General Atomics – Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, has been awarded a $399,979,895 firm-fixed-price contract for MQ-9 Reaper production. Continue reading
Drones: Is the Sky the Limit? Exhibition Now Open at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City
Drones: Is the Sky the Limit?, the first major museum exhibition on pilotless aircraft, often called unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), will open at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City on Wednesday, May 10. The large-scale exhibition, which will be located in a 6,000-square-foot custom-designed pavilion on the Museum’s Pier 86, will explore the history of drone technology, from its modern origins in World War I and its military development to its current applications in solving complex humanitarian and commercial challenges. The exhibition will be open through December 3, 2017. Continue reading
Toronto Engineering Students Team Gets the Goose Egg
Left to right: U of T Engineering students Oliver Wu, Andrew Ilersich, Erik Chau, Winston Liu, Kevin Dong, Kevin Xu, Rikky Duivenvoorden and Spencer Zhao. This team took first place at the Unmanned Systems Canada UAS Student Competition. (Courtesy: UTAT)
A University of Toronto Engineering student team earned first place at the Unmanned Systems Canada Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Student Competition, held April 28 to 30 in Alma, Quebec.
Maritime Heron Replaces Israel’s Manned Sea Scan Fleet
Israel is acquiring the naval version of Heron 1 (Shoval), equipped with a maritime radar and electro-optical payload to replace its manned Sea Scan maritime patrol aircraft. Continue reading
US Navy Fire Scout Gets Improved Submarine Hunting Technology
The US Navy’s helicopter-like Fire Scout will soon operate an advanced sensor giving it increased ability to detect and destroy enemy mines and submarines from a Littoral Combat Ship, service officials said. Continue reading
Textron Successfully Tests Fury Against Moving Targets
Textron Systems Weapon & Sensor Systems announced the successful testing of the Fury lightweight precision guided glide munition against moving targets at Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona. This test marks a significant milestone, as it marks the completion of the Fury weapon’s development. Continue reading
Aselsan Unveils Anti-UAV Systems at IDEF 2017
Aselsan has developed two counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) systems and showcased them at the 2017 International Defence Industry Fair in Istanbul. Continue reading
Hydra Fusion Processes Real-Time 3D Terrain Maps
Lockheed Martin’s Hydra Fusion Tools software now enables UAS to form three dimensional terrain maps as they fly, providing real-time tactical information and mapping data for conflict or otherwise inaccessible areas. Continue reading