Airbus Helicopters and Garuda Technologies Inc. have signed a contract for the delivery of up to 18 Flexrotor Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Continue reading
Category Archives: VTOL
Schiebel to Establish a UK Entity to Support Expanding Defence Opportunities
Schiebel announces its intention to establish a dedicated Schiebel UK legal entity, reflecting strong growth opportunities in the United Kingdom defence market and the company’s long-term commitment to supporting the UK Armed Forces and industrial partners. Continue reading
AVIC Displays V-BAT Knock-Off at Festival in China
China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has unveiled a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle called the Yunying-25V (“Cloud Shadow”), a tail-sitter drone with a ducted-fan design that closely resembles the V-BAT developed by Shield AI. Continue reading
Greek Navy Procures CAMCOPTER S-100 for New FDI Frigates
The Hellenic Navy has signed a contract to procure ship-based CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) to be deployed on the Hellenic Navy’s Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention (FDI) Belharra-class frigates, namely HS (Hellenic Ship) Kimon, Nearchos and Formion. Continue reading
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía and EAD Collaborate to Drive ZEUS VTOL Platform in Poland
AV Navigation-Grupo Oesía, a leading provider of flight control systems for unmanned aerial vehicles, has announced its collaboration with the multinational company based in Poland Ekolot Aerospace and Defense (EAD) to integrate its advanced flight control system into ZEUS, Ekolot EAD’s new fixed-wing VTOL platform. Continue reading
French Navy to Become First Operator of Airbus’ Aliaca VTOL UAS
The French Navy has become the first operator of Airbus’s Aliaca Vertical Take-Off and Landing unmanned aircraft system, a move that enhances its maritime surveillance and intelligence capabilities. Continue reading
British Army Futuristic Helicopter Drones Programme Advances
Seven industry partners have been invited to bring forward their designs for the futuristic drones, which will accompany British Army helicopters in future battles. Continue reading
EDGE to Supply 168 Advanced Unmanned Helicopters to UAE MoD
– EDGE, an advanced technology and defence group, has been awarded two landmark contracts to supply the advanced ANAVIA HT-100 and HT-750 unmanned helicopters to the UAE Ministry of Defence (MoD). The contracts hold major significance as one of the world’s largest orders to date for autonomous unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Continue reading