Flight Global just released this presentation of the Elbit Systems Hermes 900 at the recent Singapore Air Show. Continue reading
Category Archives: Military UAS
Syria Uses Iranian UAS to Monitor Rebellion
This amateur video recorded few days ago shows an unmanned aircraft flying over Kafr Batna, a small suburb of Damascus, Syria. Continue reading
IAI’s $1.6 Billion Contract with Azerbaijan Includes UAS
Israeli defence officials on February 26 confirmed a deal to sell Azerbaijan UAS, anti-aircraft, and missile defence systems for some $1.6 billion. Continue reading
US Air Force Focusses ISR Activities
The U.S. Air Force still has impressive plans for the future, including tying space and cyber operations more tightly into its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operation. Continue reading
Iran Prepares Against Low-Level and Stealth Aerial Attacks
Iran’s Air Defence Force assessed the preparedness and performance of its air defense artillery and mid-range missile systems against low-altitude aerial threats during the military drills along the country’s coastal waters in the Persian Gulf. Continue reading
Iran Puts 1:1 Model of RQ-170 On Display at Victory Rally
A model of the US RQ-170 captured on December 4, 2011, was displayed at Tehran during the pro-government rallies marking the 33rd anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution on February 11th.
Royal Canadian Air Force Denies Planning Armed UAS Procurement
Canada’s Associate Defence Minister Julian Fantino last week dismissed as “speculation” reports the government is planning to purchase armed unmanned aircraft as the F-35 programme continues to encounter delays and cost overruns. Continue reading
UK and France Agree on Joint MALE and UCAV Projects
Medium Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Aircraft System – Potential Tasks*
Britain and France agreed on military cooperation last Friday to include a joint combat UAS programme, aircraft carrier, and combined monitoring of nuclear weapons arsenals — all of which could cut defence costs on both sides of the Channel.