Northrop Grumman Corporation and the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) of the United Arab Emirates have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate and explore ways to enhance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in areas that build local capacity across various sectors in the UAE. Continue reading
Florida – Orange County Sheriff’s Office Takes Delivery of 2 Draganflyers
In Florida, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office has just revealed two new Draganflyer UAS that were purchased to be used only in “unique circumstances,” such as when a hostage has been taken, dangerous chemicals spilled, a terrorist is on the loose or when someone is missing in remote woods, Sheriff Jerry Demings told the Orlando Sentinel. Continue reading
Raytheon MTS-B Multi-Spectral Targeting System on JLENS Aerostat Tracks Moving Targets
A recent demonstration proved that operators can observe surface moving targets — including a terrorist role-player planting an improvised explosive device — in real time using a Raytheon Company MTS-B Multi-Spectral Targeting System mounted on the JLENS. Continue reading
Battlespace Flight Services Gets $14M US Air Force Predator Service Contract
Battlespace Flight Services L.L.C., Arlington, Va., is being awarded a $13,740,356 contract modification for MQ-1 O-level operation and maintenance services. Continue reading
DARPA & Rockwell Collins Embed GPS in sUAS
Engineers at Rockwell Collins and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) are embedding GPS navigation capability onto radios and even small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Continue reading
When Weapons Release Goes Wrong…
This video shows a series of catastrophic incidents caused by a bomb release or tank jettison gone wrong. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman and Pranalytica Develop Infrared Countermeasure Laser
Northrop Grumman Corporation has announced a new variant of the current All Semiconductor Airborne Laser Threat Terminator (ASALTT) product line that will house a high brightness and high power Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) module. Continue reading
ING Robotic Aviation and Sagetech Corporation Demonstrate Sense-and-Avoid in Canada
ING Robotic Aviation and Sagetech Corporation teamed to make Canadian aviation history back in November, as a manned aircraft and unmanned aircraft system (UAS) flew in shared airspace. Continue reading