The first in a fleet of United Nations UAS will begin monitoring rebel activity on the borders of the Democratic Republic of Congo next month, according to a UN commander. Continue reading
Category Archives: Military UAS
Israeli Air Force Hermes 450 Crashes in Mediterranean
An Israeli Air Force (IAF) Hermes 450 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) crashed at sea off the coast of Ashkelon on Tuesday. The wreckage was picked up by the Israeli Navy shortly after the crash. The cause of the accident is unknown but early assessments point to engine failure. Continue reading
Chile Navy Evaluates Hermes 900
The Chilean Navy is evaluating a possible procurement of Elbit Systems’ Hermes 900 tactical unmanned aircraft system for maritime patrol tasks. Continue reading
US Army Hosts Open Day Prior to UAS Training Flights in German Civil Airspace
Rest assured, UAS operator Sgt. Carson Wilson says, he’s not here to spy. Next week, a Hunter MQ-5B will be soaring high in a newly established air corridor between the Army’s Grafenwöhr and Hohenfels training areas, marking the first time a US unmanned aircraft will fly beyond military training grounds. Continue reading
Thales Watchkeeper Gets Statement of Type Design Assurance from the UK Military Aviation Authority
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Thales UK has announced that its Watchkeeper Unmanned Air System (UAS) has received a Statement of Type Design Assurance (STDA) from the UK’s Military Aviation Authority (MAA). Continue reading
Rolls-Royce to Develop New Services Facility for Global Hawk Engines
Rolls-Royce will open a new engine depot services facility at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma to support the US Air Force Global Hawk fleet. The company has been awarded a $49 million contract to establish the new facility, which is expected to begin operations in 2015. Continue reading
US to Station Global Hawks in Japan
The U.S. military will deploy long-range Global Hawks from Japan next year, U.S. and Japanese officials announced, marking the first time the Pentagon has been able to secure basing rights for the advanced unmanned aircraft in Northeast Asia. Continue reading
US Government Accountability Office Reports Concerns on Navy’s Unmanned Aircraft Programme
The U.S. Navy’s aircraft carrier-based unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) programme has budget and schedule related risks associated with its acquisition strategy, according to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. Continue reading