Pakistan’s Defence Minister Naveed Qamar’s statement that Pakistan intends to build its own UAS system, which is presently in its initial stage, will certainly raise eyebrows in a few world capitals. Continue reading
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US Army Issues RFI for Counter-UAS Technology
The US Army Fires Center of Excellence’s Capabilities Development Integration Directorate(CDID)TRADOC Capability Manager ADA Brigade Systems (ADA Bde),Fort Sill are requesting information from Defence Industry regarding a capability to provide Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System(C-UAS)capabilities to current and projected Army formations. Continue reading
Predator/Gray Eagle-Series Achieves 2 Million Flight Hours
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. announced that its Predator/Gray Eagle-series aircraft family has reached a historic industry milestone: two million flight hours. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman to Provide 44 Additional STARLite Radar Systems for US Army MQ-1C Gray Eagle
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been selected to supply an additional 44 STARLite wide area surveillance radars for the U.S. Army’s MQ-1C Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft system. Continue reading
BAE Systems to Test UAS in Indiana
Indiana’s National Center for Complex Operation announced that it is pairing up with its first customer, BAE Systems. The company says it intends to use Indiana airspace to test the unmanned aircraft it produces. It will also use the state’s academic resources to create safety plans for its equipment. Continue reading
Aurora Flight Sciences Appoints Mark Cherry as President and COO
Aurora Flight Sciences announced today that Mark C. Cherry will become President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective October 1, 2012. Mark succeeds John S. Langford, the company’s founder, who will continue as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Continue reading
US Air Force Says Modifying Cancelled Global Hawk Block 30 for Export Too Costly
The U.S. Air Force said on Monday it was too costly to modify for export a fleet of 18 unmanned Northrop Grumman Corp Global Hawk surveillance planes that the Pentagon wants to retire under a plan that U.S. lawmakers have criticised. Continue reading
Vanguard Teams with ISR for Military VTOL UAS Services
Vanguard Defense Industries, Inc. has teamed with US based ISR Group, Inc. to provide Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) services for U.S. and NATO Forces, as well as other government agencies, operating Vanguard’s Shadowhawk VTUAS. Continue reading