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Datron Scout, a lightweight quad rotor Micro Air Vehicle (MAV) designed for air reconnaissance and surveillance in harsh environments, performed well during the maritime-based portion of the recent Empire Challenge 2011 in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Continue reading
Despite a dismal initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E) report about the Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk Block 30, the US Air Force reports a relatively high operational reliability rating.
The US Army has released an RFI “to support the Army development of the MRMP acquisition strategy and to inform the collaborative Army and Navy Medium Range Maritime UAS (MRMUAS) Analysis of Alternatives (AoA).” Continue reading
Image Intelligence AB has announced the appointment of three new distribution partners, spanning three continents: Nostromo Defensa in Argentina, UAVs Australia in Australia, and Elmer Group in South Africa.
Former FAA Administrator and current President and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association, Marion C. Blakey, called for accelerated implementation of FAA’s Next Generation Air Transportation System and increased U.S. investment in research and development to avoid losing its leadership in aerospace and defence.
The Raytheon Company has completed deliveries of its miniature military-grade Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponders to Korean Air Lines as the Republic of Korea’s top air carrier develops unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Continue reading
The Defense Department has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GASS) in Poway $39.8 million for continuing development of the High Energy Liquid Laser Area Defense System (HELLADS), a high-energy weapon that will eventually be incorporated into tactical aircraft and unmanned aircraft.