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
Category Archives: Military UAS
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
QinetiQ Performs UK’s First Airborne Manned/Unmanned Team Demonstration
QinetiQ recently demonstrated that a helicopter and drone can successfully operate as a team whilst airborne. The drone switches between independent and human-controlled reconnaissance according to Helicopter operator’s commands. Continue reading
GA-ASI Announces Team SkyGuardian Australia
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) has announced that the industry team, made up of Australian partner businesses assembled for the development and delivery of MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAS for Australia, will now be called “Team SkyGuardian Australia” (TSGA). This replaces the previous team name, “Team Reaper Australia.” Continue reading
Syrian Regime Troops Captured a Black Hornet
A picture has emerged online reportedly showing members of the Syrian Arab Army holding a FLIR Systems Black Hornet 3 drone that they captured in the northeastern corner of the country. Continue reading
Iran Rebuilds Downed US Navy Global Hawk
Information about the U.S. Navy’s RQ-4A Global Hawk shot down by Iran on June 20, 2019, continues to surface a year on. The carcass of the aircraft has been largely pieced together by Iran, in the manner of an air accident investigation. The way it was done, and the reasons, are likely to be very different, however. Continue reading
Royal Australian Navy Conducts S-100 Camcopter Trials
S-100 Camcopter being recovered on HMAS Ballarat’s flight deck
The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Anzac Class frigate, HMAS Ballarat, and a Schiebel S-100 Camcopter Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) have conducted flight trials. Continue reading