Advanced Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) fleet operations platform AlarisPro has welcomed Skyports Drone Services (Skyports) to its expanding user base. Continue reading
Raytheon’s High-Energy Laser Weapon System Fired from UK Military Vehicle for First Time
Raytheon UK, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) have successfully tested Raytheon‘s High-Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) integrated onto a British Army combat vehicle, the first test of its kind in the UK. Continue reading
French Security Forces Intercept Six Drones a Day Near Olympics Sites
The ban on drones flying in the airspace around Paris is being strictly enforced during the 2024 Summer Olympics, with security personnel armed with drone-disabling equipment policing Paris skies. French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said an average of six drones a day are being intercepted. Continue reading
GA-ASI to Host First Blue Magic Event in the Netherlands
Following the success of Blue Magic events held in Belgium, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has scheduled its first Blue Magic event in the Netherlands on November 19, 2024. The Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) event will be held in Eindhoven, a city known as a global technology hub. Continue reading
First Ever UK Flights of Transwing UAS
Following the recent announcement of a strategic partnership between Overwatch Group and PteroDynamics, the companies have this week completed the first ever UK flights with the pioneering Transwing UAS. Continue reading
GE Aerospace and Kratos Partner on Small Affordable Engines
GE Aerospace and Kratos Turbine Technologies, a division of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., signed a Memorandum of Understanding to partner on the development and production of small affordable engines that could potentially power unmanned aerial systems (UAS), collaborative combat aircraft, and similar applications. Continue reading
Chess Dynamics and BAE Systems Bofors Collaborate on Next-Generation Tridon Mk2
Chess Dynamics, the British surveillance, tracking and gunfire control specialist, has announced a successful collaboration with BAE Systems Bofors for the fire control element of the Tridon Mk2. This next generation 40mm anti-aircraft system represents a significant advancement in firepower and operational capability, and incorporates Chess’ leading air defence system technology. Continue reading
Turn Vision into Reality at UK Defence Day 2024
Military personnel visiting Defence Day 2024 on 15 October in the UK will be able to get up close and personal with intelligent sensing and threat detection technologies that expedite critical decisions and drive safe, efficient and successful missions. Continue reading