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    Motorola Solutions completes acquisition of Silvus Technologies Holding Inc.

    CHICAGO – Aug. 6, 2025 – Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) has completed its acquisition of Silvus Technologies Holdings Inc. (“Silvus”), a global leader in mission-critical mobile ad-hoc networks (MANET), based in Los Angeles, California.  Silvus’ MANET technology is designed to support frontline operations in the most challenging and contested environments, enabling highly secure data, video... Continue reading

    Wisk and Signature Aviation Partner to Accelerate Autonomous Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure

    MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, August 13, 2025 – Wisk Aero, a leading developer of autonomous, all-electric, vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Signature Aviation, the world’s largest network of private aviation terminals, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This partnership marks a significant step forward to proactively develop the infrastructure and operational framework for... Continue reading

    Vulcan Elements Announces $65 Million Series A, and Produces High-Performance Rare Earth Magnets in the United States

    August 11, 2025 - Durham, North Carolina —Vulcan Elements announced the close of a $65 million Series A, led by Altimeter Capital and with significant participation from One Investment Management. This investment will accelerate Vulcan’s expansion to commercial scale to meet rapidly growing market demand—a critical milestone toward fully on-shoring the rare earth magnet supply chain... Continue reading

    SightLine Applications Relaunches as Sightline Intelligence, Announces AiTR Product Aligned with SOCOM Priorities

    New name and new Aided Target Recognition capability mark next chapter in edge AI for ISR, Loitering Munition, cUAS, and other defense operations Portland, OR — August 12, 2025 — Sightline Intelligence, formerly SightLine Applications, officially launches today following the company’s acquisition of Australian defense AI company Athena AI. The launch introduces both a new... Continue reading

    Pierce Aerospace Showcases Remote ID in DHS C-UAS Demonstration

    Image Caption: July 24, 2025. Aaron Pierce, CEO of Pierce Aerospace, and Samuel Gross, Engineering Intern, brief DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on the company’s leading Remote ID sensors and software solutions. The briefing included a flying demonstration with drones on site and drones that were being detected, tracked, and identified from across the country via... Continue reading

    AUVSI Commends the Reintroduction of Legislation to Secure U.S. Infrastructure from Adversary LiDAR Threats 

    The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) commends the reintroduction of the Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act by Representative Dusty Johnson (R-SD). This legislation would prohibit the U.S. Department of Transportation from awarding contracts or grants to entities that procure Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) systems from companies affiliated with foreign adversaries, including the... Continue reading

    Embry-Riddle AUVSI Trusted UAS Operator Grads fly safer and cheaper with Skywatch

    PALO ALTO, Calif., July 23, 2025 -- Skywatch, the leading provider of commercial drone insurance, announced the launch of a discount program for graduates of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's prestigious AUVSI Trusted UAS Operator program. The discount program recognizes the advanced training and safety excellence demonstrated by AUVSI Trusted UAS Operator program graduates, offering them a 5% discount on Skywatch's... Continue reading

    Metron and Cellula Robotics Complete Multi-Mission Open-Water UUV Demonstration of ANCC-Guardian

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    The ANCC-controlled Guardian UUV solution delivers operational capabilities for undersea defense tasks focused on Subsea and Seabed Warfare (SSW), Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (IPoE), and Mine Countermeasures (MCM). RESTON, Va. -- Metron Inc. (Metron), a leader in autonomous software innovations for defense and commercial applications, and Cellula Robotics Ltd. (Cellula), a leading provider... Continue reading

    AUVSI Announced as a Blue UAS Recognized Assessor as DIU Adopts Green UAS Certification Pathway

    ARLINGTON, VA – July 16, 2025 — Recent federal actions including Executive Order 14307, “Unleashing American Drone Dominance,” and the Secretary of Defense’s July 10 memorandum on streamlining drone procurement, have made clear the national priority to accelerate the deployment of secure uncrewed systems. These policies call for streamlined acquisition, the rapid fielding of Group... Continue reading

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    Since 1972, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has enabled technical innovation, supportive policy, and inspired academic breakthroughs in the uncrewed industry.

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