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Textron, Bell and AAI Launch Collaboration in Manned/Unmanned Teaming
Textron Systems and Bell Helicopter, a subsidiary of Textron Inc., have opened the Textron Systems Integration and Collaboration Lab, as well as the Bell Helicopter/AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manned/Unmanned Operations (MUMO) Capability Development Lab. Continue reading
US Blocks Sale of WESCAM Equipment to Turkey
The US government has blocked the export of cameras and laser pointers for the Turkish Karayel UAS, developed by Vestel. Continue reading
Google Sets Up Robotics Unit with Seven Recent Acquisitions
Google has quietly acquired seven US and Japanese robotics firms in the past six months ahead of the launch of a new project that’s being led by Andy Rubin, the former head of Android who vacated that role in March.
Northrop Grumman Begins On-Time Production of First NATO Global Hawk
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Moss Point, Miss., Unmanned Systems Center started production of the first NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) Block 40 Global Hawk aircraft, enhanced to meet NATO operational requirements. Continue reading
UPS Also Researching Parcel Delivery by UAS
Amazon isn’t the only company researching how to harness the potential of small unmanned aircraft: The Verge has learned that the world’s largest parcel service, UPS, has been experimenting with its own version of flying parcel carriers. Continue reading
Waterstones Trumps Amazon with OWL Book Delivery Service
In response to Amazon’s founder and chief executive Jeff Bezos unveiling plans for Amazon Prime Air, which allows the online retailer to use unmanned aircraft systems to deliver small packages, Waterstones has announced a bird-brained idea of its own. Continue reading
US Navy Buys One Insitu RQ-21A Blackjack UAS in Preparation for Ramping-up Production
The US Naval Air Systems Command at Patuxent River is buying one new tactical unmanned aircraft system (UAS), intended as an organic and dedicated multi-intelligence UAS for U.S. Marine Corps and Navy tactical commanders, in preparation for ramping-up production of the front-line tactical unmanned aircraft. Continue reading