The United States has agreed “in principle” to deploy Predators on Turkish soil, the Turkish prime minister said last Friday. Continue reading
Category Archives: Military UAS
Northrop Grumman Gets $17M Contract to Weaponize Fire Scout
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation is being awarded a $17,098,027 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the Rapid Deployment Capability Weaponization Program in support of the Vertical Takeoff and Landing Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle MQ-8B Fire Scout System. Continue reading
Azerbaijani Armed Forces to Receive 60 New UAS by End of 2011
Aerostar - Photo: Aeronautics Defense Systems
The Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan will take delivery of 60 license-built tactical unmanned aircraft by the end of 2011.
US Military Struggles to Find Helium for Aerostats in Afghanistan
The US military is sending so many surveillance aerostats to Afghanistan that industry is scrambling to supply helium and “cannot keep up with the increased demand” for the containers that hold the gas. Continue reading
Grand Forks Air Force Base Takes Delivery of More Global Hawks
Grand Forks Air Force Base is taking control of more Global Hawk unmanned aircraft, according to manufacturer Northrop Grumman. Continue reading
SAAB Gets Avionics Order for Talarion
Saab has signed a frame agreement and received a first order from EADS company Cassidian to supply safety-critical avionics equipment for the new advanced UAS system Talarion.
Aurora Plans Retractable Landing Gear on Orion
Aurora Flight Sciences has revealed plans for future modifications of its 120 hour-endurance Orion. Continue reading
Armenian Domestic UAS On Parade
Armenia built unmanned aircraft featured in the military parade marking 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence, that took place in Republic Square in the capital Yerevan. Continue reading