The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has developed a patented system and method of transitioning an aircraft between helicopter and fixed wing flight modes. Continue reading
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Northrop Grumman Systems Gets $71M US Air Force Contract
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. is being awarded a $71,202,469 contract modification for Global Hawk block load/sustaining engineering and production acceptance infrastructure. Continue reading
Spain’s Atlante UAS First Flight
Spain’s Atlante tactical unmanned aircraft system completed a successful first flight on 28 February, following a development activity involving EADS defence unit Cassidian Spain and numerous local companies and equipment suppliers.
Dancing Lights in the Night Sky
Some thought the dancing lights in the night sky were UFOs. They are actually radio-controlled kites, the brainchild of Mr Michael Lim. Continue reading
Lockheed Martin UAS at the 2013 Avalon Airshow
Analytic Systems to Supply Power Products for AAI Shadow Tactical UAS Ground Control Stations
Analytic Systems has announced its largest order ever for a power system for AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems which are in service with customers including the U.S. Army and Marine Corps. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman’s Global Hawk Programme Gets U.S. Air Force Sustainment Excellence Award
The U.S. Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft programme was recently awarded the 2012 Dr. James G. Roche Sustainment Excellence Award for demonstrating the most improved performance in aircraft maintenance and logistics readiness. Continue reading
Z Microsystems Intelligent Displays Chosen for US Navy STUAS Programme
Z Microsystems announced that it has been selected by the Naval Surface Warfare Center to supply its Intelligent Display Series for use in the Small Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (STUAS RQ-21A) programme onboard amphibious ships (LHD, LHA and LPD classes). Continue reading