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Yahoo
13 hours ago
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Drone Communication Company Evaluation Report 2025: DJI, RTX, and Northrop Grumman Lead the Charge in Advanced Drone Tech
Explore the dynamic growth of the Drone Communication Market with the comprehensive Drone Communication Companies Quadrant report. Unveiling cutting-edge innovations and industry trends, the quadrant evaluates over 140 companies, spotlighting the top 15 leaders in advanced UAV communication technology. Key players like DJI, RTX, and Northrop Grumman are at the forefront, driving innovations such as BVLOS capabilities and SATCOM integration, empowering drones across defense, logistics, and emergency sectors. With a focus on secure data transmission and automation, the market is poised for transformative advancements. Discover how industry giants prioritize technological excellence and strategic growth in this evolving landscape. Dublin, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Drone Communication - Company Evaluation Report" report has been added to Drone Communication Companies Quadrant is a comprehensive industry analysis that provides valuable insights into the global drone communication market. This quadrant offers a detailed evaluation of key market players, technological advancements, product innovations, and industry trends. Over 140 companies were evaluated, of which the top 15 Drone Communication companies were categorized and recognized as the quadrant drone communication market is experiencing significant growth, driven by rapid technological advancements, rising military adoption of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and the increasing need for secure, encrypted data transmission. Enhanced communication systems allow UAVs to operate beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS), boosting efficiency across defense, logistics, and emergency response operations. In critical missions, robust and secure communication frameworks are essential to counter cyber threats and ensure reliable data technological innovations shaping the market include BVLOS capabilities, mesh networking, advanced encryption methods, and hybrid communication systems. The integration of satellite communication (SATCOM) is extending operational range, while technologies such as the Internet of Drones (IoD) and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication are enabling seamless interaction between UAVs and surrounding systems. These advancements are paving the way for greater automation, enhanced situational awareness, and improved overall performance of drone 360 Quadrant maps the Drone Communication companies based on criteria such as revenue, geographic presence, growth strategies, investments, and sales strategies for the market presence of the Drone Communication quadrant. The top criteria for product footprint evaluation included Application (Military, Commercial, Government & law enforcement, and consumer sectors). Connectivity (Satellite and cellular connectivity), and Technology (Radio Frequency (RF), cellular, satellite, and meshed network technologies).Key Players:Leading industry players such as DJI (China), RTX (U.S.), Northrop Grumman (U.S.), Israel Aerospace Industries (Israel), and L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (U.S.) are actively investing in advanced communication technologies to enhance UAV capabilities. These companies are prioritizing the development of secure, scalable, and efficient communication systems to support the expanding use of drones across defense, commercial, and emergency response leads the global drone communication market with a strong product portfolio that includes innovative technologies like the DJI Lightbridge 2 and DJI AirSense. Their commitment to product excellence and strategic choices positions them ahead, while their global reach and reliable distribution networks further solidify their market specializes in a range of technologies crucial to drone communication, including the AN/ARC-210 RT-2036 (C) and Piccolo Flight Management System. The company maintains its competitive edge through continuous innovation and strategic partnerships, which enhance its position in the global GrummanNorthrop Grumman excels in providing technologically advanced solutions for the defense sector. The company's focus on high-impact contracts and product development helps sustain its leadership status in the Topics Covered: 1 Introduction1.1 Market Definition1.2 Inclusions & Exclusions1.3 Stakeholders2 Executive Summary3 Market Overview3.1 Introduction3.2 Market Dynamics3.2.1 Drivers3.2.1.1 Advancements in Communication Technologies3.2.1.2 Increasing Procurement of UAVs in Military Applications3.2.1.3 Growing Need for Secure and Encrypted Communication3.2.2 Restraints3.2.2.1 Cybersecurity Risks and Data Vulnerabilities3.2.2.2 Regulatory and Airspace Restrictions3.2.3 Opportunities3.2.3.1 Commercial Expansion in Urban Air Mobility (Uam) and Logistics3.2.3.2 Emergence of Swarm Drone Communication3.2.3.3 Increasing Adoption of Drone-based Emergency and Humanitarian Response System3.2.4 Challenges3.2.4.1 Interoperability and Standardization Issues3.2.4.2 Limited Spectrum Availability and Frequency Congestion3.3 Value Chain Analysis3.4 Trends & Disruptions Impacting Customer Business3.5 Ecosystem Analysis3.5.1 Drone Manufacturers3.5.2 Drone Communication System Manufacturers3.5.3 End-users3.6 Technology Analysis3.6.1 Key Technologies3.6.1.1 Cognitive Radio Systems3.6.1.2 Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (Mimo) Technology3.6.1.3 Software-Defined Networking3.6.2 Complementary Technologies3.6.2.1 Antenna Beamforming Technology3.6.3 Adjacent Technologies3.6.3.1 Advanced Energy and Battery Storage Systems3.7 Technology Roadmap4 Industry Trends4.1 Introduction4.2 Technology Trends4.2.1 Beyond Visual Line of Sight (Bvlos) Communication4.2.2 Mesh Networking4.2.3 Drone Communication Encryption4.2.4 Internet of Drones (Iod) and Vehicle-To-Everything (V2X) Communications4.2.5 Hybrid Communications4.2.6 Satcom Integration4.3 Impact of Mega Trends4.3.1 AI4.3.2 5G4.3.3 Smart Manufacturing4.4 Impact of Gen AI/AI4.4.1 Introduction4.4.2 Adoption of AI in Commercial Aviation by Top Countries4.5 Patent Analysis5 Competitive Landscape5.1 Introduction5.2 Key Player Strategies/Right to Win, 2020-20245.3 Revenue Analysis, 2020-20235.4 Market Share Analysis, 20235.5 Company Evaluation Matrix: Key Players, 20245.5.1 Stars5.5.2 Emerging Leaders5.5.3 Pervasive Players5.5.4 Participants5.5.5 Company Footprint5.5.5.1 Region Footprint5.5.5.2 Technology Footprint5.5.5.3 Type Footprint5.5.5.4 Application Footprint5.6 Company Evaluation Matrix: Startups/SMEs, 20245.6.1 Progressive Companies5.6.2 Responsive Companies5.6.3 Dynamic Companies5.6.4 Starting Blocks5.6.5 Competitive Benchmarking5.6.5.1 List of Startups/SMEs5.6.5.2 Competitive Benchmarking of Startups/SMEs5.7 Company Valuation and Financial Metrics5.8 Supplier Analysis5.9 Brand/Product Comparison5.10 Competitive Scenario5.10.1 Product Launches5.10.2 Deals5.10.3 Other Developments6 Company Profiles Dji Rtx Northrop Grumman Israel Aerospace Industries L3Harris Technologies, Inc. Elbit Systems Ltd. Bae Systems Aerovironment, Inc. Honeywell International Inc. Viasat, Inc. Iridium Communications Inc Thales General Dynamics Corporation Aselsan A.S. Echostar Corporation Elsight Doodle Labs LLC Skytrac Systems Ltd. Triad Rf Systems Tualcom Uavionix Ultra Silvus Technologies Persistent Systems, LLC Meteksan Defence Industry Inc. For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. CONTACT: CONTACT: Laura Wood,Senior Press Manager press@ For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./ CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Malaysia, Russia to sign MoU on disaster management cooperation this year
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Russia are expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in disaster management this year. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the MoU will serve as a practical framework for joint training, knowledge exchange and coordinated emergency response. "As Asean Chair this year, Malaysia remains committed to regional leadership in disaster response," he told a joint press conference with Russian Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters Minister (Emercom) Colonel General Alexander Kurenkov, here today. Zahid, who is also the Central Disaster Management Committee chairman, said Malaysia welcomed Russia's offer of capacity-building programmes for Malaysian officers, including a specialised training course in Vladivostok this September. "We are exploring broader collaboration, including technology transfer in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) applications for disaster monitoring," he added. Zahid said Malaysia's National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) team was among the first to arrive in Myanmar following the recent earthquake, operating alongside international teams including Emercom's RUS-03. He added that Malaysia and Russia agreed to conduct joint search and rescue (SAR) training between the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (Smart) and Russia's RUS-03 team. He also expressed appreciation to Russia for the offer to train Malaysia's Smart team and the invitation to allow senior officers from the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia to participate in a specialised course at a leading university in St. Petersburg. Zahid also values the inclusion of Emercom's cultural ensemble as part of the visit, describing it as a meaningful gesture that fosters people-to-people ties and strengthens the foundation of the long-standing bilateral relationship between Malaysia and Russia. He said the visit marks an important milestone in enhancing Malaysia and Russia's cooperation in disaster management. He also expressed appreciation for the strong working relationship between Nadma and Emercom, particularly through regional initiatives under the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) and the Asean Committee on Disaster Management (ACDM). Zahid said he is looking forward to attending the upcoming international conference and the disaster management event hosted by Russia in Azerbaijan. Earlier, Zahid received a courtesy call from Kurenkov, marking an important milestone in enhancing Malaysia and Russia's cooperation in disaster management. Meanwhile, Kurenkov said that during the meeting, several key areas were discussed, including the professional training and education of firefighters