Navy representatives recently participated in tests for the Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration (UCAS-D) that will drive recommendations for digital messaging implementation and unmanned aircraft integration into the carrier environment. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Starts Triton Production
Northrop Grumman’s Unmanned Systems Center in Moss Point will begin production on a third type of aircraft next week. Continue reading
General Atomics Gets $125M US Air Force Contract for 10 MQ-9 Reaper Aircraft
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has been awarded a $125.5 million government contract to provide the Air Force with 10 modified MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft, the US Defense Department announced on Monday. Continue reading
Elbit Close to Additional Sales of Hermes 900
Elbit Systems is negotiating the sale of its Hermes 900 unmanned aircraft system to an additional three countries, with one of these expected to receive its first equipment before the end of this year. Continue reading
US Navy to Issue RFP for New Unmanned Strike Aircraft Before Year End
The US Navy (USN) hopes to issue a draft request for proposal (RFP) for its nascent unmanned carrier-launched surveillance and strike (UCLASS) aircraft programme before the end of 2012. Continue reading
Europe Targets Maritime-UAS Market With Auto-VTOL
Europe’s long-standing interest in maritime unmanned aircraft continues to build, and its industry is hoping to catch up with and surpass US rivals by cracking the technological challenge of operating from warships in high seas. Continue reading
US Army Orders 68 More AAI RQ-7B Shadows
The US Army has ordered 68 additional AAI RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aircraft, marking the latest deal in a long and continuing stream for US military customers.
3D Robotics Gets $5M+ VC Funding
Last week saw the announcement that Chris Anderson is leaving Wired to lead 3D Robotics full time as CEO. Now Chris has announced that last week the company closed a $5+ million funding round with two premier firms, which will allow the company to accelerate the growth of 3DR and expand into new markets.