On the day after the merger talks between EADS and BAE Systems became public this week, the French and German governments signed a cooperation agreement on future medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAS. Continue reading
GA-ASI Successfully Tests Lynx Multi-mode Radar on CBP Predator B
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has announced that it has completed the successful integration and operational testing of its Lynx Multi-mode Radar, a next-generation capability that integrates Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI), and Dismount Moving Target Indicator (DMTI) radar. Continue reading
Amazing F/A Hornet Low Level Canyon Flight in California – Video
An F/A-18 Hornet flies at high speed through the canyons of Northern California “ridiculously close to the ground”. Continue reading
Sandstorm Demonstration at Former US Air Force Base
With a small crowd of legislators and civic leaders observing, a nonprofit group launched a small, unmanned aircraft at the former runway at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Great Falls, Montana early 0n Wednesday morning. Continue reading
WWF Tests UAS in Nepal to Fight Wildlife Crime
Nepal’s antipoaching efforts received a major boost this week as park rangers and army personnel learn how to operate unmanned aircraft in two national parks in a training programme organized by WWF. Continue reading
BAE and EADS £30BN Merger Creates World’s Largest Defence, Security and Aerospace Group
BAE Systems, Britain’s largest manufacturing employer, and EADS, the owner of Airbus, have announced plans for a $48bn (£29.8bn) merger. The deal creates the world’s largest defence, security and aerospace group, while giving France and Germany an interest in the UK’s main defence contractor. Continue reading
U.S. Attack on Iran Would Take Hundreds of Planes, Ships, and Missiles
Should the U.S. actually take Benjamin Netanyahu’s advice and attack Iran, don’t expect a few sorties flown by a couple of fighter jocks. Continue reading
GA-ASI and TESAT Partner To Develop RPA-To-Spacecraft Lasercom Link
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and Tesat-Spacecom announced that they have signed a teaming agreement to combine their expertise in the field of RPA laser communication (lasercom) to demonstrate a high-rate RPA-to-spacecraft lasercom link. Continue reading