Bell Helicopter and Textron Systems operating unit AAI Unmanned Aircraft Systems, both Textron Inc. companies have teamed to develop a Manned Unmanned Operations (MUMO) Capability Development Laboratory in Huntsville, AL. to enable a software and hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) development test capability using operationally relevant systems specific to manned unmanned teaming. Continue reading
AeroVironment Unveils ‘Mantis’ Suite of Gimballed Sensor Payloads
AeroVironment, Inc. unveiled a new miniature gimballed sensor payload on the battle-proven RQ-11B Raven small unmanned aircraft system at the Army Aviation Association of America Annual Professional Forum and Exposition yesterday.
Embedded Real-Time Operating System Software Secures Military Mission-Critical Data
The adoption of secure real-time operating system (RTOS) software and related embedded computing security software tools for military embedded systems continues to grow, driven by increased security threats and concerns, real and perceived. Continue reading
Raytheon’s Small Tactical Munition for UAS Scores Direct Hit
Raytheon Company‘s Small Tactical Munition Phase II scored a direct hit on a target during the weapon’s first guided flight test. Continue reading
Russia To Build Strike UAS
Russia’s Defence Ministry has issued a technical specification for development of a strike unmanned aircraft (UAS), Izvestia daily said on Monday quoting a high-level source. Continue reading
Spain to Deploy Six Searcher UAS to Afghanistan
Spain will deploy two new types of UAS in Afghanistan during 2012, for a total of six aircraft. Continue reading
UAE Innovation Challenge 2012
Once again, Northrop Grumman will be sponsoring the UAE Innovation Challenge 2012 in Abu Dhabi. Continue reading
The International RPAS Policy Forum
The RPAS 2012 conference, which takes place in Paris, France on 5-7 June 2012, will feature 45 speakers from international organizations Continue reading