The United States has offered to supply to Ukraine three RQ-11B Raven unmanned aircraft systems in a potential deal worth more than $3 million, a diplomatic source said last week.
Category Archives: Military UAS
Perceptor Gimbal Provides Enhanced Imaging for sUAS
Lockheed Martin’s partner Altavian Inc. has been awarded a $4 million contract to provide gimbaled sensor payloads for the Army’s RQ-20 Puma small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Continue reading
US Navy Issues RFI for Triton Sense and Avoid Radar
The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (Navair) is seeking information from industry on radar and antenna solutions that could provide the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft with a “sense and avoid” (SAA) capability it needs to fly in unrestricted airspace with other aircraft. Continue reading
Poland Wants Armed Drones Amid Ukraine Crisis
NATO member Poland said Tuesday it will acquire combat drones as part of a multi-billion-euro revamp of its armed forces amid heightened tensions with Russia over its role in the Ukraine crisis. Continue reading
Australia to use Heron as Training Bridge to MQ-4C Triton
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will continue operating two Israel Aerospace Industries’ Heron unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) until the service receives MQ-4C Tritons from the U.S. The RAAF will use the medium-altitude, long-endurance Herons for training as well as for efforts to integrate unmanned aircraft into Australian airspace, the Department of Defense said.
US Air Force Wants Better Global Hawk Protection Against Cyber Attacks
U.S. Air Force unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) experts are asking Northrop Grumman Corp. to upgrade the abilities of the Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to resist computer hackers’ attempts to commandeer the unmanned aircraft while in flight.
Australia Needs a National Drone Strategy
Australia needs a national strategy that links development of its unmanned aerial systems industry to the requirements of the Defence Department, drone operators have told the government. Continue reading
Elop’s New Miniature Laser Designator for UAS
Elbit Systems’ Elop subsidiary has unveiled what it claims is the smallest laser designator that can be carried by a mini-unmanned air vehicle. Continue reading