Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., San Diego, California, is awarded a $15,063,680 modification (P00026) to a previously awarded, fixed-price incentive (firm-target) contract (N0001919C0008). Continue reading
Forgotten Hero of The Pacific War | Vought-Sikorsky OS2U ‘Kingfisher’
The Vought OS2U Kingfisher is an often under-appreciated veteran of the Pacific War. Designed and built as a naval scout for use aboard US Navy Battleships and Cruisers, it served throughout the war in its intended role, and it also became known as a ‘Guardian Angel’ due to its frequent use in air-sea rescue operations. Continue reading
Romania Cancels Watchkeeper X Contract
Romania’s Defense Ministry has canceled its only tender for the acquisition of military drones, despite rising security risks in the region. Continue reading
Shape-Shifting Drone Flies and Dives to Seek Aquatic Environmental Clues
A new Imperial College-developed ‘dual robot’ drone can both fly through air and land on water to collect samples and monitor water quality. Continue reading
Patria Launches New C-UAS Solution
Patria’s new C-UAS solution – an effector pod deployable against a wide range of UAS – is premiering at Eurosatory 2022. Continue reading
Skydweller, Luxembourg and Leonardo to Test Ultra-Persistent, Solar-Powered, Unmanned Aerial Platform
Skydweller Aero Inc. has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Luxembourg’s Minister of Defence (MoD) and Leonardo to explore opportunities for future cooperation involving the Skydweller Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). Continue reading
IAI Unveils GREEN LOTUS Multi-Sensor Surveillance System
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled its latest tactical multi-mission, multi-sensor system: the GREEN LOTUS (ELI-2139). Designed to provide high performance Counter-Rocket, Artillery & Mortar (C-RAM) and Air & Ground Surveillance capabilities to maneuvering as well as stationary forces, the GREEN LOTUS features a unique array of active and passive sensors that maximize situational awareness and countermeasures efficiency. Continue reading
GA-ASI Engineers Win Awards from AIAA
Three senior engineers from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) were honoured with awards from the San Diego section of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) in the areas of outstanding aerospace engineering and engineering management. Continue reading