All Military UAVs news – Page 23
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In depthWhy the US Air Force might use ‘deception’ and UAVs hidden in shipping containers to fight China
The US Air Force is rethinking the way it plans for war in the Pacific Ocean. It is eyeing a new class of unmanned air vehicle that could be hidden inside shipping containers and spread across small islands in the western Pacific. Should war ever come, the UAVs could be rocket launched within a matter of hours in massive volleys from dozens or even thousands of secret sites.
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NewsSafran works to correct Patroller UAV after December crash
Safran believes it now understands the reasons behind the crash of a Patroller unmanned air vehicle (UAV) last December – an incident that took place shortly before the initial example was due to be delivered to the French army.
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In depthWhy Elbit is looking to its global footprint
Elbit, more than any other Israeli aerospace and defence company, has expanded its international presence. Investing in innovation remains at the core of its strategy
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In depthThe changing face of Israel’s UAV sector
Israel has long been a power in UAVs, but it is a market that is going through many changes, with a new breed of intelligent missiles and a trend towards miniaturisation – both of payloads and platforms
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In depthControp's eyes in the sky
Controp’s airborne cameras and sensors are getting smaller and cleverer at the same time
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NewsUAVs could start replacing manned fighters in mid-2020s: USAF
As older Lockheed Martin F-16s approach the end of their service life five to eight years from now, the US Air Force (USAF) may consider replacing the manned fighters with attritable unmanned air vehicles (UAV).
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NewsKratos begins XQ-58A Valkyrie production, despite funding delay caused by mishap
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has started building production examples of its XQ-58A Valkyrie attritable unmanned air vehicle, despite an investigation into an October 2019 mishap which delayed an expected contract from the US Air Force.
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NewsGeneral Atomics tests space laser communication system for MQ-9
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has successfully tested on the ground a space laser communication system that it intends to use to securely transfer data between its MQ-9 Reaper unmanned air vehicle and satellites.
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NewsMQ-1C uses COMINT, SAR to target ground-based emitters
A General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) has used two sensors to identify and localise emitters on the ground to produce targeting data. The work took place at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona on 30 January, and was part of a series of internally funded ...
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NewsBAE joins high-altitude race with maiden PHASA-35 flight
BAE Systems has performed a maiden sortie of its solar-powered PHASA-35 high-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) from the Woomera Test Range in South Australia. Further flights will follow this year, says BAE.
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NewsIAI promotes Heron Mk II for Asian customers
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has launched its Heron Mk II unmanned air vehicle with a full-scale mock-up in the Singapore air show static park. Moshe Levy, IAI executive vice-president, stresses that Singapore and the wider region are key markets for the company, not least for sales of the medium-altitude, ...
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NewsAeroVironment sees first foreign sale of Switchblade loitering munition this year
AeroVironment is displaying its Switchblade loitering munition at the Singapore air show as it aims to receive its first Foreign Military Sales order for the weapon in 2020.
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NewsUMS Skeldar eyes regional opportunities, but ship integration a challenge
UMS Skeldar is in discussions with Asia-Pacific navies to sell its V-200 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned air vehicle, but the market is still developing, and integrating such a system onto a warship remains complicated. David Willems, vice-president of business development, says that navies see the value of ...
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NewsRafael introduces new miniaturised EO/IR sensor
Israel’s Rafael has developed a new, lightweight electro-optical/infrared sensor for use aboard small UAVs. The system, called MicroLite, is optimised for wide-area, persistent surveillance. It scans with high-resolution mid-wave infrared sensors, and “may be equipped” with a laser designator. Video: New! RAFAEL’s MicroLite Compact EO ...
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NewsBoeing completes first Airpower Teaming System UAV fuselage for RAAF
Boeing Australia has completed the major fuselage structure for the first Airpower Teaming System unmanned air vehicle ahead of a planned first flight later this year.
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NewsIAI in MOU with Indian firms on local UAV production
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a memorandum of understanding related to UAVs with two Indian companies. The MOU with Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Dynametic Technologies will be help promote the indigenous production of UAVs, under the auspices of the country’s “Make In India” policy, says IAI. ...
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NewsLeidos completes purchase of Gremlins-maker Dynetics
Leidos Holdings has concluded its acquisition of Dynetics for $1.65 billion, with Dynetics to act as a wholly-owned unit. Following the cash acquisition, originally announced in December 2019, Dynetics chief executive David King will retain his role, reporting to Leidos chairman and chief executive Roger Krone. ...
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NewsUS Navy flies two EA-18G Growlers autonomously; third Growler used as controller
In total, four flights were conducted at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, says manufacturer Boeing on 4 February. The aircraft demonstrated 21 missions, though the type of missions were not disclosed.
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NewsXQ-58A Valkyrie expands flight envelope and safely recovered in fourth test
The AFRL says that the XQ-58A met all its test objectives and expanded its flight envelope, including flying at an undisclosed higher altitude as part of an effort to gather data in representative real-world flight conditions.
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NewsGeneral Atomics to demo MQ-1C Gray Eagle as tactical ballistic missile spotter
The purpose of the flights is to show the US Army that the aircraft, when fitted with long-range radar and air-launched effects, can serve as a target spotter for the service’s next generation of tactical ballistic missiles, the Long Range Precision Fires system.