Beijing’s Beihang UAS Seeking Order To Export BZK-005E UAV
Chinas Beihang, UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) Technology is seeking its first international order for its export-specific BZK-005E Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (MALE UAV). Export licence for the air vehicle was issued in September this year
Trial UAV Traffic Management Program Launched in China
China has launched a pilot traffic management program for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) on Monday in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. The program contains a new online platform for UAV management, which could offer services such as quick approval of flight applications, real-time flight paths, quick verification of identities and information...
Northrop Grumman to Supply Three Global Hawk UAVs to Japan for $489M
Northrop Grumman has won $489 million contract for the supply of three RQ-4 Global Hawk block 30i air vehicles to Japan. The contract includes enhanced integrated sensor suite payload for all the three air vehicles, two ground control elements, spares and support equipment, system engineering and program management tasks required to...
First French Air Force Reaper Drone Crashes
A French Air Force Reaper drone crashed in a desert area a few kilometres away from the Barkhane track without causing any casualties. The drone crashed around 1:00 am, Paris time last Saturday
General Atomics Pips Israel Aerospace in UAV Sales to Belgium, Australia
General Atomics beat Israel Aerospace Industries in two huge deals worth an approximate $1.2 billion in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) sales to Australia and Belgium
Australian Defense Forces Selects General Atomics MQ-9 Predator Drones
The Australian Government has selected General Atomics (GA-ASI) Reaper UAVs to provide the Armed Remotely Piloted Aircraft System under Project Air 7003 for the Australian Defense Forces (ADF). “We look forward to providing our world-leading RPAS to meet the Air 7003 requirements,” said Linden Blue, CEO of GA-ASI
Northrop Grumman to Provide Training, Logistics Support for South Korea's Global Hawk...
Northrop Grumman has inked a deal with South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) to provide Republic of Korea Global Hawk HUAV (High-altitude Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) fleet with Contractor Logistics Support (CLS). The contract includes providing timely site activation in South Korea, complete training packages for pilots, operators and maintainers of the system; and a team of subject matter experts to provide seamless on-site and reach-back CLS support, the company said in a statement Wednesday
Naval Group, Dutch Atmos to Cooperate on UAVs
Dutch UAV manufacturer, Atmos has been selected by Naval Group for the testing of its fixed-wing VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing) UAV solution for evaluation purposes. Atmos UAVs fixed-wing vertical take-off and landing solution presents key operational opportunities for navies
Check Point Researchers Rectify Vulnerability in DJI’s User Identification Process
DJI and Check Point Researchers shared details of a potential vulnerability in the user identification process within DJIs online Forum that could have enabled an attacker to gain access to user's account. In a report submitted in accordance with DJI's Bug Bounty Program, Researchers discovered that DJI's platforms used a token to identify registered users across different aspects of the customer experience, making it a target for hackers looking for ways to access accounts
General Dynamics, MyDefence Integrate Counter UAS Tech in Armored Vehicles
MyDefence Communication has integrated Counter Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) technology in vehicle platforms for military forces. The integration of the drone sensors allows military operators to effectively detect and defeat enemy drones used for reconnaissance or as weapon delivery systems, the company said in a statement Monday
Carrier-based Armed-Recon Drone Model Displayed at Airshow China
A foldable winged-drone indicating aircraft-carrier deployment was displayed at Airshow China 2018 in Zhuhai. Designated HK-5000G, the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) appeared on display at the booth of the Aeromarine Intelligent Equipment Company, a subsidiary of the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation
China Displays Early Warning Radar Drone at Zhuhai Airshow 2018
China displayed what its developer calls the ‘first of its kind early warning radar drone, designated JY-300 at the Airshow China 2018which opened today at Zhuhai. The unmanned early warning drone was developed by China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETGC), and is the size of combat-reconnaissance drone Caihong-4 (CH-4) which has a length of 11 meters and a width of 20 meters
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China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...