Romania plans to buy three unmanned aerial vehicle (UAVs) systems from Turkish defence firm Baykar along with logistics support for an estimated US$300 million before tax, the defence ministry announced. Continue reading
France Qualifies Aliaca Fixed-Wing Drones for the Navy
The French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) on September 1, 2022 has officially qualified the Aliaca fixed-wing drone systems for the French Navy and received three initial systems for use aboard the Navy’s patrol vessels and surveillance frigates. Continue reading
Video of Mysterious Drone Swarm Over US Navy’s Most Advanced Destroyer Released
The U.S. Navy has released a new video from an incident that involved six unidentified drones flying over its most advanced surface combatant, the USS Zumwalt. The incident occurred in the waters off the coast of Southern California in April 2019.
GA-ASI Partners with Ramco for SkyGuardian Global Support Solutions
SkyGuardian Global Support Solutions (SGSS), a sustainment program introduced by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in 2021, announces a new partnership with Ramco Systems. Continue reading
Togo Acquires Bayraktar TB2 UCAV
Togo, officially the Togolese Republic (Republique Togolaise) is now the latest user to acquire Bayraktar TB2 medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) from Turkey. Continue reading
Quadcopter Lands on Rooftops Pitched at 60 Degrees
Scientists working to expand the potential landing zones for drones have demonstrated a novel approach, enabling the aircraft to safely touch down on steep inclines. The technology builds on the team’s previous work involving walls and lakes, and could enable drones to land on one of the more common surfaces in the urban environment. Continue reading
Taiwan to Purchase Four SeaGuardian MQ-9B UAVs
Taiwan has officially signed a procurement contract with the U.S. to purchase four MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for NT$16.88 billion (US$ 555 million). Continue reading
Vought SB2U Vindicator – America’s First Monoplane Dive Bomber
The SB2U Vindicator arrived at a time of evolving technology and tactics for US Naval aircraft. Torpedoes were still considered a highly lethal weapon against large ships, but the concept of dive bombing was readily being explored, and indeed was deemed to be more effective than torpedo bombing in many situations. Continue reading