Russia will go ahead with setting up a Defence Research Agency analogous to America’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, after President Vladimir Putin signed into law a bill on the new body on Tuesday. Continue reading
Sagetech, Arcturus Demonstrate Joint Manned, Unmanned Aircraft Operations Using COTS NextGen ADS-B Tracking
Sagetech Corporation and Arcturus UAV will demonstrate the use of the “NextGen” Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system to facilitate joint operations between unmanned and manned aircraft, by providing operators and pilots in-flight tracking of all participating aircraft. The event will be staged from McMillan Airfield in Camp Roberts, California, on October 24, 2012. Continue reading
Simlat to Provide High Fidelity UAS Training System to Unspecified Customer
Simlat Ltd. has been selected to provide a high fidelity UAS training system for UAS pilots and payload operators to an undisclosed large scale synthetic environment lab. Continue reading
CIA Wants 10 More UAS
The CIA has urged the White House to boost the agency’s armed UAS fleet to fight new North Africa al-Qaida threats, U.S. officials told The Washington Post. Continue reading
DARPA to Shift Away from Applied Battlefield Technology
As the U.S. commitment in Afghanistan winds down, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency should focus less on responding to immediate conflicts and more on tackling obstacles the United States could face years or decades in the future, the agency’s director said on Friday. Continue reading
Lucas Oil Air Show at San Francisco Fleet Week – Video
The Lucas Oil Air Show demonstrates aerobatics during San Fransisco Fleet Week’s air show in San Francisco, October 6th.
Nepal Deploys UAS to Fight Rhino Poachers
Rhino poaching is big business in Nepal, with hundreds killed every year for their valuable horns. Continue reading
Iran to Unveil New UAS with 2,000km Range
Iran will unveil new military achievements, including a UAS with 2,000 kilometer range, the Fars News Agency quoted managing director of the Iranian Aviation Industries Organization, Manouchehr Manteqi, as saying.