Gearing up to tackle possible chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) emergencies, premier Indian research organisation DRDO is developing an array of ground-based and unmanned aircraft systems to detect and map contamination zones in all geographical conditions. Continue reading
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BAE to Supply APKWS for MQ-8B Fire Scout in Afghanistan
What combat helicopters and unmanned aircraft in Afghanistan need in a hurry is an inexpensive, lightweight rocket that can be fired with enough accuracy to guide itself through a window-size target from outside the range of small-arms and light anti-aircraft fire. Continue reading
Sky Sapience Introduces Lightweight Autonomous Hovering Platform
The ‘HoverMast’ developed by the Israeli start-up company Sky Sapience is scheduled to go on an operational demonstration in the upcoming months, demonstrating the system’s capability to expand the surveillance coverage of unmanned ground vehicles. Continue reading
Icaros Processing Services Now Available to MAVinci Customers
Icaros Inc and Mavinci have established an agreement whereby the Icaros process service will be added to the portfolio of MAVinci’s post processing solutions. Continue reading
GA-ASI Successfully Tests Sense-and-Avoid Radar on Manned Aircraft
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has announced the successful demonstration of an early prototype of its Due Regard Radar on a manned aircraft. The Due Regard Radar is a company-funded system that supports GA-ASI’s overall radar-based airborne sense-and-avoid architecture for its Predator B UAS. Continue reading
AeroVironment Gets $4.2M Switchblade Contract from US Air Force
AeroVironment, Inc. announced yesterday that it recently received an order from the United States Air Force for Switchblade loitering munition systems and services.
AeroVironment Secures Global Distribution Rights for Sentient’s Target Detection Software for Small UAS
AeroVironment, Inc. and Australia-based Sentient have announced the signing of an exclusive global license agreement that allows AeroVironment to distribute Sentient’s automatic target detection software for full motion video for use with small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Continue reading
Raytheon Gets $80M Contract for 4 Dismount Detection Radar Systems
Raytheon was awarded a $76.6 million cost-plus-incentive-fee cost reimbursement contract to develop, design, build, test, integrate, certify and deliver four dismount detection radar systems (DDRS). Continue reading