In the wake of the fatal downing of an airliner over occupied Ukraine on 17 July, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe has issued an urgent solicitation to acquire an unmanned air vehicle capability to monitor the area.
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Black Box Issue Hinders Reaper Sales to Germany
Diplomatic tensions between Germany and the U.S. stoked by allegations of spying are spilling over into German government plans to upgrade the military’s UAS, said lawmakers who sit on parliament’s Defence Committee.
France & UK to Sign MoU on UCAS Study
Britain and France plan to sign a memorandum of understanding for the study of a combat UAS bringing their Air Forces closer to an advanced fighter programme worth billions, defence ministry spokespersons of the two countries said. Continue reading
US Blacklists Hezbollah Agents Buying UAS Components
The United States moved to blacklist a group of companies it said covertly helped Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah militia acquire components for surveillance UAS.
Amazon Applies to FAA for Permission to Start Test Flights
Amazon wants to start flying its UAS, moving from what some called a PR stunt, to a true delivery business. But to do that, they need to conduct test flights. The company has now formally requested an exemption from Federal Aviation Administration rules that largely prohibit the use of UASfor commercial purposes.
Russian UAS with Air-Cushion Landing
Russia’s United Instrument-Making Corporation, a Rostec subsidiary, presented the unique and innovative Chirok UAS at the Innoprom international technology exhibition, the press service of the state corporation reported.
AeroVironment Swings to Profit
Boosted by an increase in sales, Monrovia-based drone maker AeroVironment Inc. exceeded analyst estimates and reported $8.1 million in fiscal fourth-quarter profit, a turnaround from the same period a year earlier. Continue reading
Amazon Prime Air Seeks PR Person
We’re looking for a communications leader for Amazon Prime Air, a new delivery system that will get packages into customers’ hands in 30 minutes or less using unmanned aerial vehicles. In this role, you will develop and execute on the communications program for an innovation coming out of our next generation R&D lab. This is a high-visibility position where you’ll work directly with Amazon senior executives and be an integral part of Amazon’s Strategic Communications team.