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Navy calls for fast attack surface drones that could carry missiles

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Silvus Technologies Partners with Commdex to Expand Access to StreamCaster MANET Radios for State, Local and Federal Agencies

By The Editor on Jul 31, 2025 06:59 am

– Silvus Technologies, Inc., a leader in advanced wireless communications systems, has announced a strategic partnership with Commdex, a premier systems integrator for mission-critical communications. The collaboration will expand nationwide access to Silvus’ StreamCaster Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET) radios to state, local, and federal agencies. Effective immediately, this partnership integrates Silvus’ industry-leading tactical mesh […]

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US Navy Demonstrates Multi-Day Solar UAS Flight

By The Editor on Jul 31, 2025 06:52 am

The U.S. Navy, in partnership with Skydweller Aero, recently achieved continuous solar-powered unmanned flight during a nonstop three-day test from Stennis, Mississippi. Led by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), the test of Skydweller UAS marks a significant advancement in both long-endurance solar-powered UAS technology and its potential to enhance maritime intelligence, surveillance, […]

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MQ-25 Stingray Carrier-Based Unmanned Tanker Ground Testing Now Underway

By The Editor on Jul 31, 2025 06:45 am

Ground testing has begun on the production representative MQ-25 Stingray tanker drone for the U.S. Navy. This comes ahead of an expected first flight before the end of this year, a goal the Navy has previously said will require “a ton of work” to achieve. Manufacturer Boeing disclosed the start of ground testing of the […]

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German Aerospace Center’s Solar-Powered HAP-alpha Passes Key Ground Tests

By The Editor on Jul 31, 2025 06:22 am

High-altitude uncrewed aircraft can remain in the lower stratosphere for extended periods, performing a wide range of Earth observation and communications tasks – from monitoring shipping lanes and supporting disaster response to providing internet access. The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) has now taken an important step in the development […]

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Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting in Quadcopter UAVs

By The Editor on Jul 31, 2025 06:09 am

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles play a crucial role across multiple sectors, particularly in tasks like surveillance and reconnaissance . As the demand for longer flight times and increased autonomy continues to grow, one of the primary challenges is ensuring a reliable and sufficient power supply for the onboard systems. Conventional battery power sources often present limitations […]

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