Australia’s high end tech research engine NICTA will take a pivotal role in an US$18 million US Defence project which will develop software to protect the systems in UAS from cyber attack. Continue reading
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Contracts $237M for 14 UAS and Related Equipment
US Customs and Border Protection last month received its latest unmanned aircraft, but it’s a new sole-source contract that could approach a half-billion dollars that offers the latest insight into the agency’s vision for its controversial UAS programme. Continue reading
Elbit Systems Targets India for UAS sales
India’s growing market for unmanned aircraft systems has attracted the attention of Israeli manufacturer Elbit Systems, which has announced its intention to offer its products for several emerging tenders. Continue reading
China Aerospace Science & Industry Corp Expects to Double Sales in 2013
China Aerospace Science & Industry Corp., the nation’s biggest maker of non-military unmanned aircraft, expects to double sales next year as sovereignty disputes spur government orders. Continue reading
China Makes Foreign UAS Sales at Zuhai Airshow
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Several types of Unmanned Aircraft Systems were on public display at Airshow China 2012 last week with some foreign sales being reported. Continue reading
China’s UAS Aimed at Buyers in Developing Countries
Although China’s UAS technology may be several years behind top manufacturers in the United States and Israel, the country’s unmanned aircraft manufacturers are hoping their mid-range prices and middling technology will lure potential customers from developing countries looking for deals. Continue reading
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Believe it or not someone has actually attached a quadrotor to a Lego motorcycle kit…and it works ! Continue reading
Battlespace Flight Services Gets $950M US Air Force RPAS Support Contract
Battlespace Flight Services LLC, Arlington, Va., is being awarded a $950 million indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for organizational level maintenance support of remotely piloted aircraft. Continue reading