China’s Wing Loon II was part of the static display at the Paris Airshow 2017, demonstrating clearly that China is open for business and looking to export. Continue reading
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UMS SKELDAR and Sentient sign MOU to Provide ViDAR for SKELDAR V-200
UMS SKELDAR has used the Paris Airshow (19-25 June 2017) to announce an agreement with Sentient Vision Systems to provide the ViDAR (Visual identification Detection and Ranging) system for its unmanned systems. Continue reading
Leonardo Unveils Lightest Radar for Unmanned Aircraft
At this year’s Paris Air Show, Leonardo has unveiled its new Gabbiano TS Ultra-Light (UL) surveillance radar, the result of the company’s efforts to package all the technology and modes of its successful range of Gabbiano radars into a highly-affordable product weighing less than 24kg. Continue reading
Elbit Systems Introduces SkyStriker Tactical Loitering Munition
At the 2017 Paris Air Show in Le Bourget Elbit Systems launched SkyStriker – a remotely operated electro-optical, precise guided Loitering Munition(LM) designed to seek, locate and engage various targets for the tactical level corps. The new platform is based on Elbit Systems’ vast experience providing precise long-range tactical solutions. Continue reading
Thales Tests Anti-UAV Solutions
Thales has recently tested its counter-UAS solution and successfully used its jammer to neutralise small unmanned vehicles, the company confirmed during the Paris Air Show. Continue reading
Leonardo Introduces M-40 Target Drone
Leonardo introduces its new aerial target drone to the market at the 2017 Paris Air Show. Based on the company’s experience with its successful ‘Mirach 100/5’ target drone which has earned a place as the standard threat simulator of international Armed Forces including France, Italy and the UK, the new ‘Mirach 40’ (M-40) is designed to provide medium-to-high performance at a price comparable with competitors’ entry-level drones.
Textron’s NightWarden at the Paris Airshow
Textron Systems Unmanned Systems has announced the introduction of the Nightwarden Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS) at the 2017 Paris Air Show.
Neva Aerospace Launches Ducted Fan Personal Aircraft at Paris Airshow
European consortium Neva Aerospace is sharing its Neva AirQuadOne commercial concept for personal manned aircraft with visitors to the Paris Air Show (19- 25 June). Continue reading