UST Newsletter Edition 92

Schiebel Secures European Defence Fund Grant for Unmanned Maritime Warfare

Schiebel , in collaboration with 泰雷兹 as part of the SEACURE consortium, has secured a grant under the European Defence Fund’s initiative for unmanned systems focused on anti-submarine and seabed warfare.

The SEACURE project is dedicated to advancing combined Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) and Seabed Warfare (SBW) using?unmanned aerial, surface, and underwater platforms?to safeguard vital maritime infrastructure.?

Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER? S-300 will be the designated?Unmanned Aerial System?for this venture.?

"Due to its longer endurance and higher payload capacity, the S-300 opens up a multitude of new possibilities for ASW and SBW. The SEACURE project aligns perfectly with our S-300 development roadmap and we’re proud to be part of such a significant project." - Hans Georg Schiebel, Chairman of the Schiebel Group.?

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New Rugged DVR+ Overlay Laptop for Portable Data Recording

SubC Imaging ?has released its new?Rugged DVR+ Overlay Laptop, a portable DVR?solution for marine inspection professionals, powered by Rayfin Single-Channel Inspection software.?

The Rugged DVR+ Overlay Laptop combines seamless recording, comprehensive data logging, and real-time topside media transfer. The system delivers advanced DVR capabilities in a compact, rugged design built for the demands of subsea field operations.

"Our customers often think of SubC Imaging as just a camera company, but we’re also proud to deliver powerful DVR solutions. The Rugged DVR+ Overlay Laptop is a mobile addition to our multi-channel, software-based DVR+ Overlay solution, offering the flexibility and efficiency teams need." - Adam Rowe , VP of Software at SubC Imaging.

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New Flight Test Stand for UAV Engines & Propellers

Tyto Robotics ?has released the Flight Stand 60 Engine Test Stand, a high-precision solution for evaluating both UAV propellers as well as internal combustion engines (ICE).

The stand is capable of measuring thrust up to 60 kgf, torque up to 30 Nm, rotation speed up to 16,800 RPM, fuel flow rates up to 800 mL/min, and temperatures up to 800°C.?

The stand’s kit includes a thrust and torque measurement unit, a fiber optic RPM sensor, a fuel flow sensor, two thermocouples for measuring exhaust and system temperature, an airspeed pressure sensor to capture airflow data, and the Flight Stand software.

"For years, Tyto Robotics has specialized in testing BLDC motors, but we’re excited to now offer a robust testing solution for UAV manufacturers working with internal combustion engines. The Flight Stand 60 provides the reliable, high-precision data needed to optimize engine performance and efficiency." - Charles Blouin , President and co-founder of Tyto Robotics.?

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Textron Systems Launches TSUNAMI Autonomous Maritime Vessels

Textron Systems Corporation, a Textron Inc. company, has unveiled the?TSUNAMI?series of autonomous maritime surface vessels.

Crafted to address the requirements of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied forces, this adaptable fleet of multi-mission?uncrewed surface vehicles?is designed for seamless integration across naval operations.?

Offering a cost-effective, rapidly deployable solution, the TSUNAMI line leverages Textron Systems’ extensive experience of over four decades in multi-domain autonomous vehicles alongside the advanced manufacturing expertise of the U.S. commercial shipbuilding sector.

"Combining this expertise with the capability, demonstrated capacity, and affordability of Brunswick’s commercial shipbuilding know-how allows us to provide our DoD and allied customers with powerful maritime force strength at speed and at scale." - David Phillips , Senior Vice President of Air, Land, and Sea Systems.

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ParaZero Gains MoD Approval for Advanced Counter-Drone Technology

ParaZero Technologies has secured formal approval from the Israeli Defense Export Controls Agency (DECA) within the Ministry of Defense (MoD) to promote its C-UAS technology.?

The company’s counter-drone platform,?DefendAir, utilizes ParaZero’s proprietary technologies to intercept unauthorized or adversarial drones, providing a reliable defense mechanism for vital infrastructure, sensitive military missions, and public safety.

"Achieving the MoD approval is a major milestone for ParaZero, underscoring our commitment to adhering to the highest regulatory and ethical standards in the defense industry. This authorization allows us to provide essential defense against aerial threats to clients globally. We are excited to collaborate with international organizations to protect people, assets, and airspace from hostile UAVs." - Boaz Shetzer , CEO of ParaZero.?

"Drawing from more than 11 years of experience in drone technologies and operations, we have swiftly developed a powerful solution to counter a broad spectrum of battlefield threats." - Yuval Gilad , Chief Product & Technology Officer.?

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"Surveillance as a Service" UAV Solution Launched

Volatus Aerospace ?has launched its new "Surveillance as a Service" solution, aiming to deliver unparalleled scalability and rapid deployment capabilities.

Monitored from Volatus’ state-of-the-art Operations Control Centre (OCC), this flexible, secure and multi-modal?surveillance?offering empowers clients with faster response times and actionable intelligence.

Leveraging cutting-edge drone technologies, including remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), nested?autonomous drones, fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and ground-based?sensors, Volatus captures critical intelligence 24/7 with advanced?electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors.?

"Whether it’s border security, infrastructure monitoring, environmental protection or emergency response, we deliver secure surveillance intelligence without the high cost and complexity of infrastructure, traininthe g, equipment or ownership." - Volatus CEO, Glen Lynch .?

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