The US Army plans additional Gray Eagle units, one for each of 10 active-duty divisions, and several more for special operations units, aerial exploitation units and the National Training Center. Continue reading
Category Archives: Military UAS
US Army Gray Eagle Company Deploys to Afghanistan
A company of 1st Infantry Division Soldiers responsible for operating and maintaining one of the Army’s newest unmanned aircraft systems, departed Fort Riley, Jan. 29, destined for Afghanistan. Continue reading
AAI Fixing Aerosonde Engine Problems
AAI‘s Aerosonde unmanned aircraft is suffering engine problems that have caused the loss of several aircraft involved with the US Navy’s intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance services contract. Continue reading
US Army Plans to Deploy UAS for Expeditionary Missions
The US Army’s development and integration of unmanned aircraft into its units has taken place mostly at entrenched bases in Afghanistan and Iraq, but new strategic guidance calls for lighter, more agile forces. Continue reading
UAS Replace Manned Platforms on Maritime Missions
Maritime surveillance requirements are demanding specific capabilities and performance, such as mission endurance and flight profiles. Until recently such missions were performed exclusively by aircraft – some dedicated to the maritime surveillance mission, while others used off-the-shelf transport planes modified for the job. Continue reading
UK Deploys Black Hornet Nano UAS in Afghanistan
British troops are using a nano UAS just 10 cm long and weighing 16 grams on the front line in Afghanistan to provide vital information on the ground. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Highlights Triton and LEMV at Aero India
Northrop Grumman Corporation will highlight its industry-leading range of capabilities in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) including airborne early warning and control systems for maritime reconnaissance and unmanned aircraft, at the Aero India 2013 exhibition and air show. Continue reading
Germany Plans to Deploy Armed UAS
A document obtained by SPIEGEL ONLINE indicates that the German government is preparing to procure armed UAS for foreign combat. Continue reading