Cobham SATCOM has a range of versatile solutions from the world’s most compact to the highest performance Inmarsat terminals. At the Singapore Air Show, Cobham demonstrates the flexibility of its exclusive product range by showcasing the AVIATOR UAV 200. Continue reading
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Israeli Air Force Expands Heron TP Fleet
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) will take delivery of additional IAI Heron TP’s, the largest unmanned reconnaissance aircraft used by the IAF. The new aircraft will feature capabilities which Israel Defense Forces (IDF) never used before. The significant fleet expansion will be accompanied by a 70%-increase in flight hours. Continue reading
GA-ASI Announces Partners for MQ-25 Stingray
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) has announced its MQ-25 Stingray offering to the U.S. Navy in collaboration with a range of highly regarded industry partners that represent the best in American aerospace. Continue reading
Disposable Delivery Drone for Humanitarian Needs
Plastic foam, plywood and some other plastic parts could make the difference between life and death. These are the materials that make up a delivery drone created by DASH Systems. The California company also describes its lightweight aircraft as an unmanned aerial vehicle or glider. Continue reading
Leonardo Studies Second-Generation Rotary-Wing UAV

Leonardo’s new SW-4 Solo would be an optionally manned derivative of this SW-4 light turbine helicopter,
Leonardo is studying concepts for a second-generation rotary-wing unmanned air vehicle for use in both land and maritime environments. The European manufacturer is building on its experience with its AWHero 150-kg (330-lb.) light rotary-wing UAV and the SW-4 Solo, an optionally manned derivative of the SW-4 light turbine helicopter built in Poland. Continue reading
Germany Extends Heron Contracts in Mali & Afghanistan
Germany has extended its agreements for the use of Israel Aerospace Industry’s Heron-1 reconnaissance drones in Afghanistan and Mali for another year, IAI announced recently. Continue reading
Mayflower Delivers Anti-Jam Antenna Systems to US Air Force
Mayflower Communications Company has delivered its Multi-Platform Anti-Jam GPS Navigation Antenna–Federated (MAGNA-F) to the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). Continue reading
National Gendarmerie Conducts Post-Hurricane UAS Missions with SimActive
SimActive Inc., a developer of photogrammetry software, is proud to announce that the National Gendarmerie of France has been using Correlator3D to support Saint Martin following Hurricane Irma. The software has facilitated rapid mapping from UAV images for damage assessment, aiding reconstruction efforts. Continue reading




