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Airbility, Schübeler Collaborate on eVTOL Propulsion

May 2026May 20, 2026 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

Airbility and Germany-based propulsion developer Schübeler have signed a strategic agreement focused on development of next-generation electric ducted fan propulsion systems for high-speed eVTOL aircraft and advanced air mobility applications. The Memorandum of Understanding establishes a framework for collaboration involving electric ducted fan propulsion technologies, hybrid propulsion integration, engineering support for airworthiness certification, and participation […]

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Skunk Works, XTEND Advance Multi-Class Drone Command Control

December 2025 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and XTEND have expanded their collaboration to integrate XTEND’s operating system into the Skunk Works MDCX™ autonomy platform, enabling simultaneous command and control of multiple classes of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) within joint all-domain command and control (JADC2) environments.

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Cummings Aerospace 3D-Printed Kamikaze Drone Completes Flight Testing

March 2025April 14, 2025 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

Cummings Aerospace has completed a U.S. Army test range demonstration of its turbojet-powered, 3D-printed kamikaze drone, Hellhound S3. The flight was part of the Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment (AEWE) 2025 and marked the first time the Hellhound S3 was flown in an operationally realistic environment.

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ePropelled Expands Uncrewed Hybrid Vehicle Power Solutions

November 2024July 15, 2025 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

ePropelled, a manufacturer of advanced propulsion and energy management technologies, has expanded its USA-made Hercules series to meet growing global demand for hybrid-ready power solutions. These systems are designed to enhance the capabilities of uncrewed vehicles across land, air, and marine applications, extending their range and improving mission agility. Expanding Hybrid Propulsion for Uncrewed Systems […]

Space Perspective Completes Successful Test of Spaceship Neptune

September 2024May 11, 2026 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

Space Perspective, the world’s first carbon-neutral spaceflight experience company, has successfully completed a full flight profile of its uncrewed Spaceship Neptune-Excelsior, the fully operational test vehicle for the company’s planned commercial spacecraft. The six-hour flight launched from the company’s Marine Spaceport (MS) Voyager, located off the coast of St. Petersburg, Florida. It marks a critical […]