVV gimbals, enabling real-time geolocation from EO/IR data to enhance ISR targeting, tracking, and situational awareness capabilities