Israel’s state-owned Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and businessman Avihai Stolero have offered to buy unmanned aerial vehicle maker Aeronautics for 850 million shekels ($232 million). Continue reading
Saudi Arabia Starts Issuing Drone Permits
The General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) began receiving Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) drone permit applications via its website. Continue reading
Elbit Systems Sells SkyStriker to Azerbaijan
Elbit Systems has sold Azerbaijan its latest unmanned aerial vehicle which is capable of long-range precise tactical kamikaze strikes, The Jerusalem Post has learned. Continue reading
Houthi Drone Kills 6 at Yemen Military Parade
A drone attack on a Yemeni government base by the rebel Houthi movement has reportedly killed six soldiers. The drone exploded above a podium at al-Anad base, in the southern province of Lahj, where high-ranking officers and officials were watching a parade. Continue reading
Sky Power Launches Second Newly-Developed 2-Stroke Engine
Following the recently presented SP-110 FI TS, Sky Power GmbH starts 2019 with another new product and presents the second newly developed 2-stroke engine. The SP-210 FI TS is based on the same engine concept and optionally can also be offered without system carrier. Continue reading
More Extended Range Reapers Deploy to Anti-ISIS Fight
A key base in the fight against ISIS got more range as the Air Force brought in extended-range MQ-9 Reapers to replace older remotely piloted aircraft. The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing last month received two of the MQ-9 Block 1 Reapers with the extended-range package. Continue reading
Thailand to Purchase RTAF U-1 UAS for its Royal Navy
The Royal Thai Navy has announced its desire to purchase the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) U-1 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), produced by RV Connex Company Ltd (RV Connex). Continue reading
French DGA Acquires Second Campcopter S-100
As part of the new operational capabilities (NCO) market for PCBs (projection and command building), a second Camcopter S-100 aerial drone equipped with an AIS receiver * was delivered and received by the DGA at the end of November 2018, on the Naval Air Station Hyères (Var). Continue reading