Boeing and Antonov Company on July 22nd signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities to collaborate on defense-related projects. Continue reading
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Second RAF Protector Now Operating in Waddington
The United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force (RAF) now has two Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) operating at RAF Waddington. The second Protector has started its ground trial at RAF Station Waddington with first flight expected in August. Continue reading
AlarisPro Selected by Skyports Drone Services for UAS Fleet Management
Advanced Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) fleet operations platform AlarisPro has welcomed Skyports Drone Services (Skyports) to its expanding user base. Continue reading
Raytheon’s High-Energy Laser Weapon System Fired from UK Military Vehicle for First Time
Raytheon UK, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) have successfully tested Raytheon‘s High-Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) integrated onto a British Army combat vehicle, the first test of its kind in the UK. Continue reading
French Security Forces Intercept Six Drones a Day Near Olympics Sites
The ban on drones flying in the airspace around Paris is being strictly enforced during the 2024 Summer Olympics, with security personnel armed with drone-disabling equipment policing Paris skies. French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said an average of six drones a day are being intercepted. Continue reading
GA-ASI to Host First Blue Magic Event in the Netherlands
Following the success of Blue Magic events held in Belgium, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has scheduled its first Blue Magic event in the Netherlands on November 19, 2024. The Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) event will be held in Eindhoven, a city known as a global technology hub. Continue reading
First Ever UK Flights of Transwing UAS
Following the recent announcement of a strategic partnership between Overwatch Group and PteroDynamics, the companies have this week completed the first ever UK flights with the pioneering Transwing UAS. Continue reading
GE Aerospace and Kratos Partner on Small Affordable Engines
GE Aerospace and Kratos Turbine Technologies, a division of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., signed a Memorandum of Understanding to partner on the development and production of small affordable engines that could potentially power unmanned aerial systems (UAS), collaborative combat aircraft, and similar applications. Continue reading