Improvised explosive devices have changed the way the Marine Corps engages hostile forces. The need has risen for supplies to reach the most remote parts of Afghanistan quickly, reliably and safely. Continue reading
BAE Astraea Project Tests Sense-and-Avoid Over the Irish Sea
BAE Systems is assessing software for unmanned aircraft that will operate with an unprecedented level of independence. Continue reading
AeroVironment Creates a COO
AeroVironment, Inc. announced a realignment of its senior management team to support its growth plans. Continue reading
Kratos to Develop MQ-1C Gray Eagle Composite Maintenance System Trainer
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. announced that it is one of two companies that have been selected by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. for a Phase 1 development of the MQ-1C Gray Eagle Composite Maintenance System Trainer (CMST) Programme. Continue reading
US Department of Defense Buys Pixels, Not Planes
Arcturus T-20
The US military can’t buy enough unmanned aircraft systems to suit imagery-hungry combat commanders. Continue reading
Kratos Acquires Composite Engineering, Inc for $155M
CEI BQM-167A/i
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the stock of Composite Engineering, Inc. (CEI) a vertically integrated manufacturer and developer of unmanned aerial target systems and composite structures used for National Security programmes. Continue reading
Blue Devil Assembly Progresses
Mav6 filed another progress report on assembly of the M1400 Blue Devil 2 at airship maker TCOM‘s hangar in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Continue reading
US Air Force Budget Balances UAS and Operators
The US Air Force says it needs to scale back buying its UAS while it gets enough human beings in place to operate them and interpret the surveillance data they collect. Congress decided that the Air Forces might need more cash, just in case. Continue reading