Russia has developed super-high-frequency gun capable of deactivating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and the warheads of precision weapons at an impact range of ten kilometers which ensures 360 degrees of perimeter defence.
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General Atomics Awarded for Outstanding Aerospace Management and Contribution to the Community
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), has announced that it recently was honoured by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) with local awards for outstanding aerospace management and contribution to the community. The San Diego Section is dedicated to promoting awareness, activism, and access throughout the aerospace community. Continue reading
Drone Racing Popular in Phoenix
Drones are a contentious issue, but for some it’s a new hobby and the newest form of racing competition. “This is reality, this is not virtual reality,” said John Caldwell with Valley-based Drone Wars LLC, which is working to create an organized sport out of drone racing. Continue reading
EU to use Drones against Migrant Smugglers
The European Union will use submarines, warships, drones and helicopters in an operation to gather intelligence on gangs who smuggle thousands of asylum-seekers to Europe from Libya, officials said on Monday.
Media Giants Join CNN in Virginia Tech UAS Tests
CNN already announced its intent to make UAS part of news coverage. It’s not the only media outlet looking to leverage UAS, though, as a group of 15 other companies are partnering with Virginia Tech to conduct trials of their own. Continue reading
Australian Defence Force Starts Training with AeroVironment’s RQ-12 Wasp AE
AeroVironment, Inc. has announced that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) this month received and began training exercises with the company’s RQ-12 Wasp AE small unmanned aircraft system.
First Order for LH Optionally Piloted Aircraft
LH Aviation is showing off the proof-of-concept vehicle of its LHD optionally piloted aircraft at Le Bourget, having recently commenced flight trials. Although the Villaroche-based company has not released any details, the LHD already has its first order and a pre-series batch is under construction. LH Aviation (Static B4) has also signed a memorandum of understanding with OISAerospace covering potential licensed production in India.
Sagem and DCI Offer Manned/Unmanned Surveillance
French companies Sagem and Défense Conseil International (DCI) have agreed to team to offer manned and unmanned surveillance aircraft to domestic and international markets.