Rheinmetall has successfully tested the technology demonstrator version of a laser weapon built on behalf of the German Bundeswehr. Continue reading
Category Archives: Applications & Testing & Experience
NY Air Guard Tests MQ-9 Remote Landing and Takeoff Capability
The New York Air National Guard’s 174th Attack Wing highlighted its ability to fly the MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft into any airport, anywhere on Thursday, May 5 when it landed an aircraft at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, New York. Continue reading
Pentagon Tests High-Power Microwave Systems Against Drones
The Joint C-sUAS Office (JCO) hosted two C-sUAS demonstrations at Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) last year with the Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) to give industry the opportunity to show their latest technology. Continue reading
AeroVironment Successfully Demonstrates Multi-Domain Unmanned Systems, Computer Vision and Sensor Fusion Software
AeroVironment, Inc. has announced the successful maritime demonstration of Interoperability to Interchangeability (I2I) operations by the U.S. Navy and Royal Navy using AeroVironment’s Puma 3 AE small unmanned aircraft systems. Continue reading
Verizon Robotics Tests Robotics Proofs of Concept at Pendleton Range
Verizon Robotics is advancing its testing and proof-of-concept capabilities at Pendleton Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Range, a leading FAA-designated test range that offers diverse testing environments for drones and ground robotics. Continue reading
Aerosonde Takes 1st Flight From US Navy Destroyer
Textron Systems Corporation has announced the successful first flight and maritime integration of the Aerosonde Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) on a U.S. Navy Guided Missile Destroyer (DDG). Continue reading
Lockheed Martin Stalker VXE UAS Completes a World Record 39-Hour Flight
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works demonstrated the expanded endurance capabilities of a specially configured Lockheed Martin Stalker VXE unmanned aerial system (UAS) through a world record endurance flight on Feb. 18, 2022, at the Santa Margarita Ranch in California. Continue reading
Second Successful Flight for DARPA Hypersonic Air-Breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC)
DARPA and its U.S. Air Force partner recently completed a free flight test of the Lockheed Martin version of the Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept (HAWC). Continue reading