As of 1 December 2011, Abdoulaye N’Diaye has replaced Gilbert Amato as the Secretary General at EUROCAE. Continue reading
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Israeli Heron Spotted Over Military Headquarters in Southern Turkey
An Israeli unmanned aircraft flying over Turkey was nearly intercepted by Turkish aerial defense forces, an Istanbul-based media outlet reported on Tuesday. Continue reading
Philippines Use UAS to Hunt for Kidnapped Australian
The Philippine military is considering using US military UAS to search for kidnapped Australian adventurer Warren Rodwell, who is being held by the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group. Continue reading
America to Expand UAS Fleet by 35% in 10 Years
In the next decade, US defence spending on known medium- and large-size unmanned aircraft will be nearly $40 billion, increasing inventory by 35 percent. Continue reading
Paul Allen’s Stratolaunch Systems to Launch Space Craft into Low Orbit
Billionaire Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen has launched a new company Stratolaunch Systems, that will launch payloads into space from a monster aircraft. Continue reading
Reaper Pilots in Syracuse Get Counselling
Major Jeff Brown, a spokesman for the 174th Fighter Wing of the Air National Guard, said that in response to the new stress of around-the-clock Reaper missions, the unit has added a full-time chaplain and flight surgeon, as well as a civilian director of psychological health.
More About Sensefly’s Swinglet Flocking Abilities
Reuters ran this new report on the flocking abilities of the Swinglet MAV built by Swiss start-up Sensefly. Continue reading
US Navy Takes Delivery of First Northrop Grumman X-47B
Northrop Grumman’s X-47B unmanned combat air system has been delivered to the US Navy following a year of testing. Continue reading