Awesome onboard footage from the front gunner’s position in the RAF Memorial Lancaster that flew over the Derwent Dam in Derbyshire on May 16 marking the 70th Anniversary of the famous WWII Dambusters raid. Continue reading
US Navy Declares RQ-21 Integrator Ready for Low-Rate Production
The Insitu RQ-21 Integrator small tactical unmanned air system (STUAS) has been cleared to enter low rate initial production (LRIP) by the US Navy, one more step to entering service. Continue reading
X-47B Carrier Launch Aerial View
An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) taxies and launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). Continue reading
German Defence Minister Under Fire Over $1,500M Scrapped Euro Hawk Programme
Germany’s Defence Minister Thomas de Maiziere has come under fire over scrapping of the EuroHawk programme after investing around USD 835 million dollars to build a prototype of the unmanned reconnaissance aircraft.
Aeronautics Defense Systems Delivers Aerostar to Azerbaijan
Aeronautics Defense Systems, the Israeli unmanned air systems manufacturer, is delivering its Aerostar UAS to Azerbaijan and plans to transfer more production to its local company, Azad Systems, which was established in 2011 as a joint venture between the Defence Ministry of Azerbaijan and Aeronautics. Continue reading
Swiss UAS Production Takes Off
Switzerland’s flying robots used for 3D aerial mapping have been a global commercial success. But security and privacy concerns could curb the enthusiasm of a sector which is in full swing. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Proposes Cost Cuts, Sensor Change To Save Global Hawk
Northrop Grumman is focusing efforts to save the Global Hawk unmanned aircraft programme on reversing the U.S. Air Force’s intent to retire its young fleet of multi-sensor RQ-4B Block 30s in favour of keeping in service the aircraft they were intended to replace, the Lockheed U-2. Continue reading
X-47B Performs First Ever Carrier Touch-and-Go
The Navy’s X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstrator (UCAS-D) has begun touch-and-go landing operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) May 17. Continue reading