AUVSI Commends DoD Software Acquisition Pathway Mandate

The Department of Defense has directed that the Software Acquisition Pathway be used for all DoD software capability, cutting red tape and ensuring warfighters receive cutting-edge technology faster. "AUVSI commends Secretary Hegseth for mandating the Software Acquisition Pathway across DoD. We have long advocated for DoD to source software from leading software firms, utilizing rapid... Continue reading

Red Cat Becomes First U.S.-Based Drone Manufacturer to Source Motors From Unusual Machines

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / February 26, 2025 / Unusual Machines (NYSE:UMAC), a leading provider of NDAA-compliant drone components, has secured Red Cat Holdings (NASDAQ: RCAT) as a customer for motors. This marks the company's first partnership to develop motors built to a U.S. drone producer's specific requirements. Red Cat will use three motor... Continue reading

Defense Innovation Unit Certifies Mobilicom’s Combat-Proven SkyHopper Datalinks for Blue UAS Framework

Mobilicom's Blue UAS-certified SkyHopper PRO, PRO Lite, and PRO Micro Cognitive SDRs  DIU certifies Mobilicom's SkyHopper datalinks for the Blue UAS Framework, validating cybersecurity, NDAA compliance, and streamlining defense procurement  Mobilicom (NASDAQ:MOB)  WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mobilicom, a provider of cybersecure communications solutions for drones and robotics, announced that its... Continue reading

Introducing VigilantHalo–BlueHalo’s Integrated Command and Control System for the Future of Uncrewed Airspace

ARLINGTON, VA – The future of national security will depend on our ability to command the next-generation of uncrewed airspace. To protect against tomorrow’s threats, BlueHalo has introduced VigilantHalo–a software-driven integration platform for real-time airspace Command-and-Control (C2). VigilantHalo’s versatile design supports multiple missions including air traffic control (ATC), beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS), and Counter-Uncrewed Aerial... Continue reading

Unusual Machines’ FPV Camera Added to Blue UAS Framework

ORLANDO, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2025 / Unusual Machines (NYSE:UMAC) announced today that its Fat Shark Aura FPV Camera has been added to the U.S. Defense Department's Defense Innovation Unit's (DIU) Blue UAS Framework. It is the only camera on the Blue UAS list purpose-built for first person view ("FPV") applications, providing... Continue reading

NUAIR Defense Launches, Delivering Real-World Solutions to Accelerate Defense Readiness

NUAIR is proud to launch NUAIR Defense, empowering militaries, partner nations, and their teams to stay one step ahead – at home and abroad. SYRACUSE, NY – February 11, 2025 – Today marks the official launch of NUAIR Defense, a purpose-built hub designed to take the friction out of verifying, validating, fielding, and training for... Continue reading

Carahsoft Looks Ahead: Navigating the Future of Robotics, Autonomy and AI in 2025

As we step into 2025, the pace of adoption of autonomous systems, robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), especially in government markets, continues at an unprecedented pace. To gain insights into the opportunities and potential challenges that lie ahead, we sat down with Lacey Wean, an industry expert from Carahsoft, to discuss the future of these... Continue reading

Introducing PDW CORE for the C100 Multi-Mission Quadcopter

PDW CORE is our latest software bundle that includes a new touch-friendly, intuitive UI, PDW flight simulator and mission planner, ATAK plug-in and laptop-enabled C100 updater  HUNTSVILLE, AL, January 28, 2025 - Performance Drone Works (PDW) is excited to announce the release of PDW CORE, a software bundle designed for the C100 multi-mission quadcopter, adding... Continue reading

Silvus StreamCaster Leads the Way as The Industry’s First MANET Radio To Receive FIPS 140-3 Level 2 Validation

Providing Protected and Secure Communications for Mission-Critical Operations Achieves National Institute of Standards and Technology – Federal Information Processing Standards Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules Unmatched Data Security – StreamCaster MANET radios’ cryptographic modules meet the NIST’s most rigorous cryptographic security standards for protecting sensitive information data, while offering support for advanced encryption standards including... Continue reading

XPONENTIAL 2025 Spotlights Critical Innovations and Partnerships in Defense, Cybersecurity, Public Safety, & More

Autonomous systems are transforming industries, addressing some of today’s most pressing challenges in areas such as defense, cybersecurity, and public safety. From counter-UAS technologies safeguarding critical infrastructure to AI-powered drones revolutionizing disaster response, these examples demonstrate how advancements in autonomy are driving real-world impact. At the center of these innovations are collaborations between industry, government,... Continue reading