Drones that can be launched from military transport and fighter aircraft are the subject of a new project of the US Defence Advanced Projects Agency (DARPA). Continue reading
Category Archives: Military UAS
WB Electronics and Thales Unveil UAS for Polish Gryf Programme
WB Electronics and Thales unveiled at Poland’s MSPO exhibition, their exclusive tactical unmanned aircraft system for the Polish Gryf requirement. The WB Electronics/Thales solution offers a capability that fully meets the Gryf requirements for an armed unmanned aircraft system, and delivers the capability through full Polish industrial collaboration. Continue reading
Texas Air National Guard Deploys Two MQ-1 Predators to Europe
Two MQ-1 Predator remotely piloted aircraft (RPAs) and approximately 70 Airmen from the 147th Reconnaissance Wing of the Texas Air National Guard based at Ellington Field, Houston, Texas, deployed to Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia over the weekend.
Insitu Gets $9M US Navy Blackjack Services Contract
Insitu Inc., Bingen, Washington, is being awarded $8,810,938 for firm-fixed-price delivery order 0042 against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-12-G-0008) for interim contractor services in support of the RQ-21 Blackjack program.
US Defense Dept wants Cargo Drones for the Pacific
Promoting the development of cargo drones will be the focus of next year’s operational energy capability improvement fund, according to a Defense Department official.
Indian Army RFI for 600 Mini-UAV Systems
An Indian Army requirement for approximately 600 sets of mini-UAVs is attracting interest from various manufacturers, who must partner with Indian companies to comply with the government’s “Make in India” industrial strategy. The Directorate General of Infantry has issued a request for information (RFI) that will be followed by a request for proposals by late 2016.
nEUROn Completes Operational Tests in Italy
The flight test campaign in Italy of the Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle nEUROn has been successfully concluded with the achievement of all established goals, thus allowing an important step forward for the programme. Continue reading
Is Russia Developing an F-35-Hunting UAV?
Russia could be working on a low-observable, F-35-hunting unmanned air vehicle that uses deeply-integrated electronic warfare systems to stay hidden from radars. The tip-off comes from electronic systems producer KRET, which has a curious UAV model on display at the MAKS air show in Moscow. Continue reading