General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, was awarded a $12,568,468 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for aircrew launch and recovery services. Continue reading
Poland’s Gladius System Unveiled
The Polish army unveiled the components of its new Gladius artillery strike-reconnaissance system during a military parade on 15 August, displaying a commander’s vehicle and a mobile launcher vehicle, the FT-5 tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), and the training version of the BSP-U strike UAV (BSP-U(T)). Continue reading
Pentagon Wants a Stealth UAV to Train Pilots Against Fifth-Generation Fighters
A little-known company in California’s high desert will deliver a new prototype aircraft to help the US military train its pilots against advanced stealth fighters. Tehachapi-based Sierra Technical Services (STS) was awarded a $77.1 million Pentagon contract on 4 August to deliver a prototype uncrewed aerial target aircraft capable of replicating the flight characteristics of the most-advanced enemy fighter jets. Continue reading
Draganfly to Set Up Manufacturing Facility in India
US-Canadian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) company Draganfly has signed an agreement with Hyderabad-based Remote Sensing Instruments (RSI) to produce and distribute Draganfly products in India. Continue reading
Russia to Get New Suicide Drone, Gastello Named After Russia’s 1st Kamikaze Fighter Pilot
In another self-funded effort, private Russian companies, engineers, and academia have produced a new kamikaze drone (suicide drone or loitering munition), Gastello, based on a First-Person View (FPV) operating module. Continue reading
Revolution Aerospace Gets US$3.4M Emerging Aviation Technologies Partnership Program Grant
Revolution Aerospace (RevAero) was awarded a $5.3 million Round 1 – Emerging Aviation Technologies Partnership (EATP) Program grant from the Commonwealth Government, undertaking a project that seeks to Enable Regional Aerial logistics and Air Taxi Operations with Unified Traffic Management. Continue reading
Boeing Gets $115M Contract to Enhance Readiness of MQ-25A Stingray Aircraft
Boeing has been granted a $115 million contract by the US Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to furnish spare parts and repair equipment for the MQ-25A Stingray aircraft, ensuring its operational readiness and maintainability during its inaugural deployment. Continue reading
NCDOT Awarded Waiver for Remote Drone Operations at Construction Sites
North Carolina transportation engineers will soon be able to inspect and monitor construction sites more safely and efficiently using docked drones flown by pilots not located at the construction site. Continue reading