This film documents the official test flight of the Wright Brothers’ military airplane at Fort Myer, Virginia, on July 27, 1909. Continue reading
Remote US Base at Core of Secret Operations
Around the clock, about 16 times a day, unmanned aircraft take off or land at a US military base at Djibouti City, Djibouti, the combat hub for the Obama administration’s counterterrorism wars in the Horn of Africa and the Middle East. Continue reading
Mapping India’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems
The only option for India is to fast-track the procurement of UCAVs, both from outside sources as well as from indigenous research. Continue reading
Lockheed Martin Joint Air-to-Ground Missile Completes High-Speed Captive Flight Tests
Lockheed Martin successfully tested its Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) dual-mode seeker in high-speed captive flight tests, demonstrating its ability to track ground targets while flying at tactical speeds. Continue reading
Raytheon Demonstrates Hi-Def CSP HD Turret
Raytheon has successfully demonstrated the enhanced capabilities of its new CSP HD turret, a high definition electro-optical and infrared version of its Common Sensor Payload (CSP). Continue reading
Bundeswehr First to Operate ADS-B Transponder on UAS in Theatre
EMT has announced the 50th flight sortie of its LUNA TUAS (Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System), with a EASA certified, ADS-B (Automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast) transponder in Afghanistan. Continue reading
FLYING ROBOTS SA and NEFTEGAZAEROKOSMOS Sign Partnership Agreement at UVS-TECH 2012 Exhibition in Moscow
During the UVS-TECH 2012 Exhibition in Moscow, Swiss Company FLYING ROBOTS SA and Russian Company NEFTEGAZAEROKOSMOS signed a Partnership Agreement in order to adapt the newly launched Soft Wing Aerial Navigator (FR SWAN X1) to the requirements of the Russian Oil and Gas industry. Continue reading
IAI Heron UAS Flies Across the Andes
Israel Aerospace Industries’ Heron has marked a new achievement last month when crossing the Andes during an operational flight demonstration held in a South American country. Continue reading