UAS VISION
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When aircraft such as delivery drones or air taxis want to take off from experimental status into professional, commercial use, even the most ambitious project must meet the strict requirements of national and international aviation standards. Indispensable here: components that enable the required certification as part of the overall system. Continue reading
In July, the Chief of Staff of the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), Lt. General Aviv Cochavi, paid a visit to Morocco. Two years ago, such a visit would have been unthinkable. But the signing of the US-brokered Abraham Accords in 2020, which normalised relations between Israel and Arab countries like the UAE, Bahrain and Morocco, has given a huge boost to Israeli defence industries. Continue reading
Romania plans to buy three unmanned aerial vehicle (UAVs) systems from Turkish defence firm Baykar along with logistics support for an estimated US$300 million before tax, the defence ministry announced. Continue reading
The French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) on September 1, 2022 has officially qualified the Aliaca fixed-wing drone systems for the French Navy and received three initial systems for use aboard the Navy’s patrol vessels and surveillance frigates. Continue reading
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
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
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
Steadicopter has announced its collaboration with UK-based Viking Drone Packaging – experts in the fields of packaging, UAS operations and the transport of dangerous goods – with the launch of a new capability for transporting critical equipment, including hazardous materials, by air. The multi-function payload container will be installed on the Black Eagle 50 E platform. Continue reading