Military UAVs – Page 10
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NewsCongress directs investigation into drone swarm threat
Lawmakers in Washington want the US military to assess the danger posed by so-called swarms of cheap, commercially available drones and develop technologies to counter them.
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NewsEurope’s FCAS momentum takes off with Phase 1B contract award
The French, German and Spanish governments have launched the €3.2 billion ($3.4 billion) next phase of their Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme.
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NewsElbit to supply tactical UAVs to Australian Army
Elbit Systems is to supply the Australian Army with its Skylark 1 LEX unmanned air vehicle (UAV).
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NewsFighter jets team with UAVs in airborne targeting demonstration
Four defence contractors, including General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Tactical Air Support and General Dynamics, collaborated to test a Lockheed Martin sensor system using teams of crewed and uncrewed aircraft.
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NewsIranian-made drones recovered in Ukraine contain US components
A UK research company that investigates illicit arms trafficking says Russian forces recently employed Iranian-sourced drones containing US-made components during attacks against Ukraine.
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NewsBaykar conducts ground tests of new Kizilelma UCAV
Turkish aerospace firm Baykar Technology has started ground tests of its Kizilelma unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV).
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NewsQinetiq-led team gets new Tempest engineering support contract
A Qinetiq-led team has been awarded £31 million ($37 million) to continue delivering engineering support to the UK’s Future Combat Air System programme until mid-2025.
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In depthDrone swarms, solar-powered UAVs and congested air space management: the US Army’s experiment in the desert
An annual series of experiments with new military technology, known as Project Convergence, seek to push the bounds of what a multi-national, Western fighting force can do on the battlefield.
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In depthHard hitting UAVs star at Airshow China in Zhuhai
Chinese companies have revealed several ambitious unmanned aircraft programmes at this year’s instalment of Airshow China.
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NewsKratos announces successful test of Valkyrie autonomous jet
The pilotless, jet-powered aircraft is being developed for the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme that seeks to pair conventional fighters with uncrewed platforms.
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NewsJoby Aviation pushes back commercial service launch to 2025
Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Joby Aviation has pushed back the timeline for its vehicle’s entry into commercial passenger service to 2025.
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NewsWarsaw signs MQ-9A Reaper lease agreement
Poland has signed a $70.6 million contract to lease MQ-9A Reaper remotely-piloted reconnaissance aircraft from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
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NewsDrone ‘dogfight’ reportedly recorded over Ukraine
Video reportedly from Ukraine may show two quadcopter-style commercial drones ramming one another mid-flight, in what some are calling the first instance of air-to-air combat involving the small, remotely-piloted craft.
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NewsUK MoD accepts its first Protector RG1 from General Atomics
The UK Ministry of Defence has accepted its first Protector RG1 from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, with the remotely piloted aircraft now supporting Royal Air Force personnel training tasks in the USA.
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NewsKorean Air, Airbus Helicopters in pact for shipborne UAV
Korean Air and Airbus Helicopters plan to develop unmanned air vehicles with a vertical take-off and landing capability for South Korea’s military.
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NewsBaykar, Kyiv continue work towards Ukraine UAV production
Turkey’s Baykar Technologies and Kyiv have continued working toward the domestic production of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) in Ukraine, where the company’s systems have been in operation against invading Russian forces.
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NewsUS Navy issues long-lead contract for autonomous refueller programme
The Boeing MQ-25 Stingray aerial refueller is set to be the first carrier-based uncrewed aircraft.
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In depthChinese UAVs play growing role in Taiwan aerial incursions
Chinese unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) are starting to show up in People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) aerial intrusions against Taiwan.
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NewsThai navy orders Hermes 900 UAVs
The Royal Thai Navy has ordered an unspecified number of Elbit Systems Hermes 900 unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) to serve in the maritime patrol mission.
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NewsGeneral Atomics, Kratos highlight progress toward AI-driven combat aircraft
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and Kratos have highlighted progress with autonomous unmanned aircraft systems (UASs).