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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and SIG SAUER have completed a firing test of FIRE STORM 250, an innovative tactical unmanned system (UAS) equipped with a SIG SAUER MICROLIGHT Remote Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS) mounted with a M250 machine gun. Continue reading
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) could fly deep into the heart of a raging wildfire, avoiding sudden flare-ups and dodging falling tree branches to gather critical information for rescuers. But in this dangerous situation, the UAV could easily be damaged or destroyed by falling debris. Continue reading
The Department of War announced that it has reached a framework agreement with BAE Systems to ramp up production of the combat-proven Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS). The multi-year agreement outlines the procurement of up to 25,000 APKWS guidance sections annually for up to seven years, pending congressional authorization and appropriations. Continue reading
Israeli defence tech start-up Skapion plans to conduct the first live-fire test of its autonomous counter-drone system within the next several weeks, marking a key milestone for a company that is seeking to stop mass drone attacks. Continue reading
The U.S. Navy has given Boeing a contract worth up to $80 million to keep developing and improving the MQ-25A Stingray, the unmanned tanker designed to refuel fighter jets from aircraft carrier decks. Continue reading
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division successfully proved an unmanned system can navigate missions and land aboard Navy ships without GPS or pilot control during recent testing. Continue reading
Redwire Corporation, a global supplier of space and defence technology solutions, that announced it will deliver Redwire’s Stalker Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in support of the National Guard Bureau’s evolving mission requirements and UAS modernization priorities. The value of the purchase orders was approximately $13.8 million. Continue reading
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has completed flight testing of the SNC Electronic Support Measures (ESM) system on the MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range (ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). Continue reading