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.
US Army Issues RFI for VTOL UAS Options
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
Imint Continues Expansion on Three Continents
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.
AIA Calls for Continued Aerospace Investment
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.
Raytheon Delivers Mini Identification Friend or Foe Transponders to Korean Air UAS
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
DARPA Gives General Atomics Aeronautical Systems $40M to Develop Laser Weapon
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.
WASP – Is It a Bird or Is It a Plane ?
How Do You Say ‘Camcopter’ in Russian ?
OAO Gorizont (Russia) and Schiebel (Austria) have joined forces to deliver an Unmanned Aircraft System in Russia based on the S-100 unmanned helicopter. One is on show at the International Maritime Defence Show IMDS 2011 in St. Petersburg, Russia, from 29 June to 3 July, and another will soon be in operational use for a government customer.