BAE Systems has been awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to develop an attritable air vehicle system for the Skyborg programme.
Category Archives: Military UAS
US Navy Tests Drone Delivery to Ballistic-Missile Submarine
The U.S. Navy delivered supplies to a nuclear submarine for the first time using a drone. A quadcopter-type drone delivered a small payload to the U.S. Navy’s Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730). Continue reading
Boeing’s Loyal Wingman Completes First Taxi
The Boeing Loyal Wingman aircraft being developed with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) recently moved under its own power for the first time, a key milestone for the aircraft that’s expected to make its first flight this year. Continue reading
GA-ASI Selects Two Belgian Supppliers
GA-ASI is pleased to announce the selection of two Belgian companies – Hexagon’s Geospatial division and ScioTeq – from its “Blue Magic Belgium” (BMB) industry solicitation event that took place the week of 21 September. Continue reading
GA-ASI Starts SeaGuardian Validation Flights in Japan
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. kicked off a series of validation flights on Oct. 15 for Japan Coast Guard (JCG) in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. GA-ASI is working with Asia Air Survey (AAS) in Japan to conduct the flights. Continue reading
China Tests Swarm of Truck-Launched ‘Suicide Drones’
China has developed a new low-cost “suicide drone” that is despatched in a swarm to attack a target, according to mainland media reports. Continue reading
India’s Secretive Stealth Drone Project Uncovered
The DRDO’s “Ghatak”, or what was previously known as “AURA”, is probably the most secretive aircraft project of the Indian government, which is aimed to develop an unmanned stealth deep penetration strike bomber for the Indian Armed Forces (expectedly the IAF). Continue reading
Bayraktar Akinci Completes Asymmetric Thrust Tests
The Bayraktar AKINCI TİHA’s flight tests continue. High and Medium Altitude Asymmetric Propulsion Test has also been successfully completed, according to official statements. Continue reading