Photo: Cpl Steve Follows RAF. Cown Copyright/MOD 2011
The RAF’s Reapers have reached a landmark after clocking up 20,000 operational flying hours over Afghanistan.
RAF Reapers Reach Landmark 20,000 Flight Hours over Afghanistan
NASA – Next Generation Aircraft Design Using Revolutionary Materials
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics has just published a fascinating presentation by Dr. Charles E. Harris, P.E., Director of the Research Directorate at the NASA Langley Research Center, on the possibilities for future aircraft design unleashed by the use of revolutionary new materials.
India Wants UAS to Study Cyclones and Tropical Storms
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has planned to introduce UAS for research of tropical storm and cyclone genesis, reports The Times of India. These UAS would be able to enter inside the cyclonic circulation to study them, which is not possible at present.
Finland Tests UAS Shortlist
The Finnish Defence Forces are in the process of testing four different UAS in Northern Finland as part of the organised competitive bidding process. The final four are apparently: Aeronautics Defense Systems Orbiter 2; BlueBird SpyLite, Elbit Systems/Patria Skylark LE and WB FlyEye (Poland). Continue reading
France Re-Orders DRACs from Cassidian
US Air Force Funds $86M Blue Devil 2 Demonstration Airship
An $86.2 million contract award last month reveals that the US Air Force will seek to prove if airships can replace fixed-wing aircraft on some surveillance missions over Afghanistan.
IAI Tethered Observation System for Latin America
Israel Aerospace Industries is offering its electric tethered observation platform (ETOP) to Latin America for tactical use from ground vehicles.
Latin America Aero & Defence 2011 Exhibition Opens Tomorrow in Rio
The Latin America Aero & Defence 2011 Exhibition, Latin America’s leading trade exhibition for the sector, opens its doors tomorrow, Tuesday April 12th for the rest of the week, at the Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.