A ScanEagle prepares for launch in Helmand, Afghanistan.
Boeing is close to sealing a deal to sell unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Vietnam, an official from the U.S. company revealed. Continue reading
Vietnam to Acquire ScanEagles
Category Archives: Business News
Australia Confirms Purchase of Second MQ-4C Triton
The Australian government has confirmed the acquisition of a second Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton high altitude long endurance maritime unmanned ISR air vehicle. Continue reading
Apex Unmanned and RelmaTech Team on UAS Remote ID and Tracking
Denver based UAS consulting company Apex Unmanned and UK technology company RelmaTech have agreed to collaborate on promoting the many benefits UAS Remote Identification and tracking technologies can offer. Continue reading
Textron, Martin Get $99.5M for US Army FTUAS Trials
The US Army has given Textron AAI and Martin UAV $99.5 million each to provide scout drones for testing as possible replacements for the current Shadow, the service announced. Continue reading
US Approves SkyGuardian Sales to Belgium
Belgium’s planned procurement of the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aircraft system (UAS) has taken a step forward after the US State Department announced on 26 March that it had approved the deal. Continue reading
Cyberhawk Buyout Backed by Magnesium Capital
Cyberhawk Innovations Limited, a provider of UAV inspection services and asset visualisation software, has been acquired by funds advised by Magnesium Capital LLP, a London-based private equity firm. Acuity’s Andy Lister advised Cyberhawk on the transaction. Continue reading
$43M Deal to Trial Heavylift UAS Freighters in Alaska
Sabrewing Aircraft Company, Inc. and the Aleut Community of St. Paul Island (ACSPI), the Unangan (Aleut) Tribe of Native Alaskans, located on St. Paul and St. George, Pribilof Islands, jointly announced that they have signed a history-making agreement for Sabrewing to provide a mix of up to ten aircraft – featuring both the 800-pound-payload “Rhaegal” and the 4400-pound-payload “Wyvern” aircraft. Continue reading
Insitu Gets $17M US Navy ScanEagle Support Contract
Insitu Inc., Bingen, Washington, is being awarded a $17,452,196 firm-fixed-price delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement. This order provides for technical services, training, site survey and activation teams, and program management to sustain and support ScanEagle unmanned aerial vehicle sites in Afghanistan. Continue reading