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🚁 The future of airborne mission flexibility is here.
Fulcrum Concepts, headquartered in Mattaponi, VA, part of the Hampton Roads region, has secured a $14.9M Phase 3 Army contract to advance its Modular Effects Launcher (MEL). This jettisonable, open-architecture system deploys missiles, rockets, and Air-Launched Effects (ALEs) from platforms like the UH-60 Black Hawk.
ALEs are low-cost, optionally recoverable UAVs designed for reconnaissance, EW, precision strikes, and battle-damage assessment—operating beyond the host aircraft’s weapons range.
With MEL’s scalable effects and rapid tech integration, Fulcrum is delivering multi-domain capabilities across urban, jungle, maritime, and mountainous terrain.
📍 Total MEL program value now at $29.7M, with work continuing through 2027.
Read more here:https://ow.ly/FqYv50X4xWr
#UncrewedSystems #ModularEffectsLauncher #AirLaunchedEffects #DefenseInnovation #MultiDomainOps #STEMLeadership #AviationTech
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✈️ Electra is scaling up! With new facilities in Virginia and Switzerland, the team is accelerating development of the hybrid-electric EL9 Ultra Short aircraft.
The expanded hangar and office space in Manassas, plus a growing R&D footprint in Bleienbach, reflect Electra’s commitment to Direct Aviation: faster, cleaner, and more connected regional travel.
The EL9’s ability to take off and land in just 150 feet opens up thousands of new access points—from small airports to unconventional sites. With over 2,200 provisional orders and $13B in pipeline, the future is already in motion.
📣 Full announcement here: ow.ly/9FsA50X4xIC
#ElectraAero #HybridElectricFlight #DirectAviation #EL9 #AviationInnovation #STEMLeadership
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Day One of the AUVSI Hampton Roads AAM Expo is in the books! We welcomed incredible speakers, dynamic panelists, and inspiring conversations that showcased the future of Advanced Air Mobility in Virginia. From industry insights to local impact, today was a powerful step toward positioning Virginia as a national leader in AAM innovation.
✨ Tomorrow, the momentum continues, with more expert sessions, networking opportunities, and visionary ideas. Let’s keep shaping the future, together. #AAMExpo #AdvancedAirMobility #VirginiaInnovation #AUVSIHamptonRoads #FutureOfFlight #AAMCommunity #AerospaceVirginia #MobilityInnovation
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