All Military UAVs news – Page 27
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UK details Reaper transition plan as Protector advances
The UK is planning to achieve a seamless transition in its delivery of unmanned surveillance services from the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Predator to the company’s more capable Protector RG1 by 2024, with flight testing of the new model now gathering pace.
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PICTURES: MQ-8B returns to southeast Asia aboard LCS
The deployment of the USS Montgomery Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) to Singapore highlights the increasing prevalence of manned and unmanned rotorcraft operating together from US warships.
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China conducts mail delivery test with amphibious UAV
A trial project is underway in China for the delivery of mail to outlying islands using an amphibious UAV.
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Leonardo helicopter division to absorb AWHero UAV programme
Leonardo will incorporate its unmanned air vehicle (UAV) subsidiary Sistemi Dinamici into the Italian aerospace group's helicopter division, with effect from January 2020.
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Italian government throws Piaggio €700 million lifeline
The Italian government has approved nearly €700 million ($800 million) worth of orders and commitments for Piaggio Aerospace, which should help to provide a long-term and sustainable future for the Italian airframer.
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Iran claims shoot down of RQ-4 Global Hawk
Further raising tensions in the Middle East, the government of Iran claims to have shot down a Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned air vehicle (UAV) over Kuh Mubarak, a coastal area of Iran at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz.
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PARIS: Aeronautics eyes fresh Orbiter 4 sales
Israeli unmanned systems specialist Aeronautics is displaying its flagship Orbiter 4 multipurpose unmanned air vehicle at the show, with the company aiming for a number of export opportunities around the world.
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PARIS: All the best images from the show
All the best images from on the ground at the 2019 Paris air show.
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PARIS: Are UAVs the new investment frontier?
For investors looking to put money into start-up companies with a good shot at making the transition from technology development to scale production, green lights should come on in business sectors where the market is inefficient – and where the technology might provide a way to cut costs and boost ...
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PARIS: Leonardo unveils Falco Xplorer UAV
Dominating Leonardo’s Le Bourget static exhibit is the company’s newest unmanned air vehicle, the Falco Xplorer, which was unveiled at the show today with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte in attendance.
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PARIS: General Atomics makes Protector progress
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is confident about progress with its MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAV as it approaches deliveries for the RAF's Protector programme.
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PARIS: UVision unveils multi-canister launcher for Hero
Israeli loitering munition specialist UVision has unveiled a new multi-canister launcher configuration for its Hero-400EC system, which is being pitched for both land and naval platform integration.
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PARIS: Le Bourget launch for Elbit Hermes 45 UAV
Elbit Systems has launched its Hermes 45 small tactical unmanned air vehicle (UAV) at this year’s Paris show.
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PICTURES: Honeywell, Safran offer sky taxi commonalities
Safran and Honeywell are building parts for the nascent urban air mobility industry with the aim of serving common needs for the diverse array of aircraft concepts.
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China finds its UAV export sweet spot
While most countries that make armed UAVs are signed up to international export restrictions, Beijing remains a freewheeling aerial arms dealer - with unbeatable prices
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Uber tests helicopter ride sharing in New York
Uber Copter will offer helicopter rides in New York City through its application on 9 July as a fatal helicopter crash in that city raises safety concerns.
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Australia will be first non-US Uber Air location
Uber aims to offer aerial ride sharing through its Uber Air application in 2023 in Melbourne, Australia, a target date also set for its other two pilot cities of Los Angeles and Dallas/Fort Worth.
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InstantEye launches extended-range Mk-3 microdrone
InstantEye has launched a new long-endurance variant of the Mk-3 GEN4D quadcopter that can fly for more than 50min.
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Optionally piloted Sikorsky UH-60A makes first manned flight
A Sikorsky UH-60A that was retrofitted with fly-by-wire controls and an autonomous flight control kit made its first manned flight on 29 May in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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Jordan military tries to sell off ‘knock-off’ Chinese drones
The Royal Jordanian Army and Air Force (RJAF) are attempting to sell more than two dozen aircraft, including six recently delivered Rainbow CH-4B unmanned air vehicles (UAV), built by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).