Thales’ new modular Watchkeeper X system reflects a growing need for high-end military-standard Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) capability to wider markets.
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New Shareholder for CybAero
Swedish unmanned helicopter company CybAero has gained a new shareholder. Subversive Capital, a US fund, has acquired the remainder of California-based AeroVironment’s CybAero holding.
US Navy Wants Cosworth Engine on RQ-21A
Insitu Inc., Bingen, Washington, is being awarded $6,874,313 for cost-fixed-price delivery order 0052 against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-12-G-0008) for technical studies, conceptual design modifications and engineering development, including associated preliminary test assets necessary to integrate the Cosworth AG engine onto the RQ-21A unmanned aircraft system. Continue reading
Indian Government Approves $400M Armed Heron TP Contract
The Indian government has quietly approved the purchase of 10 missile-armed UAS from Israel — a crucial acquisition that will enhance India’s cross-border military strike capability. The $400-million proposal for buying armed Heron TP UAS from Israel was cleared last week.
Airogistic Launches Portable Drone Cage
Airogistic LLC, a pioneer for developing UAV infrastructure products and services, has announced the product rollout of the DroneDome. The DroneDome is an outdoor netted shelter that allows for the use and testing of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) in a controlled and personnel safe environment.
Swiss Parliament Approves Hermes 900 Deal
The Swiss parliament on 7 September voted in favour of an armed forces plan to buy six Elbit Systems Hermes 900 unmanned air vehicles, in a deal valued at $256 million. Continue reading
Elbit Systems Gets $78 Million Contract in Europe
Elbit Systems Ltd. announced that it was awarded a contract from a European country to supply an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)-based cutting-edge intelligence solution. Valued at approximately $78 million, the contract will be performed over a two-year period by Elbit Systems’ ISTAR Division, established several months ago, as a result of combining Elbit Systems’ Electro-optics – Elop and UAS Divisions.
Denel Seeker 400 in Production
The annual report of South Africa’s Denel group states that its Seeker 400 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system has completed its flight test programme and has entered production for “our local customer”. Continue reading