The NATO Consultation, Command and Control Agency (NC3A) is performing a market survey for the purpose of gathering information pertaining to industry’s capability in the field of countering Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The purpose of this exercise is to obtain a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) price indication of Remotely Controlled Vehicles (RCVs) for future requirements in the forthcoming months. Input is requested by 25 February 2011.
IDEX 10 – Abu Dhabi
The 10th edition of IDEX opened its doors to VIP visitors on Sunday 20th and today, Monday, to all visitors. The event, which is being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates runs until Thursday 24th February. IDEX is the largest defence and security event in the Middle East and North African region, and this year 900 companies, including several UAS manufacturers and local agents, are exhibiting.
Schiebel Delivers Camcopters to Jordan
France Orders More Sperwers
FAA Reform Act – Complete Text Available
Below is the text pertaining to UAS that appeared in the FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011 that was introduced into the House of Representatives on 11 February 2011. For the full text (258 page.pdf) click here. Extract:
Northrop Grumman Rock Video of X-47B Test Flight
Northrop Grumman has released a promotional video clip (complete with rock music) of the first test flight of the X-47B that was carried out in California earlier this month.
Dassault Offers Heron Lease to French Armed Forces
Heron TP © Israel Aerospace Industries
Dassault has proposed an interim solution consisting of leasing Israel Aerospace Industries Heron TP UAS to answer the urgent operational needs of the French Armed Forces. The news was announced by Dassault chief executive Charles Edelstenne to the lower house of the French Parliament during a recent discussion.
US Bureau Seeks Low-Price UAS
The US Bureau of Reclamation, Denver Office, Acquisitions Operations Group is performing a market survey to determine if there are any interested and qualified companies or distributors supplying Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for under $30,000, including delivery, set-up, etc. .