On November 22, 2022, a General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft that is on lease from GA-ASI to India’s Navy completed its 10,000th flight hour in support of India national security missions. Continue reading
Hensoldt Demos Astus UAV to Potential Clients
Hensoldt South Africa recently held flight demonstrations of its Astus unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in the Western Cape for potential customers, and showcasing the capabilities of the aircraft’s various sensor payloads. Continue reading
Elbit Systems to Supply Skylark UAS to Australian Army
Elbit Systems of Australia was selected to provide the Australian Army with the Skylark I LEX Unmanned Aerial Systems equipped with Electro Optical and Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) system. Continue reading
Altitude Angel and Saab to Partner on Digital Tower Technology
In a joint announcement, Altitude Angel and Saab have revealed they have formed a partnership which will see Altitude Angel’s market leading UTM technology platform integrated as part of Saab’s Digital Tower (r-TWR) offering. Continue reading
Apple Patent for a Possible Future Drone Device Was Originally Filed in Singapore
Apple’s granted patent covers drones, systems, and methods for pairing/unpairing UAVs to/from UAV controllers. Embodiments may include various methods for pairing/unpairing UAVs to/from UAV controllers (UACs). Continue reading
Ukraine Modified Soviet-Era Jet Drones to Hit Russian Bomber Bases
While the exact causes remain unclear at this stage, explosions shook two different Russian airbases, Engels and Dyagilevo on December 5. The Russian Ministry of Defense has claimed that Ukraine used Soviet-made jet-powered unmanned aerial vehicles to prosecute the attacks, but that the drones were intercepted by Russian air defenses. Continue reading
Much About the New B-21 Bomber Remains Unanswered
The US Air Force rolled out its new B-21 Raider on Dec. 2 in a nighttime ceremony contrived to keep many details of the flying wing aircraft difficult to see but apparently timed to coincide with a new report on Chinese military capabilities. Continue reading
Hermes 900 for Swiss Army Delayed to 2024
New Israeli surveillance drones ordered by the Swiss army will not be delivered until the end of 2024. Continue reading