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Hermes 900 Gets Long-Range Maritime SAR Capability

HERMES 900 Maritime SAR with 4 life rafts

Elbit Systems introduces a unique life saving capability to its Hermes 900 Maritime Patrol Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). Integrating detection and identification capabilities, onboard inflated life-rafts, and precision dispatch capability, enables the UAS to perform long-range maritime Search and Rescue (SaR) missions. Continue reading →

Intelligent Energy Partners with Robotic Skies for Fuel Cell Products Support

Intelligent Energy, the UK fuel cell engineering business, announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with US-based UAV maintenance, repair, and overhaul services provider, Robotic Skies. The partnership enables Intelligent Energy to expand post-sale support for its industry-leading Fuel Cell Power Modules. Continue reading →

Israel to Lease IAI Heron to Greece for Border Defence

Defence relations between the State of Israel and Greece have been strengthened: Defence Ministry Director General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Udi Adam and General Director for Defence Investments and Armament – Lieutenant General (Ret.) Theodoros Lagios (HAF), have signed the first agreement between their respective ministries to lease the Israeli Heron system developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). Continue reading →

Wingcopter Wins at World Bank-Sponsored Lake Kivu Challenge in Rwanda

The organizing committee of the Lake Kivu Challenge on May 5 announced the Flying Competition’s winners and named Wingcopter the winner of the Emergency Delivery category. Wingcopter also received a special award for its safety procedures. As a winner, the company receives a prize money of GBP 65,000. Continue reading →