Technology transferred from Israel is helping Russia to design its first strike unmanned air system, with the design expected to be flown for the first time in 2014 carrying sensors and armament. Continue reading
Category Archives: Military UAS
Aeronautics Defense Systems to Get $30M Orbiter 2 Contract from Finland
Finland’s Defence Ministry has selected Aeronautics Defense Systems‘ Orbiter 2 unmanned aircraft system for its operational needs. Continue reading
USAF Should Keep Global Hawk Block 30
Global Hawk Block 30
Why is the US Air Force seeking to scrap its Global Hawk Block 30 unmanned reconnaissance planes? A new white paper Global Hawk Block 30 and Defense Strategy suggests the move is out of step with the Asia-Pacific strategy.
Hezbollah Gets More Ababil UAS from Iran
Hezbollah has been allocating increased resources towards bolstering its UAS unit, Yedioth Ahronoth reported last week.
Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 First UAS Ever to Fly from an Italian Navy Ship
Schiebel‘s CAMCOPTER S-100 has become the first UAS to ever fly from an Italian Navy ship. Continue reading
Boeing Provides 1st Tactical Cross-domain Capabilities for Predator/Reaper
Boeing has completed the first delivery of its tactical cross-domain technology, eXMeritus HardwareWall, to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) for integration into the Ground Control Station (GCS) of the Predator/Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft. Continue reading
AeroVironment Gets $3.6M Raven Contract from US Marine Corps
AeroVironment, Inc. announced it received a firm fixed-price order valued at $3,653,519 on March 15, 2012 from the United States Marine Corps through an existing U.S. Army contract. Continue reading
White House Officials Open Up on UAS Strike Decision-Making Process
CNN posted this report which features the White House Counter-Terrorism Adviser, John Brennan. Continue reading