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U.S. Marine Corps visits Archer “indicating growing military interest in Midnight eVTOL “

August 7, 2023 Greg Suart Air taxis and personal transports, Defence

Archer Aviation today announced that on August 4 it showcased its Midnight eVTOL aircraft to a group of leaders from the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC).

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XWing wins US Air Force contract to advance autonomous cargo flight technology

May 15, 2023 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Cargo and logistics, Defence

US autonomous cargo aircraft developer Xwing has announced on Linkedin it has won a contract with the United States Air Force to advance autonomous flight. “As

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Archer forms Government Services Advisory Board

May 12, 2023 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Air taxis and personal transports, Defence

Archer Aviation has announced the formation of a Government Services Advisory Board to support Archer’s planned expansion of its existing relationship with the U.S. Department

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Leidos will supply US Marine Corps with VTOL cargo transporter

April 20, 2023 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Cargo and logistics, Defence

Leidos has been awarded a new prime contract to develop an uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) that can autonomously resupply forward-deployed ground forces. The firm-fixed-price, multiple-award

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US Marine Corps researching use of carbon zero Airlander 10 airship for logistical support roles

April 9, 2023 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Cargo and logistics, Defence

The Operational Energy Capability Improvement Fund (OECIF) in the US Department of Defense’s Operational Energy Office has  announced funding for the Zero Carbon Logistics Support

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RT Aerostats launches back-pack-based automated search and rescue aerostat service

March 14, 2023 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Defence, Security and law enforcement

RT Aerostat Systems – developer, and manufacturer of the SkyStar™ family of aerostats for use in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and communications applications –  has launched

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US Air Force airmen start routine Lift HEXA flights in early operational trials

December 1, 2022 Greg Suart Defence, Training

The United States Air Force Eglin Air Force Base has reported in a press release that the Lift HEXA, an electric vertical takeoff and landing

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eVTOL industry now has slightly longer to meet Agility Prime test report deadlines

November 8, 2022 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Air taxis and personal transports, Defence

The US Air Force’s Agility Prime Office has extended its deadline for cargo and passenger eVTOL manufacturers to develop prototype test reports to ensure candidates

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US Air Force publishes tender for “Distinguished Visitor” eVTOL market research

October 11, 2022 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Air taxis and personal transports, Defence

The US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Mobility and Training Aircraft Directorate’s Heavy Airlift Division, Mobility Flex Procurement (AFLCMC/WLMK)  is conducting market research regarding

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“Indian Navy to take delivery of single-person eVTOL from Sagar Defence”

October 6, 2022 Philip Butterworth-Hayes Air taxis and personal transports, Defence

Numerous press and social media reports say the Indian Navy will soon take delivery of a single person/cargo carrying UAV developed by Sagar Defence Engineering.

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