The Bundeswehr has called for approval for armed combat drones for military use. But the controversial technology has been blocked in the German parliament. Continue reading
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Russia’s Korsar Undergoes Operational Evaluation
© Nikolai Novichkov/TASS
The Korsar reconnaissance and strike drone developed by the Rybinsk-based Luch Design Bureau (part of Vega Company of Ruselectronics Group within the state tech corporation Rostec) is undergoing operational evaluation, Rostec Chief Sergei Chemezov announced.
Four Additional Schiebel Camcopter S-100 VTOL UAVs for French Navy
Naval Group, on behalf of the French Navy, has accepted for operational use two further CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Aerial Systems with a total of four Unmanned Air Vehicles. Continue reading
Nordic Unmanned Demonstrates Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Drone
Nordic Unmanned AS has carried out a successful test flight with a hydrogen fuel cell powered Staaker BG-200. This drone is a robust and versatile platform that is adapted to Nordic conditions Continue reading
BT Led Consortium to Deliver UK Drone Corridor
BT has announced the formation of a new consortium to deliver a series of industry use cases across the UK’s first commercial drone corridor. Continue reading
UK Royal Mail Delivers to Remote Island Lighthouse by Drone
UK Royal Mail has joined forces with a consortium of established UK drone companies – including DronePrep and Skyports – and addressing technology what3words, to become the first UK parcel carrier to transport a parcel for recipients via an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Continue reading
Pierce Aerospace Integrates Remote ID with FAAD C2 in US Army UAS Experiments
Northrop Grumman FAAD C2
Pierce Aerospace announced that it successfully integrated Flight Portal ID, an ASTM F3411-19 compliant Remote ID / Combat ID technology suite, into multiple Command and Control systems for Counter UAS (C-UAS) operations, including initial integration steps with the U.S. Army’s Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD C2) during the US Army’s Defense in Depth Experiment (DiDEX), held in downtown New Orleans, LA in November. Continue reading
Boeing Delivers First Upgraded Compact Lasers to DoD Customer
A graphic representation of a container-mounted CLWS units in action – Photo : Boeing
Boeing has upgraded and delivered the first batch of previously deployed Compact Laser Weapon System (CLWS) units to a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) customer – increasing their maximum beam power and reliability. Boeing expects to complete upgrades on the remaining units and deliver them in the first quarter of 2021. Continue reading