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Calspan Learjet surrogate seen from the tanker operator station aboard an Omega K-707 tanker aircraft - Photo: US Navy
As part of the Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration (UCAS-D) programme, the US Navy and industry partner Northrop Grumman have been developing Autonomous Aerial Refueling (AAR) technologies to refuel unmanned aircraft in flight. Continue reading
Photo: Dassault
The nEUROn, European UCAV technology demonstrator, has been officially presented to the representatives of the six participating countries by Mr. Charles Edelstenne, Chairman & CEO of Dassault Aviation. Continue reading
The US Army is updating its policy on flying unmanned aircraft in US airspace, according to a new memo written by Army Secretary John McHugh. Continue reading
The reliability of Pentagon weapons systems remains a serious problem, according to a 352-page Annual Report released the other day by the Defense Department. Continue reading
MBDA will begin a new round of live flight tests of its Saber guided bomb – one solution for weaponising the Shadow – later this year, according to Doug Denneny, the company’s Vice President of Business Development. Continue reading
This ‘Proof of Flight’ video from icarusLabs posted in the DARPA uavforge competition shows candidly the various obstacles and solutions that the young engineers experienced in developing their entry. Continue reading
The US Air Force has sent into space a satellite that is expected to improve communications with unmanned military aircraft in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Continue reading
The northern goshawk zips through a forest at high speeds, constantly adjusting its flight path to keep from colliding with trees and other obstacles. Continue reading