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US Drone Manufacturer Skydio Leveraged the Thermal by FLIR Program to Create a Superior Longwave Infrared Payload Based on the Boson+ Thermal Camera Module USA-based Skydio recently introduced the Skydio X10 drone featuring a customized Teledyne FLIR Boson+ thermal camera module at its Ascend Conference on September 20. Thanks to the Thermal by FLIR collaboration, professional public safety and critical infrastructure inspection pilots can now access the most advanced uncooled therm

Fischer Connectors has released new high-speed connectors and cable assemblies for Ultra High Definition (UHD) audio/video data transfer at 18 Gbit/s in demanding environments, matching the performance speed of HDMI 2.0. The new UHD audio/video connectivity solutions from the Fischer Core and Fischer MiniMax™ Series offer 18 Gbit/s data transfer speeds for demanding applications in the medical, scientific, industrial, instrumentation, test & measurement, and defense sector

A world of evolving threats demands new technologies to combat them. This is why Aloft VC was proud to co-sign a letter authored by the Silicon Valley Defense Group urging congressional leaders to maintain Congress' support for the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) in the 2024 fiscal year budget. Aloft VC invests in defense technologies that solve real problems faced by the United States military and intelligence communities. Aloft's co-signatories include over 60 leading defens

IperionX Limited is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Defense (U.S. DoD) has advised that it has contracted to award IperionX US$12.7 million in funding awarded under the Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III authorities to address U.S. titanium supply chain vulnerabilities. The combination of the non-dilutive US$12.7 million U.S. DoD grant and the potential for a further US$11.5 million in equipment financing under the previously announced Export-Import Bank of the U

Sigma Defense Systems, a leading innovator in defense technology, has officially broken ground on its state-of-the-art production facility in Perry, Georgia. This significant expansion is a testament to the company's commitment to advancing Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) and Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) solutions. The new facility is set to create more than 30 new jobs in the region in 20

Sentar Inc. a women-owned small business specializing in advanced cyber intelligence solutions and technology, announced today it has been awarded the PAX Functional Services and Support Contract. Through the awarded work, Sentar will be assisting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineering and Support Center Huntsville (CEHNC) with teammate MTA. Sentar will be providing functional support in the areas of customer training (workshops), helpdesk support, and quality assuranc

From research on microbes to studies on brain organoids, a new pharmaceutical lab, and the role of mucus in medication delivery, several payloads launching on SpaceX's 29th Commercial Resupply Services mission to the International Space Station (ISS) aim to prevent or treat disease. The mission, contracted by NASA, is scheduled to launch no earlier than 10:01 p.m. EST on November 5, 2023, with more than 25 payloads sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory®. Below highlights

Amentum, a leading global engineering, advanced intelligence, and systems modernization provider, announced that it welcomed Dave Marlowe as Vice President, Client Executive. In this role, he will act as a liaison between the company and our customers, and serve as a customer advocate within the organization, supporting our strategy, pipeline development and growth priorities. “Dave brings unparalleled leadership and deep mission insight in the national security space,”

Following the completion of a strategic review of its Aerospace business, SKF is further strengthening and investing in its Aerospace core areas, but also exploring strategic options to fully or partially exit business lines that are non-core. SKF's Aerospace business is refocussing around its core areas related to the aeroengine and aerostructure bearing offers. These areas will be further strengthened through accelerated investments, including digitalization, automation, and a

As part of the esteemed global Thermal Management Expo portfolio, Thermal Management Expo Europe is a unique, no-cost exhibition and conference that serves as a bridge, connecting senior engineers and key decision-makers with suppliers specializing in thermal systems and materials. This platform provides a distinctive opportunity for professionals hailing from diverse sectors like Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Electronics, Energy, Telecoms/5G, and Medical industries to delve into the l

Aerobotix, a leading robotics integrator for the aerospace and defense industries, announced today that it will demonstrate a new mobile robot at the WESTEC/AeroDef Manufacturing Conference in Long Beach, California, from Nov. 7-9. These will be the first public demonstrations of the robot, which has been specifically designed for the aerospace and defense sector. It can be configured for applications including sanding, painting and inspection. The demonstration robot will perform a

Fictional astronaut Callie Rodriguez continues exploring space as the first woman to walk on the Moon in a new issue of NASA's First Woman graphic novel series. Now available digitally in English and Spanish, "First Woman: Expanding Our Universe," follows Callie and her crewmates as they work together to explore the unknown, make scientific discoveries, and accomplish their mission objectives. This second issue of the graphic novel series features a diverse crew of ast

Hanwha Aerospace a leading aircraft engine and advanced machinery manufacturer, and Vertical Aerospace (NYSE:EVTL) have signed an agreement to collaborate on the design, testing, manufacture, and supply of tilt and blade pitch control system for Vertical's VX4 electric aircraft. Following the signing of a contract with Vertical last year for the development of EMA (Electro-Mechanical Actuation), Hanwha and Vertical expanded the scope of the agreement during the Seoul International Aerospa

Rocket Lab USA, Inc.  a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has received authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to resume Electron launches from Launch Complex 1. The authorization comes after Rocket Lab experienced an in-flight anomaly on September 19th during the Company’s 41st Electron launch. The FAA, the federal licensing body for U.S. launch vehicles, has now confirmed that Rocket Lab’s launch license re

CAES, a leading provider of mission-critical advanced electronics, has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Navy for production of the AN/ALQ-99 Low Band Consolidation (LBC) transmitter. Total funding through 2025 to support both the U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is expected to exceed $55 million, if all options are exercised. This award also includes new special test equipment and follows a contract for the initial pre-production phase of the LBC. “We are p