FLIR EOC introduces the MLR 4K laser rangefinder, a SWaP-optimized, military grade ER:Glass solid state laser rangefinder. Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2013
LTAS Provides Aerostat Launcher System and Aerostats to BAE Systems
Lighter Than Air Systems Corp. (LTAS), a wholly owned subsidiary of World Surveillance Group Inc., has provided the initial trailer-mounted aerostat launcher system and six aerostats to BAE Systems to support the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC). Continue reading
Pentagon Eyes Deals With Satellite Industry to Fill Demand for UAS Communications
A group of Pentagon officials was given three months to come up with a plan to boost the supply of satellite bandwidth that is needed to support the military’s growing fleet of unmanned aircraft systems. Continue reading
General Atomics Next-Generation GCS Successfully Integrates Flagship and Advanced Predator Platforms
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) announced that it has successfully demonstrated its Advanced Cockpit Ground Control Station’s (GCS’) capability to fly Predator C Avenger. The flight occurred November 15, 2012 at the company’s Gray Butte Flight Operations Facility in Palmdale, California. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Launches Third Annual Innovation Challenge Flying Competition for Emirati Students
Northrop Grumman Corporation has announced the start of the 2013 Innovation Challenge Flying Competition. Northrop Grumman is the industry sponsor of this competition, which is held in coordination with the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments (ADASI) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI). Continue reading
North Dakota UAS Action Summit – May 30 & 31
Registration is now open for the 7th Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Action Summit, scheduled for May 30-31 in Grand Forks, ND. Continue reading
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and OMX Partner to Identify Suppliers for Canada’s Justas Programme
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) and OMX announced that the companies have signed a two-year agreement to support GA-ASI’s Industrial Regional Benefit (IRB) efforts to identify and work with Canadian suppliers. Continue reading
Chinese Hackers Target UAS Manufacturers and Suppliers
A notorious cyber-espionage gang is being blamed for a set of recently discovered spear-phishing attacks that aim to steal information relating to unmanned aircraft systems. Continue reading