Illos: courtesy of Progeny Systems Corporation
The US Army just handed out a half-dozen contracts to firms to find faces from above, track targets, and even spot “adversarial intent.”
US Army Wants UAS to Track Faces
High Chanel Density Rugged Ethernet Switch from North Atlantic Industries
North Atlantic Industries has announced the availability of a rugged 12-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module. The H2 is an extremely low power, high performance Ethernet switch. Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Gets $54M Global Hawk Logistics Support Contract
Northrop Grumman Corp., Aerospace System, San Jose, California, is being awarded an estimated $54,227,582 cost-plus-incentive-fee contract modification. Continue reading
Thales Watchkeeper Video Update
Nick Miller, Thales Business Director for ISTAR and Unmanned Aircraft, presents the Watchkeeper’s capabilities and production schedule. Continue reading
‘Future Skies’ UA Pilot Training Programme in Australia
Australia’s V-TOL Aerospace (V-TOL), a relative new comer to the aviation industry, and the Royal Queensland Aero Club (RQAC), with roots stemming back to 1910, are developing and preparing to teach the first certified Australian unmanned aircraft (UA) training courses through their specialist training organisations. Continue reading
Russia’s Dozer Completes Test Flight
ARMS-TASS reports that the Dozor-100, developed by Kronshtadt Technologies, has performed a test flight with geo-physical equipment onboard. Continue reading
TechNet-Aero Conference in Dayton October 17 – 20
With a new name and broader focus, the Dayton region’s premiere aerospace technology conference and trade show is gearing up for its 2011 event at the Dayton Convention Center. Continue reading
United Technologies to Buy Goodrich for $18.4BN
United Technologies (UTC) has agreed to buy Goodrich for $18.4 billion, subject to regulatory approvals. Continue reading