AV launches new Switchblade variants, VTOL drone design
The defense firm rolled out a new Switchblade design dubbed the Switchblade 400, as well as an update to its VAPOR vertical takeoff and landing drone.
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Golden Dome teamup: SNC, AV announce joint agreement
The two firms are focused on the lower tier aspect of Golden Dome, such as small drones and cruise missiles.
Industry Teams Advance Rapid Prototyping of Long-Range UAS under DIU’s Project Artemis
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The Defense Innovation Unit, partnered with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, is driving rapid prototyping for long-range, one-way unmanned aerial systems under Project Artemis. These platforms are s…
Newly branded as ‘AV,’ AeroVironment unveils new loitering munition, predicts play for CCA
The new firm’s CEO told Breaking Defense the company is focused on being flexible, and delivering mass when asked.
DIU picks four companies, including two Ukrainian teammates, for one-way drone prototypes
“We are excited about the non-traditional companies who are providing low-cost, adaptable, long-range, UAS platforms with the potential to maximize operational flexibility for the Joint force,” said DIU’s Trent Emeneker.
After ‘inflection point’ of Ukraine, Switchblade maker AeroVironment unveils upgrades, goes global
AeroVironment CEO Wahid Nawabi told Breaking Defense upgraded Switchblades will be headed to Ukraine, as company announces a VTOL kit for its ISR bird.
US Army moves closer to receiving next-gen tactical drones
The U.S. Army has announced that it selected five companies to build prototypes for the Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) Increment 2 (INC 2) competition. The Army said in a release that it has awarded five Rapid Prototyping Other Transa…
Ukrainian Kamikaze drone strikes wipe out hidden Russian soldiers
The Open-source-intelligence (OSINT) group Ukraine_Defence released on Feb 9 a short video showing the moment the Ukrainian drone strikes wipe out hidden Russian soldiers. The group said that Ukrainian troops have used Switchblade 300 loitering muniti…