and rescue personnel. "Emercom's academies offer a wide range of programmes for international specialists, not only for firefighters and rescuers but also for medics, dog handlers and UAV operators," he added. He also emphasised Emercom's interest in understanding Malaysia's modern approaches to fire and rescue training, noting the value of exchanging best practices. In addition, he said both sides are committed to improving mutual early-warning capabilities and risk communication related to natural disasters, particularly in the areas of prevention, prediction and risk management using the systems of space monitoring and distant zoning of Earth. "In Russia, the functions are performed by the National Crisis Management Centre. Generally, our countries have big potential for further cooperation in the sphere of elimination of natural and manmade disaster consequences," he added. — BERNAMA
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Sleeping Bear Capital Portfolio Company Completes Sale to Redwire
SAN FRANCISCO, June 18, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sleeping Bear Capital ("SBC"), a middle market-focused independent sponsor, today announced the successful sale of portfolio company Edge Autonomy, a leading provider of UAV system technology, to Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) ("Redwire"). Edge Autonomy is a leader in providing autonomous systems and resilient energy solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Federal Civilian Agencies, and allied governments around the world. Sleeping Bear Capital previously sold its wholly owned portfolio company, Adaptive Energy, to Edge Autonomy and has maintained a board seat and minority equity stake since 2022. As of the closing stock price of $19.32 on June 12, 2025, the deal value totaled over $1.14 billion—marking SBC's first billion-dollar exit and a major milestone in the firm's investment track record. SBC acquired Adaptive Energy by spinning out the fuel cell technology business from Ultra Electronics Holdings in 2018. "When we first invested in Adaptive Energy, we saw a best-in-class power solution for the most demanding defense and aerospace environments," said Ranvir Gujral, Managing Partner of Sleeping Bear Capital. "We believed that combining Adaptive with Edge Autonomy's unmanned systems platform could create something truly differentiated—and the outcome has exceeded even our highest expectations. This result is a credit to the leadership and engineering teams who executed relentlessly on a shared vision." About Sleeping Bear Capital Sleeping Bear Capital is a private equity sponsor with a demonstrated track record in business unit spinouts and mid-market acquisitions. Founded by Ranvir Gujral in 2018, SBC has completed over 30 investments, ranging from angel and pre-seed investments to control transactions. For more information, please visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Kate MellingerSleeping Bear Capitalkate@ 954.445.3878 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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3 days ago
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IG Drones (India) and VoxelSensors (Belgium) Forge Global Partnership to Advance Civilian Drone Capabilities for Industrial and Emergency Use
BRUSSELS, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IG Drones, a leading Indian drone technology company, has announced a strategic collaboration with Belgian deep tech pioneer VoxelSensors to integrate next-generation 3D perception systems into its UAV platforms. This partnership is set to transform how drones navigate and operate in GPS-denied and visually complex environments, such as dense forests, urban infrastructure zones, tunnels, and industrial interiors. At the heart of this partnership lies the integration of VoxelSensors' SPAES™ (Single Photon Active Event Sensor) technology — renowned for its ultra-low latency and high-precision spatial sensing — with IG Drones fleet of intelligent unmanned aerial vehicles. The result is a new generation of drones with advanced environmental awareness, enhanced obstacle avoidance, and higher-fidelity mapping capabilities for infrastructure inspection, emergency response, environmental monitoring, and smart city applications. Mr Paneerselvam Madanagopal, CEO, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, welcomed the announcement, stating, 'This partnership between IG Drones and VoxelSensors marks a significant step forward in the evolution of autonomous aerial technology. By combining India's deep-rooted commitment to scalable drone solutions with VoxelSensors' cutting-edge 3D spatial intelligence, we are witnessing the kind of global cooperation that advances innovation in a responsible, civilian-first manner. MeitY supports such collaborations that not only strengthen India's digital and industrial capabilities but also foster meaningful international partnerships aligned with sustainable and high-impact technological progress.' 'This collaboration truly marks a new chapter for us,' said Mr Sambit Parida, Chief Technology Officer at IG Drones. 