BAE Systems and QinetiQ have signed a framework agreement which will see both parties collaborate in the area of autonomous uncrewed air systems (UAS) and mission management systems. Continue reading
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Neal and Linden S. Blue Receive Alison Award from AFA External Inbox
During a special event at the 2023 Air, Space & Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Maryland on September 11, the Air Force Association (AFA) presented General Atomics’ Chairman and CEO Neal Blue and Linden S. Blue with the John R. Alison Award. Continue reading
British Army Showcases Jet-Propelled Drone with Laser-Guided Missiles
A drone that fires laser-guided missiles will be the centrepiece of a major international Defence exhibition in London from 12 to 15 September.
FAA Extends Remote ID Enforcement Date Six Months
Drone pilots who are unable to comply with the broadcast requirement of the Remote ID Rule will now have until March 16, 2024, to equip their aircraft. After that date, operators could face fines and suspension or revocation of pilot certificates. Continue reading
Elbit Systems FAST: Find-And-Strike – Combining UAS and Loitering Munition
Elbit Systems has unveiled its latest development in the world of unmanned aerial systems: The Find-and-Strike (FAST) Capsule, combining the Skylark III and SkyStriker Loitering Munition (LM). Continue reading
Teledyne FLIR Defense Demonstrates Autonomously Launched Drones
Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, is showcasing a new technology concept at this week’s DSEI Conference in London that will allow crews to autonomously launch small drones operated from inside a military vehicle; perform reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition (RSTA); and then recover the aircraft without ever having to leave the safety of the vehicle. Continue reading
Su-34 Fighter-Bomber Covered with Tyres
Just days after satellite images showed Russian bombers covered in rows of car tyres, a photo has emerged online of a Su-34 fighter-bomber getting the same treatment. Continue reading
Airobotics Gets FAA’s Airworthiness Certification for Drone-in-a-Box for Emergency Response and Data Capturing
Airobotics Inc. was granted an Airworthiness Type Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Optimus-1EX. Continue reading