Boeing’s Insitu To Supply RQ-21A, ScanEagle Drones To US, Poland, Canada, Oman...
Boeings Insitu has won a $390 million contract to supply RQ-21A Blackjack drones and ScanEagle Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) meant for the US Marines, US Navy and governments of Canada, Poland and Oman respectively. According to the contract announced by the US Department of Defense on Friday, the company will supply...
General Atomics To Provide Logistics Support To MQ-1C UAV
General Atomics has won a $22 million contract to provide performance based logistics support services for US Armys MQ-1C Gray Eagle Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAV), the US Department of Defense announced Thursday. The Gray Eagle has a maximum altitude capability of 29,000 feet and can take off and land without operator...
Turkish ‘Bayraktar’ Armed UAV Targets New Markets After Completing 100,000 Combat Hours
After Completing 100,000 combat hours in Northern Iraq and Syria, Turkeys ‘Bayratkar TB2 armed UAV is planning to target new export markets in the Middle East, Asia and Europe. “I believe we will eventually see TB2 complete one-million-hour flight and our work will evolve towards space flight
China’s AV500 Unmanned Helicopter Completes First Night Mission
Chinas AV500 unmanned helicopter developed by Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has completed its first night night operation on June 14, and is likely to be commissioned to service soon. The chopper drone, billed as a competitor to the US-made MQ-8 Fire Scout, took off and flew towards the sea...
US Military Drone Shot Down By Iran
Iran has shot down a US military “spy” drone flying over southern Iranian province of Hormozgan, on Thursday. Tehrans IRNA news agency identified the American drone as the RQ-4 Global Hawk
UAE, Ukraine To Jointly Manufacture Antonov UAVs
United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ukraine are likely to begin the joint manufacturing of Ukrainian firm Antonovs Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). “At present, the most promising market for us is the Middle East and Southeast Asia
Boeing Contracts BAE System for IFF, Vehicle Management Systems of MQ-25 UAV
BAE Systems will supply Vehicle Management Control and Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Systems for Boeings MQ-25 aerial refueling UAV. The Vehicle Management Control System will control all flight surfaces and perform overall vehicle management duties for the MQ-25 unmanned aerial vehicle
General Atomics Wins $91M To Support UK’s MQ-9A Program
General Atomics has won a $91 million contract to support United Kingdoms (UKs) MQ-9A Contractor Logistics Support Phase IV Program. This contract provides for depot repair, life cycle sustainment, and software maintenance services for UK's MQ-9A fleet
Iceland Becomes First EU Country To Use Elbit Systems’ Hermes 900 UAS...
Iceland has become the first European Union (EU) country to use Elbit Systems Hermes 900 UAS maritime patrol services, particularly adapted to withstand the strong winds and icy conditions common to the North Atlantic Ocean. Elbit Systems won the contract to provide the services to the country from the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) and Portugal's CEiiA, the company said in a statement Tuesday
Leonardo Unveils Drone Free of US Export Control Restrictions
Leonardos Falco Xplorer drone unveiled at the Paris Air Show 2019 is free from United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) regulations being entirely designed and manufactured in Europe. In addition, its technical characteristics place it within the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) class II category which together with the ITAR-free status make the Falco Xplorer readily exportable around the world, Leonardo announced
Kratos’ XQ-58A Valkyrie Stealth-capable Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Completes Second Test Flight...
Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie stealth-capable unmanned combat aerial vehicle completed its second test flight on June 11, 2019, at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, the company announced Monday. The XQ-58A demonstrator is a low-cost UAV developed by Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) on the Low Cost Attritable Strike Demonstrator (LCASD) Program
ST Engineering Develops Drones for Aircraft External Inspection
ST Engineering has developed an aircraft inspection system using drones called DroScan and will commence trials soon in cooperation with Air New Zealand. Droscan has a drone fly around the outside of an aircraft to inspect its surface and produce high definition images which are processed with smart algorithms to detect and classify defects, which aircraft engineers can review and confirm, or carry out further inspection for defects if required
British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
Australia Delivers Guardian-Class Patrol Boat to Fiji
Australia, India Agree on Air-to-Air Refuelling Cooperation
New Dutch-made Satellite to Strengthen Military Intelligence by 2027
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...