Artificial Intelligence

Planet aims to use Claude’s reasoning and pattern recognition abilities to analyze its daily scan of Earth, the company said on March 6.

The Technical Repetitives Examination tool aims to make technical logbook write-ups simpler and more transparent.

The partnership will combine the Hivemind AI pilot developed by Shield AI with L3Harris’ electromagnetic battle manager.

Airlines and airports are investing more in IT to meet growing demand for travel, exploring the potential of AI and biometrics.

Turbulence canceling; deep learning controls flow; stratospheric test flight; and imaging manufacturing defects.

Honeywell’s RASP also aims to anonymize speech for national security purposes.

Edge Group Chairman Faisal Al Bannai says the company’s defense export ambitions could still reach a major milestone this year with more than half of bookings coming from abroad.

The deal is expected to close in the second quarter. FlyExclusive will acquire the business for between $12 million and $22 million.

European artificial intelligence company Helsing says it will supply 6,000 of its new HX-2 attack uncrewed air systems (UAS) to Ukraine.

The software can generate personalized instructions for workers, tweaking the steps to better guide beginner, intermediate or expert employees.

Space startup Loft Orbital is deepening links with AI specialist Helsing as part of an effort to deploy a new LEO satellite constellation starting in 2026.

Automotive software startup Applied Intuition acquired EpiSys Science (EpiSci), forming a new powerhouse in the defense market for autonomy programs.

Engineers spend only about 50% of their time on engineering work in aerospace and defense, according to a study.

The Denver-based company’s sales rose 36% annually to $828 million in the fourth quarter while adjusted earnings per share reached $0.14.

Chinese satellite startup Ada Space Technology has filed preliminary paperwork to go public.

The partners will use Vertix AI, Google Cloud’s machine learning platform, to analyze decades of solar activity data.

Aviation is “in the stone age” of AI in engine maintenance, but its predictive capabilities can lead to major savings, panelists at Aero-Engines Americas said.

Artificial intelligence companies say sparse data and expectations of perfection are holding back the technology’s progress.

As it celebrates its centennial, Delta is focused on building customer loyalty, unveiling new offerings and partnerships to attract and retain membership.

The fund will be the first focused on European defense technology in the Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg) region.

A key theme throughout the 22-page report is that the Air Force is increasingly vulnerable to long-range precision attack.

As AI-based weapon systems move into the mainstream, several programs seek to evolve autonomy software to orchestrating complex strike missions.

With an eye on future commercial aircraft, Thales envisions a path for certifiable AI in uncrewed systems and air traffic management.

Aviation is a target as startup Aionics applies AI tools to the design of new electrolytes for batteries.

The companies will also work together to develop large-area displays for next-generation cockpits with thinner, higher resolution screens.