The UK has announced the retirement of its Watchkeeper Mk 1 drones by March 2025 as part of a broader effort to modernise the Armed Forces and adapt to evolving threats. Continue reading
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Anduril Industries Gets $200M Contract to Develop C-UAS for Marine Air Defense Integrated System
– Anduril has been awarded a $200 million, five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. Marine Corps to develop and deliver a Counter Unmanned Aerial System (CUAS) Engagement System (CES) for the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS). Continue reading
Drones Blast Heavy Metal to Scare Away Grizzly Bears
As grizzly bears continue to repopulate Montana’s northern prairies, wildlife managers use variety of methods to push them away from ranches and other potential trouble spots, including shouting at the bears over drone speakers. Continue reading
AeroVironment to Acquire BlueHalo
– AeroVironment, Inc. and BlueHalo LLC have announced the execution of a definitive agreement under which AV will acquire BlueHalo in an all-stock transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $4.1 billion, creating a more diversified global leader in all-domain defense technologies. Continue reading
GA-ASI Completes Final Qualification Test for HFE 2.0 Engine
On Nov. 13, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., completed its final qualification test for its new 200-horsepower heavy fuel engine at its El Mirage, California, flight facility. The Heavy Fuel Engine (HFE) 2.0 is a highly reliable low-maintenance engine with a 40 percent increase in service life providing longer maintenance-free operational periods. Continue reading
Volz Servos to Supply Actuators for BETA Technologies Fly-By-Wire Aircraft System
– Volz Servos has signed a production agreement with BETA Technologies as an electromechanical actuator partner for the ALIA project. Continue reading
Airbus Launches SIRTAP Final Assembly Line
The Airbus SIRTAP RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) has achieved a new milestone, with the establishment of a final assembly line which is now moving towards the production of the first two prototypes. Continue reading
Russian-Made Gerbera Drones Utilize Chinese Engines, Western Parts
Russia is extensively using Gerbera drones against Ukraine, which are capable of carrying a warhead and conducting radio-electronic reconnaissance, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR). Continue reading