General Dynamics Mediaware has delivered two video capture and exploitation D-VEX systems to the Australian Army, enhancing the distribution of mission-critical, actionable intelligence among Australian troops and coalition forces. Continue reading
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Crowd-Funded UAS Campaign to Save White Rhinos in Kenya
At the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya, there are 4 Northern White rhinos. Those 4 rhinos constitute 57% of the total North White rhino population – there are only 7 in the world. And those rhinos are under constant threat due to strong demand for rhino horns – which in parts of the world are thought to (but don’t) have healing powers. Continue reading
Rheinmetall Successfully Tests 50KW High-Energy Laser Weapon
Rheinmetall has successfully tested its new 50KW high-energy weapon technology demonstrator. Conducted at the end of November, the test encompassed the entire operational sequence from target detection and tracking to target engagement. Continue reading
AEROmetrex Obtains Australian Operators Certificate
Australian aerial photogrammetry and aerial orthophotograph operator, AEROmetrex, has announced that it is now a fully Certified Australian UAV Operator. Continue reading
DEL Imaging Systems Sells High-Speed Imaging Systems to US Navy
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DEL Imaging Systems, LLC, a supplier of High Speed Digital Cameras and Imaging Instrumentation, has announced the sale of high speed imaging solutions to the U.S. Navy for testing on the Navy’s most advanced tactical aircraft and as well as weapons testing. Continue reading
RAF Creates NewClass of RPAS Pilots
Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton, the Chief of the Air Staff, has announced that the RAF is creating a new class of pilots within its Flying Branch for personnel who control unmanned aircraft systems. Continue reading
UK House of Commons Introduction to UAS
The UK Parliament’s House of Commons Library has just published a report which provides an introduction to the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) by the UK Armed Forces. Continue reading
Aerosonde Provides ISR Support to US Marines in Afghanistan
Marines in Afghanistan witnessed AAI Corp.’s Aerosonde first flight on December 2. under NAVAIR’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) services contract. Continue reading