Reports that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has halted exports to the United States of critical materials and magnets should not come as a surprise. Time and time again, the PRC has sought to use economic statecraft to undercut U.S. industry and competitiveness. From the dumping of subsidized drones and robotics into the U.S. market, to targeted sanctions on key U.S. defense companies, the PRC has consistently leveraged its economic tools to disadvantage American firms in favor of its own.
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AUVSI Applauds Reforms to Improve Foreign Military Sales Efficiency and Advance U.S. Leadership in Uncrewed Systems
AUVSI supports efforts to streamline FMS and export rules, strengthening U.S. competitiveness in uncrewed systems.
ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Wednesday evening, President Trump signed a series of Executive Orders aimed at strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base. One of those actions focused specifically on improving the speed and accountability of the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) system, an issue of critical importance to the uncrewed systems (UxS) industry.
Pierce Aerospace and Skylark Labs Deploy Remote ID and Superintelligent AI Scout MK II Tower to the US-Mexico Border
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April 9, 2025, Fishers, IN — Pierce Aerospace, a dual-use aerospace technology firm and global leader in drone Remote Identification technologies, announced that it has integrated with Skylark Labs to provide new drone detection capabilities to the US-Mexico Border and beyond. This new system integration can be utilized in a variety of security applications - such as securing airspace at military bases, airports, prisons, and critical infrastructure sites.
Vulcan Elements Holds Grand Opening of Small-Scale Commercial Manufacturing and R&D Facility: March 31, 2025
Vulcan Elements CEO John Maslin welcomes over 100 leaders in the rare earth industry, key government partners, and allies in the private capital market to the grand opening of Vulcan Elements’ small-scale commercial manufacturing and R&D facility.
Key Takeaways from AWSAC 2025
Last week, the the ASAE and U.S. Industry gathered for three days of dynamic engagement at the Army Worldwide Security Assistance Conference, presented by AUVSI and DASA(DEC). Attendees gained valuable insights, connected with key industry and government leaders, and left with a deeper understanding of the evolving security assistance landscape.
Progress on Domestic UAS Detection & Mitigation is Required for Public Trust, Enabling Drone Regulations
Uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS, or drones) have transformed industries, increased efficiency, and saved lives. The overwhelming majority of drone operations comply with regulations, with registered aircraft and a Remote ID sensor serving as a digital license plate. This is especially true for AUVSI members and the customers our members serve. However, as drones become more prevalent, so do the risks associated with their misuse – whether careless, clueless, criminal, or truly evil.
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 acquisition tools like CSOs and OTAs. This ensures our warfighters receive the best technology faster than our adversaries can adapt—key to ensuring deterrence, readiness, and lethality." — Michael Robbins, President & CEO, AUVSI
AUVSI looks forward to supporting the implementation of this policy and advancing defense innovation.
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 variants from Unusual Machines for one of its platforms designed for government and commercial applications.
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
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