All Military UAVs articles – Page 3
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NewsBAE reveals autonomous collaborative platform demonstrator will fly within two years
BAE Systems has revealed the design of an autonomous collaborative platform (ACP) demonstrator which it aims to fly within the next two years.
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NewsBAE snaps up UAV partner Malloy Aeronautics
BAE Systems has acquired UK-based Malloy Aeronautics for an undisclosed fee and will incorporate the heavy-lift unmanned air vehicle (UAV) developer within its growing FalconWorks innovation unit.
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NewsMQ-20 launches ALE produced with additive manufacturing
A General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-20 Avenger unmanned air vehicle has conducted the in-flight release of an Advanced Air-Launched Effects (A2LE) platform that was produced via additive manufacturing.
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NewsIndia approved for 31 aircraft MQ-9B acquisition
Arms regulators in Washington have approved a request from India to purchase 31 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9B SkyGuardian uncrewed aerial vehicles, a deal valued at nearly $4 billion.
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NewsGermany blames Airbus and Dassault tensions for Eurodrone schedule slip
Germany has revealed fresh tensions between Airbus Defence & Space and erstwhile partner Dassault Aviation which it blames for creeping delays to the Eurodrone programme.
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NewsGeneral Atomics completes first flight of modernised Gray Eagle
The first flight of Gray Eagle 25M focused on flight critical operations, including the testing of an improved flight computer, new heavy fuel engine and power generation systems.
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NewsHanwha to develop unmanned helicopter for Korean navy, marines
Hanwha Systems has been tapped to develop an unmanned helicopter for use by South Korea’s navy and marines.
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NewsIran-linked UAV reportedly struck US base by approaching behind friendly aircraft
Unconfirmed reports suggest an Iranian-backed militia group was able to strike a US base in Jordan by flying an uncrewed aerial vehicle behind an American aircraft preparing to land at the site.
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NewsAdditional US manufacturers join USAF autonomous fighter effort
Three additional aerospace manufacturers – Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman – have confirmed they will participate in a US Air Force effort to develop autonomous fighter jets known as collaborative combat aircraft.
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NewsUAE orders 200 unmanned helicopters from EDGE
United Arab Emirates defence producer EDGE has secured an order for 200 unmanned helicopters from the UAE defence ministry.
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NewsAnduril selected for USAF autonomous fighter programme
The artificial intelligence-focused defence technology start-up, which recently acquired autonomous fighter developer Blue Force Technologies, will be among five companies advancing so-called collaborative combat aircraft.
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NewsUkraine reveals anti-armour quadcopter munition
The Ukrainian military’s “Army of Drones” project has developed a small quadcopter-style uncrewed aerial vehicle equipped with an explosively formed penetrator – a powerful explosive designed to pierce armour plating.
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NewsEDGE to integrate weapons with Baykar TB2 UAV
United Arab Emirates defence producer EDGE will integrate weapons with unmanned air vehicles produced by Turkey’s Baykar, starting with the Bayraktar TB2 UAV.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters bolsters unmanned portfolio with Aerovel buy
Airbus Helicopters is to expand its portfolio of unmanned air systems with the acquisition of US firm Aerovel and its Flexrotor product.
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NewsUS Army to purchase thousands of counter-UAV interceptors from Raytheon
The US Army plans to purchase 6,700 Coyote jet-powered drone interceptors from Raytheon, including an explosive warhead variant and a secretive “non-kinetic” model that uses electronic warfare or directed energy.
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NewsCanada to obtain 11 MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAs
Ottawa’s decision to obtain 11 MQ-9Bs is one part of a major overhaul for Canadian airpower.
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NewsAnduril advancing Fury autonomous fighter after Blue Force acquisition
California defence start-up Anduril is integrating its proprietary autonomy software, along with expertise in propulsion and composite materials, into the Fury autonomous fighter platform, following the company’s acquisition of the jet’s original designer Blue Force Technologies.
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NewsAnduril unveils drone-killing ‘reusable missile’ designed for mass production
Part aircraft, part munition, the Roadrunner is a lethally-armed, twin-engined jet designed by US defence start-up Anduril to cheaply intercept and destroy high-density aerial threats, including cruise missiles, UAVs and some crewed aircraft – or return to base for refuelling and subsequent flights.
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NewsSpain signs development contract for SIRTAP unmanned air system
Spain has placed a multi-million-euro contract with Airbus Defence & Space for the development and delivery of a new tactical unmanned air system (UAS).
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NewsGeneral Atomics touts STOL wing for MQ-9B after Mojave carrier debut
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems sees the UK and several other nations as potential future customers for a version of its MQ-9B unmanned air vehicle adapted for short take-off and landing (STOL) operations.