The US has sent two more armed Predators to the Libya conflict in response to requests from commanders seeking more intelligence-gathering capabilities.
Category Archives: Military UAS
Lockheed Martin Introduces Ruggedized Stalker Extreme Endurance
Lockheed Martin has developed a ruggedized version of its Stalker Unmanned Air System (UAS), called the Stalker eXtreme Endurance (XE) UAS.
Griffon Aerospace Introduces the Extended Range Outlaw
Griffon Aerospace unveils a new version of the Outlaw – the Extended Range (ER) incorporates a new fuselage providing addition payload and fuel volume.
Raytheon Completes Lab Testing Gravity-Dropped Bomb Specifically Designed for Employment from UAS
Raytheon Company completed laboratory integration and testing of its Small Tactical Munition Phase II configuration, setting the stage for flight tests later this year. The new configuration is smaller, more affordable and fits in common launch tube.
ScanEagle in Action Over Libya
Insitu Inc. announced that its ScanEagle has been assisting U.S. and NATO Forces in their mission to protect civilians and reduce the flow of arms to Libya.
RAFAEL Develops UAS Mission Enhancement Package
Reccelite Pod on Aeronautics Dominator MALE
Focusing on a range of systems complementing unmanned aircraft systems, RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems is introducing a range of hardware and software systems, supporting UAS missions.
US Air Force Approves First RQ-4 Block 30 Operational Orbit
The US Air Force has accepted that four Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Block 30 unmanned aircraft are now ready to maintain one orbit of continuous surveillance over a 30-day period.
Lockheed Martin Gets $47 Million to Demonstrate K-Max
The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $47 million contract to develop, demonstrate and deliver autonomous technologies for unmanned air systems in support of in-theater unmanned cargo resupply missions. Under the contract, Lockheed Martin and Kaman Aerospace will demonstrate intelligent autonomous technologies for unmanned aerial systems using the K-MAX helicopter platform. Continue reading