Proton Elıc RB-128
Turkish-made drones that are used primarily in search and rescue or mine detection operations are ready to enter Greek Armed Forces’ inventory with a signed preliminary agreement. Continue reading
Greek Army Buys Turkish Drones
Category Archives: Military UAS
Schiebel Pacific and Raytheon Australia Team for Army Tender
Schiebel Pacific and Raytheon Australia have teamed up for the LAND129 Phase 3 Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (TUAS) project for the Australian Army. The tender response was submitted last week. Continue reading
Alesta – New VTOL Drone from Turkey
Alesta, an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) developed by Turkey’s Nurol BAE Systems Air Systems Inc. (BNA), will soon be ready to join the Turkish security forces’ inventory as it goes through the first flight tests, the company’s general manager said. Continue reading
US Relaxes Rules on UAS Exports
President Donald J. Trump is taking action to improve the standards for exporting Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). While the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) is critical in slowing proliferation and promoting peace and security, it is in dire need of modernization as it applies to UAS. Continue reading
Four Companies Win Spots on $400M Air Force Skyborg UAV Prototyping IDIQ
Concept art from the Air Force Research Lab shows how the F-35 could be linked to a series of drones through the “loyal wingman” program
The Boeing Co., General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems Inc. and Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. have each been awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts with a shared ceiling of $400,000,000 for all subsequent competitively selected delivery orders in support of the Skyborg Vanguard Program. Continue reading
First Flight for Modified German Heron TP
In preparation for its delivery to the German Armed Forces, the German Heron TP UAV has completed its first flight in the skies of the State of Israel. The UAV was modified according to the needs and requirements of the German Ministry of Defense. Continue reading
Boeing’s MQ-25 Tanker Drone with Refuelling Pod
Here is a first look at Boeing’s MQ-25 carrier-based tanker drone test article, also known as T1, carrying a Cobham buddy refuelling store under its wing. Continue reading
Armenia Displays $150M Worth Azeri Drones Shot Down in Border Clashes
Armenia’s Defense Ministry displayed Israeli-made military drones of Azerbaijan shot down by its anti-aircraft units in last week’s heavy fighting on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. Continue reading