In 1969, Lockheed was tasked by the US air force to design a plane that was so big that it could carry 3000 troops, launch 22 parasite air to air jet fighters and fly for 41 days straight without landing. Continue reading
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GA-ASI and GKN Aerospace Expand Strategic Relationship
MQ 9B SkyGuardian
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and GKN Aerospace have signed a contract for GKN Aerospace to manufacture the advanced composite V-tails for GA-ASI’s new MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) from their Cowes facility in the United Kingdom. Continue reading
Northwest UAV and US Naval Research Laboratory Test a Hydrogen Powered UAV Propulsion System
Through a cooperative agreement, Northwest UAV (NWUAV) and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) have successfully completed a hydrogen fuel cell prototype designed specifically for the high power-to-weight ratio and harsh operational requirements of unmanned systems. Continue reading
US Navy Tests Autonomous Aerial Supply Drone from Supercarrier
The US Naval Air Force Atlantic conducted a test of a logistics Unmanned Air System prototype over Naval Station Norfolk on Feb. 21, 2021. The long-range cargo transport, dubbed Blue Water UAS, is designed to operate with Naval Forces that typically operate in heavy winds over open water and require aircraft to land on pitching vessels at sea. Continue reading
Georgia Develops Surveillance and Strike UAS
Tbilisi-based aviation plant TbilAviaMsheni (TAM) is developing Georgia’s first surveillance and strike unmanned aircraft system – the”T-31″ drone project for various military missions. Continue reading
Flint Hills Solutions and UAV Navigation Announce a Strategic Partnership
Flint Hills Solutions and UAV Navigation have announced a Strategic Partnership to work together in North America to integrate their joint technologies onto the FH-900 series fully autonomous Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Helicopter. Continue reading
Liteye Systems Launches SHIELD – Next Generation of Counter UAS Defense
Liteye Systems, Inc., a US leader in Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems, announces Liteye SHIELD, the next level in Multi-Mission, Multi-Domain systems and a true advancement in Counter UAS Defense. Continue reading
Royal Marines Test Drones for Future Commando Force
The UK Royal Marines have tested “game-changer” drone technology as they develop Future Commando Force capabilities on the Cyprus shores. Continue reading