Defense Advancement

🚀 Launching the Defense Advancement Innovation Partners Program 🚀 We’re proud to announce General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) as the inaugural partner in our newly launched Innovation Partners Program — a strategic initiative aimed at accelerating defense innovation, reinforcing supply chains, and pushing the boundaries of next-generation defense systems and technology. Developer of the iconic Predator® RPA series and trusted supplier to the U.S. DoD, GA-ASI has been setting the standard in unmanned systems for over 30 years. This initiative aims to bring together major global defense Primes like GA-ASI with pioneering SMEs at the cutting edge of technology, building a connected ecosystem that fuels progress across the sector. Together with our Innovation Partners, we aim to: 🔹 Strengthen supply chains by fostering SME partnerships 🔹 Accelerate capability development through direct collaboration 🔹 Connect primes, OEMs, and emerging innovators across defense in all domains 🔹 Deliver real-time insights from major suppliers to inform and educate the global supply chain 🔹 Advance transformative technologies by increasing SME visibility and technology discoverability 🔹 Support supplier growth and resilience within the Defense Advancement ecosystem As part of this partnership, we’ve launched the new GA-ASI hub on DA, providing detailed insights into their latest RPAS technologies, industry perspectives, and feature articles. The hub also includes recruitment opportunities and guidance on GA-ASI’s Small Business Program, which supports high-performance SMEs developing critical solutions in defense, energy, and environmental sectors. 🔗 Explore the GA-ASI hub here: https://hubs.la/Q03g4SYz0 This is just the beginning - we’ll continue developing this program to introduce other leading Primes focused on SME collaboration, as we partner with industry leaders to drive defense capability forward.

The DA eBrief covers technologies that are shaping the global defense landscape and emerging challenges. This week's edition looks at how GA-ASI's MQ-9B SeaGuardian® supports naval operations, and Aitech Systems introduces the AI-enabled picosatellite constellation platform which aim to transform space-based intelligence for defense. Plus Alpine Eagle GmbH discusses European defense with Sentinel, the company’s AI-powered, air-to-air Counter-UAS solution, and there is news from Elsight - UAV & UGV Connection Confidence, American Lithium Energy (ALE), Greenroom Robotics, Allen-Vanguard, @Aerofex, Quaze Technologies, ParaZero Technologies Ltd., Meltio, Xeos By Satlink, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Rohde & Schwarz Aerospace, Defense & Security, Eureka Naval Craft and more. Follow the link in the comments to access the full eBrief ⬇️ #CUAS #tech #CounterUAS

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has demonstrated software that will provide in-flight target updates that will enable the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to close gaps on maritime targets. In a recent ground test, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems demonstrated the ability to send sensor data to the missile via Link 16 messaging. The software, part of General Atomics’ Quadratix software enterprise, was validated in a Systems Integration Lab and is gearing up for a live-fire demonstration later this year. ▸ Visit the Defense Advancement website for further information. Find out more in the comments ⬇️

Rohde & Schwarz has launched ARDRONIS Effect, a new counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) multiband jamming solution built to protect personnel, infrastructure, and platforms from drone threats. 📢 Rohde & Schwarz Product Manager for C-UAS Solutions, Jan Link, commented, “First person view (FPV) drone attacks across the modern battlespace has changed dramatically in recent years, specifically in terms of the type and number of radio frequencies used to control them. C-UAS operators need to have the capability to jam every potential frequency, even during swarm attacks with multiple drones operating on different frequencies. ➡️ Visit the Defense Advancement website for further information. Read more in the comments 🔗 Rohde & Schwarz

Exail has been selected by Vojensky technicky ustav, s.p. (VTU), the Czech Republic’s military technical institute, to supply its Advans Series Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) for integration into the artillery command and reconnaissance vehicles of the Czech defense forces. Based on Fiber-Optic Gyroscope (FOG) technology, the Advans INS will equip these vehicles with precise navigation, positioning and orientation capabilities, ensuring dependable performance in GNSS-denied environments. Meet Exail at Ocean Business 2025, Stand H9. Link in the comments for more information ⬇️

Anduril is launching Copperhead, a high-speed, software-defined family of AUVs built for delivery by autonomous systems. The Copperhead series includes two models—Copperhead-100 and Copperhead-500—offering different sizes, payload capacities, and ranges for commercial and defense missions. Copperhead-M is a munition variant which arms autonomous vehicles with affordable and mass-producible torpedo-like capabilities. Copperhead-M enhances naval operations by allowing commanders to use autonomous vehicles for high-risk missions, engaging maritime threats more precisely and effectively while protecting more valuable assets and personnel. Link in the comments for more information ⬇️ Anduril Industries

Alpine Eagle discusses European defense with Sentinel, the company’s AI-powered, air-to-air Counter-UAS solutions. Alpine Eagle’s innovative approach to counter UAS operations leverages advanced artificial intelligence to provide autonomous, air-to-air interception of hostile drones. This solution, exemplified by their Sentinel system, is designed to be rapidly deployable and highly effective in dynamic threat environments. “Europe needs to invest in its own defense capabilities, and startups like ours can lead the way, swiftly building the technologies needed to ensure our security and stability,” said Alpine Eagle CEO Jan-Hendrik Boelens. Read the full article via the link in the comments ⬇️ Alpine Eagle GmbH #CUAS #innovation #AI

As naval forces continue to face increasingly complex logistical and operational challenges, the adoption of additive manufacturing technologies is emerging as a key enabler of greater autonomy, flexibility, and resilience in-theater.  One notable example is the successful deployment of Snowbird Technologies’ laser metal 3D printing system, fitted with Meltio’s metal wire-directed energy deposition (DED) print head, aboard the USS Somerset, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, during the 2024 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise. ▸ Visit the Defense Advancement website for further information.  Find out more in the comments ⬇️

The MQ-9B SeaGuardian® unmanned aircraft system (UAS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is specifically designed to assist the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and allied forces globally in countering peer or near-peer threats. As one of the most capable and adaptable long-endurance aircraft of its category, SeaGuardian is redefining unmanned aircraft capabilities for U.S. and international forces in maritime missions, including anti-surface, anti-submarine, and electronic warfare for carrier strike, surface action, and amphibious ready groups. Click the link in the comments to learn more ⬇️ General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

🗞️ Read the latest DA newsletter featuring advanced autonomous naval vessels, an AI-enabled picosatellite constellation platform, battery technology, and RF decoy systems. Full newsletter below... Allen-Vanguard Aitech Systems Greenroom Robotics American Lithium Energy (ALE) General Atomics Aeronautical Systems