SkyGuardian Global Support Solutions (SGSS), a sustainment program introduced by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in 2021, announces a new partnership with Ramco Systems. Continue reading
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Togo Acquires Bayraktar TB2 UCAV
Togo, officially the Togolese Republic (Republique Togolaise) is now the latest user to acquire Bayraktar TB2 medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) from Turkey. Continue reading
Quadcopter Lands on Rooftops Pitched at 60 Degrees
Scientists working to expand the potential landing zones for drones have demonstrated a novel approach, enabling the aircraft to safely touch down on steep inclines. The technology builds on the team’s previous work involving walls and lakes, and could enable drones to land on one of the more common surfaces in the urban environment. Continue reading
Taiwan to Purchase Four SeaGuardian MQ-9B UAVs
Taiwan has officially signed a procurement contract with the U.S. to purchase four MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for NT$16.88 billion (US$ 555 million). Continue reading
Vought SB2U Vindicator – America’s First Monoplane Dive Bomber
The SB2U Vindicator arrived at a time of evolving technology and tactics for US Naval aircraft. Torpedoes were still considered a highly lethal weapon against large ships, but the concept of dive bombing was readily being explored, and indeed was deemed to be more effective than torpedo bombing in many situations. Continue reading
Liteye Systems Announces Man-Portable Multi-Domain Explore (MDX) Platform
Liteye Systems, Inc. a world leader in Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS), launches its newest product within the Liteye SHIELD Defense & C-UAS Solutions product line today, the Multi-Domain Explorer (MDX). Continue reading
2022 New York State Public Safety UAS Summit
On August 16 and 17, NUAIR and the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) held their fourth annual New York State Public Safety UAS Summit, a two-day uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS or drone) summit designed specifically for New York State public safety officials. Continue reading
Russians Spied on Ukrainian Soldiers Training in Germany
German security forces have ‘indications’ that Russian secret services used small commercial drones to spy on Ukrainian soldiers who are in Germany to receive training on Western weapons, Spiegel magazine reports. Continue reading