For over five years, the American infantry’s favorite UAS has been the tiny (2.2 kg/4.4 pound) Raven micro-UAS. But over the last few years, the slightly larger (3.2 kg/7 pound) Desert Hawk 3 (DH3) has been gaining in popularity. Continue reading
Category Archives: Military UAS
French Senate Finance Amendment Derails Heron TP Programme
The French Senate Foreign Affairs, Armed Forces and Defence Committee has decided to cancel a large part of the financial provision for the next MALE UAS programme and allocate the saving towards the development of the Franco-British joint venture MALE programme for 2020. Continue reading
US Deploys Switchblade in Iraq and Afghanistan
US Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan are beginning initial deployment of the Switchblade unmanned aircraft system. Continue reading
First Çaldıran Ready to Deploy in Turkey
The first Çaldıran, produced by the Turkish Kale Kalıp-Baykar joint venture, has already completed production and the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) will start to deploy it next week. Continue reading
US Predators Complete Test Flights from Turkey
US-deployed Predators at İncirlik Air Base in southern Turkey completed their first test flights on Tuesday. Continue reading
US Air Force Wants Gunfire Detection System for UAS
The US Air Force has asked industry to develop a new heat and motion sensor capable of detecting enemy gunfire from 25,000 feet over the battlefield — and then swiftly directing a bomb or missile onto the shooter. Continue reading
Iran’s Unmanned Aircraft on Parade
This video of an Iranian Armed Forces Military Parade, featuring several unmanned aircraft and a Mobile Ground Control Station, just appeared on the Internet. Continue reading
