The Airborne Laser Communication Testbed (ALCT) is a research platform in high-data-rate communication systems designed to complement existing aeronautical radio frequency (RF) communications. Continue reading
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Use It, Don’t Lose It: The Case for Recoverable and Reusable Loitering Munitions
In a new whitepaper, Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, says that emerging cost-effective precision strike solutions that can be safely recovered and reused offer a strong alternative to more commonly deployed ‘One-Way Attack’ or First Person View (FPV) drones. Continue reading
Heven Announces Acquisition of Zepher Flight Labs
Manufacturer of hydrogen-powered drones, Heven, has announced its acquisition of Zepher Flight Labs (ZFL). This acquisition represents a step forward in Heven’s strategy to enhance its technological portfolio and expand its ability to deliver mission-critical capabilities to customers across the globe. Continue reading
US Air Force Issues RFI for EW C-UAS
The United States Air Force (USAF) Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) branch has issued a new Request for Information (RFI) to gather data about current and emerging technologies in electronic warfare (EW) to combat sUAS threats (groups 1-3). Continue reading
AtkinsRéalis Appointed as UK’s First Approved Drone Assessor
– AtkinsRéalis, a global engineering services and nuclear company, has been appointed by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) as its first approved assessor of commercial drones, putting the company at the forefront of safely enabling the expansion of drone services throughout the UK. Continue reading
Near Earth Autonomy to Provide Miniaturized Autonomous Flight Systems to US Marine Corps Tactical Resupply Program
In support of the U.S. Navy (NAVAIR PMA-263), SURVICE Engineering (SURVICE) awarded Near Earth Autonomy a $790,000 contract to deliver and support miniaturized autonomy systems under their prime contract for the U.S. Marine Corps Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (TRUAS) program. Continue reading
Patria Aims for the Top Spot in Drone Systems
The war started by Russia in Ukraine has brought drones to the forefront of warfare. Instead of individual flying devices, the best performance is achieved when unmanned aerial vehicles are integrated into reconnaissance, surveillance, and command systems. Continue reading
UK Blocks Video Game Controller Exports to Russia
Great Britain has announced that it was banning the export to Russia of video game controllers which can be used to pilot drones, part of its latest package of trade measures following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading