America’s only combat casualty in Libya had no way of defending itself, when it was taken out by a heavy anti-aircraft weapon. But that’s about to change. The U.S. Navy’s Fire Scout unmanned helicopter is poised to start test-firing rockets. By the end of next year, it should be fully weaponized.
Rockwell Collins to Supply All Control Systems for US Air Force $86M Blue Devil Block 2 Airship Programme
Avionics maker Rockwell Collins reveals that it has won a broad system-level contract on the US Air Force’s $86 million Blue Devil Block 2 airship programme, the company’s first “nose to tail” command and control win in the unmanned aircraft systems sector.
UK Moves Closer to Opening Airspace to UAS
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is scheduled to publish the first draft of regulatory proposals under Part 23 standards for sense-and-avoid systems and autonomous decision-making by UAS in civil airspace.
Unmanned Systems Star at Taiwan Defence Show
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Unmanned aircraft systems were a major element of this year’s Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition.
L-3 Link Simulation & Training and Sinclair Community College Develop UAS Training Capability
L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) announced that it is collaborating with Dayton, Ohio-based Sinclair Community College to educate students and industry participants in the operation and application of unmanned aircraft systems to support future global market requirements.
Skylark 1LE Adapted for US Military
M STAMP EO Payload Integrates Two Sensors - A Daylight TV and Uncooled FLIR, Plus An Integral Laser Marker. Photo: Tamir Eshel, Defense Update
UAS Dynamics – a joint venture between Elbit Systems and General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products – has enhanced the performance, mission capabilities and operability of the Skylark 1LE mini UAS.
Aerovel Flexrotor VTOL Small Unmanned Aircraft
Second Northrop Grumman X-47B UCAS Engine-On Tests Scheduled
The second Northrop Grumman X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System demonstrator (UCAS) is scheduled to hold its first engine-on tests on August 21, followed shortly by taxi tests and a first flight.