Press Releases

Pyka announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a Direct-to-Phase II (D2P2) SBIR focused on DropShip, a long-range, multi-mission cargo UAS platform, to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines,

BAE Systems and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM AC) successfully tested the Scorpio-XR artillery projectile from a 155mm howitzer. With multiple shots significantly exceeding test objective requirements by guiding to and impacting the target, the tests demonstrated the compatibility of the Scorpio-XR rounds with 155mm 52-caliber Joint Ballistics Memorandum of Understanding howitzers. “We continue to push the boundaries of precisio

Skydio, the leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, in partnership with Science Applications International Corp. (NASDAQ: SAIC), has been awarded $7.9 million to deliver X10D small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) under the U.S. Army's Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) Tranche 2 Low-Rate Initial Production contract. The SRR program, managed by Program Executive Office Aviation's Project Manager for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (PM

AeroVironment, Inc, a global leader in all-domain defense systems, today announced the release of its newest all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) platform–the VAPOR Compact Long Endurance (CLE) unmanned aircraft system (UAS). Building on the proven performance of previous VAPOR models, the VAPOR CLE helicopter sets a new standard for Group 2 UAS with a more compact, enduring, and mission-ready design with on-board computer integration that transforms the VTOL into

Sigma Defense Systems, a leading provider of CJADC2, C5ISR, and DevSecOps solutions, today announced the acquisition of Aries Defense, a defense technology company founded in 2017 that specializes in tactical video and sensor integration, with a focus on capturing and distributing UAV and unattended sensor data for real-time situational awareness. The acquisition strengthens Sigma Defense's CJADC2 capabilities at the tactical edge, integrating Aries Defense's mission-proven

TSS International BV, a leading provider of advanced defense solutions, and SKYDEX® Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in innovative impact mitigation technology, today announced successful results from extensive armed forces user trials of the SKYDEX IsoFit® Helmet Protection System.  Conducted in both extreme heat and freezing cold environments, the rigorous trials confirmed the system’s ability to deliver superior heat management, comfort, and helmet stability, even

L3Harris Technologies has expanded its VAMPIRE™ system, demonstrating the company’s ability to swiftly respond to the U.S. Department of War and allied partners’ urgent need to defeat small unmanned autonomous systems accurately and affordably. The expanded family of systems now includes specialized variants for land, maritime, air and electronic warfare operations. VAMPIRE is a self-contained platform that delivers advanced reconnaissance and precision strike capa

Hoverfly Technologies, the leading provider of tethered drone systems for defense and security, is proud to announce the successful close of its $20 million Series B funding round, led by existing investor Leonardo DRS (DRS) and new partner Korea Robot Manufacturing (KRM). The investment is the single largest capital raise in company history and will support Hoverfly's continued dominance of the tethered drone sector, which is at the forefront of U.S. and allied defense initiati

Silvus Technologies (“Silvus”), a Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) company and a global leader in advanced wireless networking solutions, today unveiled the StreamCaster NEXUS, a next-generation, chest-mounted tactical networking system that delivers mission-critical connectivity and data access for real-time situational awareness. Optimized for size, weight and power (SWaP) to reduce the load an operator carries, the networking system maximizes flexibility and connectivity for dism

Seasats, a leading designer and manufacturer of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), has been awarded an $89 million SBIR Phase 3 IDIQ contract by Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic to support Marine Corps USV efforts. This award comes on the heels of a series of major milestones that highlight Seasats' growing role in advancing persistent maritime autonomy: Trans-Pacific Endurance: Earlier this year, a Seasats USV completed an autonomous 7

OpsLab, a leader in optimizing air operations, tasking, and airspace for military flying squadrons, announced today that it has been awarded a follow-on contract from the U.S. Air Force to extend its services at critical flying squadrons. The contract represents the company's 12th award from the USAF, and confirms the continued implementation and service of OpsLab's marquee product, SkySchedule, at mission-critical squadrons. Under the terms of the contract, OpsLab will main

Raytheon, an RTX business, and Anduril have successfully conducted a static fire test of an advanced solid rocket motor under a contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate. In response to the increasing global demand for munitions, Raytheon has been working with domestic and international partners to enhance U.S.-based rocket motor manufacturing capacity. "This test demonstrates more than just a technical achievement," said Colin Whelan,

The U.S. Army has awarded Pacific Defense a multi-year contract for the Army’s C5ISR Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) Mounted Common Infrastructure (MCI) —a critical step in the Army’s acceleration of networked warfighting capabilities. Under the contract from the Program Executive Office C3N, Pacific Defense will deliver CMFF MCI systems beginning in November 2025 to support soldier experimentation, software integration, and user

SCD, a global leader in defense technology specializing in the development and manufacture of a wide range of cooled and uncooled infrared detectors and high-power laser diodes, announces a new order from a North American customer for approximately 1,000 Sparrow MWIR detectors to be integrated in airborne payloads for critical tactical and homeland security missions. Since its market debut in 2020, the Sparrow family has seen strong global adoption, with accumulated sales and orders

Commcrete, a leading Israeli developer of ultra-compact SATCOM technology, has announced a $21 million Series A round led by Greenfield Partners, with participation from Q Fund, Redseed Ventures and additional existing investors, bringing total capital raised to $29 million in just three years. This investment will accelerate Commcrete’s global growth and R&D, meeting rising demand for its field-proven tactical SATCOM. By combining a palm-sized form factor, the lowest SWaP (Size, We