Tuscon, Arizona-based Brock Technologies has been testing a new line of small, tube-launched unmanned air system (UAS) that can provide 360 degree situational awareness with a distributed camera system. Recent tests in January 2015 have demonstrated its ability to be launched from a gas and electric UAS as a marsupial.
Category Archives: Military UAS
UAS and India to Discuss Local Production of Raven
The US and India are discussing possible opportunities for collaborative production programs, Reuters reported. Two of the programmes under discussion are the local assembly of RQ-11B mini UAVs and integration and manufacturing of mission packages designed for C-130J tactical transport planes, to be used for emergency response.
Russia’s Unmanned NextGen Fighter Based on MIG Skat Stealth UCAV Prototype
Russian designers are proceeding with development of an unmanned “sixth-generation” fighter jet, former Air Force chief Pyotr Deinekin said Monday.
Germany to Revive Euro Hawk
The German military intends to revive its controversial Euro Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle programme after it was cancelled in 2013 due to spiralling costs and airworthiness issues.
Airbus Defence to Create UAV Centre in Poland
Domingo Urena–Raso, Executive Vice President of Military Aircraft for Airbus Defence and Space, told a conference that Airbus is planning to create a centre in Poland for designing and assembling Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for both military and civilian uses.
Single Predator B RPA Amasses 20,000 Flight Hours
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) has announced that a Predator B/MQ-9 Reaper RPA has reached a record 20,000 flight hours on a single aircraft, signifying the highest flight time of any Predator B. The milestone was achieved while performing a 17-hour combat mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan on December 23. Continue reading
US Air Force Considers Bonus Pay for RPAS Pilots
The US Air Force is considering bonus pay to address a major shortage of RPAS pilots, according to officials at Air Combat Command.
General Atomics Gets $43M USAF Reaper Retrofit Contract
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has been awarded a $43,291,564 firm-fixed-price contract for MQ-9 Reaper field retrofit. Contractor will provide retrofit kits for the MQ-9 Reaper Block 1 configuration aircraft with field retrofit capabilities.