U.S. startup Grid Aero has announced a strategic partnership with Oshkosh Defense to manufacture uncrewed cargo aircraft.
The agreement comes as Grid Aero prepares to fly the first full-scale prototype of its planned modular family of Lifter aircraft. The company is preparing to fly its 7,000-lb. prototype Lifter uncrewed cargo aircraft.
In addition, another U.S. startup, Aviern, has emerged from stealth with plans to develop uncrewed cargo aircraft.
