The U.S. Air Force’s MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft accumulated 2 million flight hours Oct. 22, not only marking a significant milestone, but also demonstrating the evolution of the programme. Continue reading
Category Archives: Military UAS
Iran’s New Suicide UAS held Together with Tape
Iran TV has recently showed video of a modified Mohajer suicide UAS. Closer inspection reveals that it appears to be held together with plastic packing tape, particularly in the nose area. Continue reading
Iran Presents ScanEagle Clone to Russian Military
In an attempt to prove its ability to reverse-engineer captured American UAS, Iran has presented a functional copycat model of the US ScanEagle to a Russian military delegation visiting Tehran. Continue reading
Gray Eagle Completes 20,000 Automated Takeoffs And Landings
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. announced that its Gray Eagle Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) has reached a record 20,000 successful automatic launch and recoveries with the Automatic Takeoff and Landing System (ATLS). This milestone was achieved on September 25 and comes just 15 months after reaching 10,000 events in June 2012.
Japan Government OK to Shoot Down Intruding UAS
Japan plans to shoot down foreign UAS that intrude into Japanese airspace if warnings for them to leave are ignored, a source close to the government said. Continue reading
AeroVironment Introduces Block Upgrade to Puma AE with 75 Percent Increase in Flight Duration
Photo: Courtesy AeroVironment, Inc.
At the Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting in Washington on Monday, AeroVironment, Inc. introduced a series of enhancements to the battle-proven RQ-20A Puma AE small unmanned aircraft system that include new features and capabilities.
Indian Army Issues RFP for 49 Mini UAS for China & Pakistan Border Control
The Indian Army’s Northern Command has issued a global tender for procuring latest miniature unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for gathering intelligence and carry out reconnaissance of areas along Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan and Sino-India border.
US Navy’s Unmanned Combat Air System Programme Gets New Leader
The Department of the Navy’s Unmanned Combat Air System Program Office welcomed a new leader during a change of command ceremony at Patuxent River on Oct. 17 where Navy Capt. Beau Duarte replaced Capt. Jaime Engdahl as PMA-268’s programme manager.More than 300 guests attended the ceremony at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md.’s Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 hangar. Continue reading