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On January 30th, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) showcased an impressive suite of long range sensors on its Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) during flight operations at Yuma Proving Grounds. Continue reading
Kaman Air Vehicles, a division of Kaman Corporation announced that it has entered into a strategic distribution agreement with Trust International Group for the K-MAX medium-to-heavy lift helicopter. Continue reading
The governments of France and Germany have awarded Dassault Aviation, Airbus, together with their partners MTU Aero Engines, Safran, MBDA and Thales, the initial framework contract (Phase 1A), which launches the demonstrator phase for the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). Continue reading
Morocco’s military has taken delivery of three Harfang (Heron) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), a number of years after expressing interest in acquiring them from France. Continue reading
Buoyed by Australia’s recent selection of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian for its armed unmanned air system (UAS) needs, General Atomics is expanding its ambitions across the wider Asia-Pacific area, where it hopes to build on its regional success to provide surveillance and maritime patrol capabilities for both military and parapublic operators. Continue reading
AeroVironment, Inc. announced that it received a $8,584,734 firm-fixed-price U.S. Department of Defense Foreign Military Sales contract. The contract was awarded on December 17, 2019 to provide Puma 3 AE unmanned aircraft systems, training and support to an allied nation. Delivery is anticipated by June 2020. Continue reading
The Boeing Australia team recently completed major fuselage structural assembly for the first Loyal Wingman. The aircraft is one of three prototypes that will be developed as a part of the Loyal Wingman – Advanced Development Program in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Continue reading
The Dept of the US Navy successfully completed a tactical resupply unmanned aircraft system (UAS) fly-off competition Jan. 27-31 at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, to evaluate existing small UAS and their autonomous aerial delivery capability for the Marine Corps. Continue reading