Northrop Grumman Corp. Aerospace Systems sector in San Diego is using the company’s Bat unmanned aircraft in the U.S. Air Force Sand Dragon B programme to defeat improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and other roadside bombs.
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Boeing Pauses Phantom Ray Tests After Two Flights
Boeing has ended the scheduled flight test programme for the self-funded Phantom Ray unmanned combat air systems (UCAS) demonstrator after two sorties, although it had originally planned 10.
Black Dart and Blue Knight
The U.S. military is heavily reliant on unmanned aircraft systems to serve as its eyes and weapons on the battlefield. But other nations have also been active in acquiring their own platforms, which raises the possibility that future warfighters may have to face a UAS-equipped opponent.
Fire Scout to Be Armed
America’s only combat casualty in Libya had no way of defending itself, when it was taken out by a heavy anti-aircraft weapon. But that’s about to change. The U.S. Navy’s Fire Scout unmanned helicopter is poised to start test-firing rockets. By the end of next year, it should be fully weaponized.
Aerovel Flexrotor VTOL Small Unmanned Aircraft
Second Northrop Grumman X-47B UCAS Engine-On Tests Scheduled
The second Northrop Grumman X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System demonstrator (UCAS) is scheduled to hold its first engine-on tests on August 21, followed shortly by taxi tests and a first flight.
Boeing Demonstrates ‘Swarm’ Reconnaissance with Unmanned Aircraft
Boeing has announced the successful autonomous communications and operation of dissimilar unmanned aircraft in flight tests over the rugged terrain of eastern Oregon.
Raytheon Completes Lab Testing Gravity-Dropped Bomb Specifically Designed for Employment from UAS
Raytheon Company completed laboratory integration and testing of its Small Tactical Munition Phase II configuration, setting the stage for flight tests later this year. The new configuration is smaller, more affordable and fits in common launch tube.