'By embedding VoxelSensors' breakthrough 3D sensing technologies into our systems, we're enabling smarter, safer, and more autonomous drone operations. These capabilities are vital for civilian missions where situational complexity and safety demand real-time perception and adaptive decision-making. We remain committed to our vision of delivering cutting-edge, indigenous drone technologies aligned with India's broader digital and infrastructure goals.' The partnership comes at a time when IG Drones is expanding rapidly, with over 200 drones deployed in FY25, a 330% jump in revenue, and the rollout of 50 Drone Centres of Excellence in collaboration with AICTE across India. As the demand for intelligent drone systems increases across sectors — from disaster management to industrial inspection — IG Drones is positioning itself to meet the challenge through global technology collaborations that fuse precision with performance. Mr Andre Miodezky, President of VoxelSensors, also commented on the partnership: 'We're excited to join forces with IG Drones to bring our sensing innovation into practical, high-impact use cases. Our SPAES technology provides real-time depth perception and motion awareness that empowers UAVs to function reliably, even in visually complex and dynamic environments. This partnership bridges European innovation with India's drone ecosystem, and together we're helping shape the future of aerial intelligence.' Both companies share a commitment to sustainability, safety, and scalability in autonomous systems. By combining VoxelSensors advanced 3D sensor suite with IG Drones' versatile drone platforms, the collaboration aims to redefine operational efficiency in industries such as energy, infrastructure, urban planning, environmental conservation, and public safety. This strategic alliance underscores IG Drones ongoing journey to become a global leader in unmanned aerial solutions — while reaffirming that innovation, when grounded in collaboration, can push the boundaries of what's possible across borders and industries. About IG Drones:IG Drones is a deep-tech company building intelligent aerial systems powered by AI, autonomy, and real-time data. Our mission is to deliver scalable drone technologies that bridge physical environments with digital intelligence — enabling faster decisions, greater efficiency, and smarter insights across critical sectors. Through innovation in machine learning, sensor fusion, and edge computing, we make next-gen aerial intelligence more accessible, adaptive, and human-centric. For Press Information contact:Email: contact@ sambit@ About VoxelSensors:VoxelSensors is a Belgian deep-tech startup committed to developing advanced sensing technologies that enhance human-centered contextual interaction. 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Business Standard
3 days ago
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- Business Standard
Bharat Forge, Turgis Gaillard sign MoU for manufacturing AAROK MALE UAV
Bharat Forge and France-based Turgis Gaillard have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly offer the AAROK Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to the Indian Ministry of Defence, the Indian company announced on Tuesday. AAROK is classified as a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV. These drones are designed to operate at altitudes between 10,000 and 30,000 feet, with flight endurance ranging from 24 to 48 hours. Domestic production to ensure defence autonomy Bharat Forge, headquartered in Pune, will establish a domestic production line for the AAROK platform. The company stated, 'These production capabilities will help meet the significant needs of the Indian armed forces with local production and ensure complete sovereignty on maintenance and overhaul operations.' Bharat Forge manufactures components and systems across a wide array of sectors including defence, aerospace, automotive, power, oil and gas, construction, mining, rail, and marine. Operational capabilities and tactical role In its filing, Bharat Forge highlighted that the AAROK UAV is capable of conducting extended surveillance missions at high altitudes. 'Flying at high altitude and for long periods, it performs long range surveillance missions. Its electromagnetic sensors and radar enable it to monitor the enemy while remaining stand off from the threats,' the company said. The UAV is integrated with command and control systems and other military platforms, enabling real-time transmission of tactical information. The firm added, 'With a payload of over 1.5 tonnes of weapons fired from a safe distance, AAROK also makes a decisive contribution to supporting multi-domain operations by striking far behind enemy lines, disrupting enemy defences and neutralising their surface-to-air defence systems.' Role in maritime and joint operations Thanks to its endurance of over 24 hours, AAROK can also contribute significantly to maritime domain awareness, including detecting unauthorised activity and monitoring territorial waters. Indian UAV landscape India's current MALE UAV fleet includes Israeli-built Heron drones. The Indian armed forces have also placed orders for the MQ-9B UAVs from General Atomics and are continuing development of the indigenous TAPAS UAV. Bharat Forge's global footprint Bharat Forge operates manufacturing facilities across five countries and provides integrated services that include design, engineering, manufacturing, testing, and validation across multiple industries.
