The US Army confirmed to Danger Room that it’s killed the last of its lighter-than-air ships. Continue reading
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UAS in Northern Ireland to Catch Farm Subsidy Cheats
UAS are being used in Northern Ireland to monitor larch trees but could also be used in future to snoop on fraudulent farmers claiming too much in EU farm payments. Continue reading
Yabhon United 40 at IDEX 2013
The Yabhon United 40 – Block 5 with its futuristic aero-dynamics, was a major show attraction at Idex 2013. Continue reading
General Atomics Gets $200M Predator XP Contract from UAE
The UAE’s armed forces have agreed to buy an undisclosed number of Predator UAS, from privately-owned U.S. firm General Atomics in a deal worth $200M (722 million dirhams). Continue reading
Secret Russian UAS Design Revealed then Deleted
A model of a previously unseen Russian unmanned aircraft potentially capable of performing strike missions has been inadvertently revealed, with the regional republic of Tatarstan’s government having posted images of the design online following a ministerial visit. Continue reading
US Government Accountability Office UAS Report Published
Continued Coordination, Operational Data, and Performance Standards Needed to Guide Research and Development. Continue reading
Boeing Teams with Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments for UAS in Middle East
Boeing and Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments Company (ADASI), a Tawazun subsidiary, signed a teaming agreement on Monday for the two companies to address the growing Middle East market for unmanned systems. Continue reading
France Considers Reaper After Mali Experience
France is deepening its interest in acquiring the Reaper from the U.S., a move that would stir political sensitivities over purchasing a weapons-firing UAS, while Paris readies to cut its defence budget, government and industry sources said. Continue reading