Russia’s defence ministry has signed a deal worth over Rb100 million ($3 million) with Kazan-based Eniks for delivery of 34 short-range surveillance unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Continue reading
Category Archives: Military UAS
United Nations UAS Deployment Debuts in Congo
UN forces in Democratic Republic of Congo launched unmanned aircraft on Monday to monitor the volatile border with Rwanda and Uganda, the first time UN peacekeepers have deployed unmanned surveillance aircraft. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Begins On-Time Production of First NATO Global Hawk
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Moss Point, Miss., Unmanned Systems Center started production of the first NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) Block 40 Global Hawk aircraft, enhanced to meet NATO operational requirements. Continue reading
US Navy Buys One Insitu RQ-21A Blackjack UAS in Preparation for Ramping-up Production
The US Naval Air Systems Command at Patuxent River is buying one new tactical unmanned aircraft system (UAS), intended as an organic and dedicated multi-intelligence UAS for U.S. Marine Corps and Navy tactical commanders, in preparation for ramping-up production of the front-line tactical unmanned aircraft. Continue reading
Hizbullah Fleet of 200 Iran UAS Monitoring Syrian Border
The Iranian-sponsored Hizbullah is said to operate a fleet of 200 unmanned aircraft systems. Lebanese sources said the Shi’ite force was operating UAS throughout Lebanon. Continue reading
Former Israel Air Chief Foresees Dogfighting UAS
Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) have already superseded patrol and reconnaissance aircraft and are rendering gunships obsolete. But until they engage enemies in the air, it’s premature to speak about the end of manned platforms, according to a former Israel Air Force commander. Continue reading
General Atomics and US Air Force Partner on UAS Maintenance
The Air Force Sustainment Center and General Atomics have reached an enterprise-level, public-private partnership agreement which allows the two organizations to partner in the maintenance of unmanned aircraft systems, including the Predator/Reaper and the Army’s version of the aircraft, the Gray Eagle.
US Navy Seeks sUAS with 8 Hour Endurance
The US Navy and Marine Corps are tapping industry for an all-environment small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) that weighs less than 13.6kg (30lb) but can fly for 8 hours carrying both day and night video cameras. Continue reading