Studies are underway at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, or ARL, to create a ‘super engine’ that could allow military ground vehicles, stationary power generators, and small unmanned aircraft, for example, to operate with the same kind of fuel. Continue reading
Predators, Reapers Break Flying Record
The 29th Attack Squadron, 9th Attack Squadron, and the 6th Reconnaissance Squadron set a non-combat record October 2, by flying six MQ-9 Reapers and four MQ-1 Predators simultaneously during a training mission at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Continue reading
Composite Wing Developed for High-Altitude Perpetual Flight Unmanned Aircraft
Lehigh University (Lehigh, Pa., USA) reports that one of its engineers has developed a carbon fiber composite wing for use on an unmanned aircraft being designed for high-altitude perpetual flight.
Hezbollah UAS Took Pictures of Joint Israel-US Military Exercise
The unmanned aircraft, launched by Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon on Oct. 6, is now believed to have transmitted pictures of preparations for a joint Israel-US military exercise, ballistic missile sites, and possibly Israel’s top-secret nuclear reactor near Dimona.
Darpa’s New Director Wants to Keep the Skies Under US Control
The U.S. has total dominance of the skies above planet Earth, a defence budget five times as large as its nearest competitor, and a fleet of robotic aircraft and advanced manned planes. Continue reading
Boeing’s Unmanned Little Bird Landing on Ship
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This Boeing video shows its Unmanned Little Bird demonstrator making autonomous landings and take-offs on an oil-rig tender off Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Continue reading
US Air Force Seeks Rapid Solutions from Small Businesses for Aerial Refuelling of Unmanned Aircraft.
The US Air Force last week issued a broad agency announcement soliciting white papers for a program designed to draw quick, innovative solutions to various service needs — mostly from small businesses. Continue reading
Felix Baumgartner Breaks Hits Mach 1.24 (834 mph) in 24 Mile Free Fall Jump from the Edge of Space
Austrian Felix Baumgartner has broken the record for the highest ever skydive by jumping out of a balloon 128,000ft (24 miles, 39km) above New Mexico. Continue reading