An ad hoc team of former programme managers is calling on the Pentagon to adapt the 18 Global Hawk Block 30 UAS, due to be mothballed under current budget plans, for boost-phase intercept (BPI) of ballistic missiles. Continue reading
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FAA Asks for Public Input on UAS Test Site Selection
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has asked for public input on the agency’s selection process for six unmanned aircraft system (UAS) test sites. Continue reading
DARPA Cheeetah Robot Runs Backwards* at 18 MPH
This video shows a demonstration of the “Cheetah” robot galloping at speeds of up to 18 miles per hour (mph), setting a new land speed record for legged robots. The previous record was 13.1 mph, set at MIT in 1989. Continue reading
Thales 2011 Annual Results – Revenues Stable, Return to Profit
The Board of Directors of Thales met on March 6 to close the financial statements for 2011. Continue reading
First US Combat Aviation Brigade to Train with its Own RQ-7 Shadow
Spc. David Thibault, F Troop, 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade conducts pre-flight operations at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, CA - Photo: Sgt. Tracy Weeden
Task Force Saber, 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, made their debut to the National Training Center with F Troop and the RQ-7 Shadow UAS.
Denel Dynamics Seeker 400 on Display at Defence and Security Asia 2012
The prototype of the new Denel Dynamics Seeker 400 is currently on display at the Denel Dynamics stand at Defence and Security Asia 2012, on March 5-8 in Bangkok, Thailand. Continue reading
NASA Dryden UAS Video Presentation
NASA Dryden has a heritage of developmental and operational experience with unmanned aircraft systems. Continue reading
Solar Electric Hybrid Airship
40% Scale Demonstrator
Global Near Space Services (GNSS) of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Bye Aerospace of Denver, Colo., jointly announced continued progress in the development of a unique solar-electric-powered airship named StarLight.