The editors of Popular Science magazine have selected the US Navy/Northrop Grumman Corporation developed X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System to receive a 2011 Best of What’s New (BOWN) Award in the Aviation & Space category. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2011
India’s Rustom Programme
Arlington Police to Purchase Two Unmanned Helicopters
At the most recent City Council meeting, officials gave Arlington Police Department permission to use of about $202,000 in Department of Homeland Security grant money to buy two small unmanned aircraft. Continue reading
L-3 Wescam Delivers MX-10 EO/IR Turrets for Camcopter to Abu Dhabi
L-3 WESCAM has received an order from Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments Co. LLC (ADASI) for eight of its MX-10 electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imaging systems. Continue reading
UAS Monitors Volcano Volatility in Costa Rica
Scientists from the University of Costa Rica have developed a low-cost unmanned aircraft to monitor steam emissions and other atmospheric markers at Costa Rica’s Aranel Volcano. Continue reading
Neany Inc. Ranked Third US Prime Contractor
North Eastern Aeronautical Company Inc. (NEANY), headquartered in Hollywood, MD, was recently ranked third in the nation for 8(a) Prime Contractors by Washington Technology. Continue reading
US Air Force Develops “Fly-Bot”
The United States Air Force has been working on miniature remote controlled drones that resemble a flying insect. Continue reading
UAE Air Force Evaluates MALE and UCAV Requirements
The United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defence has outlined a long-term acquisition strategy that includes fielding a next-generation fighter and an unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) between 2018 and 2025. Continue reading