The first Northrop Grumman MQ-4C broad area maritime surveillance (BAMS) aircraft is on track for rollout in the spring of 2012, with first flight that summer.
Monthly Archives: July 2011
Camcopter Integrated into New French Offshore Patrol Vessel
Schiebel has announced that it has partnered with French shipbuilder DCNS for the purpose of deploying its Camcopter S-100 Unmanned Air System onboard their new Gowind class of OPV (Offshore Patrol Vessel), L ADROIT which was launched in May. Continue reading
Datron Scout Objectives Achieved During Empire Challenge 2011
Datron Scout, a lightweight quad rotor Micro Air Vehicle (MAV) designed for air reconnaissance and surveillance in harsh environments, performed well during the maritime-based portion of the recent Empire Challenge 2011 in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Continue reading
Global Hawk Performs Better in the Field than in Tests
Despite a dismal initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E) report about the Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk Block 30, the US Air Force reports a relatively high operational reliability rating.
US Army Issues RFI for VTOL UAS Options
The US Army has released an RFI “to support the Army development of the MRMP acquisition strategy and to inform the collaborative Army and Navy Medium Range Maritime UAS (MRMUAS) Analysis of Alternatives (AoA).” Continue reading
Imint Continues Expansion on Three Continents
Image Intelligence AB has announced the appointment of three new distribution partners, spanning three continents: Nostromo Defensa in Argentina, UAVs Australia in Australia, and Elmer Group in South Africa.
AIA Calls for Continued Aerospace Investment
Former FAA Administrator and current President and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association, Marion C. Blakey, called for accelerated implementation of FAA’s Next Generation Air Transportation System and increased U.S. investment in research and development to avoid losing its leadership in aerospace and defence.
Raytheon Delivers Mini Identification Friend or Foe Transponders to Korean Air UAS
The Raytheon Company has completed deliveries of its miniature military-grade Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponders to Korean Air Lines as the Republic of Korea’s top air carrier develops unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Continue reading