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UAS-DronesDecember 2nd in Rome: focus on the dual use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Rome, Italy - In the context of "Italy Airspace Expo"
The last day of the "Italy Airspace Expo", the exhibition on airspace being held in these days (November 30-December 2) at the "Nuova fiera di Roma", Rome,(see AVIONEWS), the Center of aeronautical military... more
UAS-DronesHelicopter Uas Camcopter S-100 played a key-role for the security of G-20
Seoul, South Korea - The only UAS, Unmanned Air System, entrusted with such a duty
On the occasion of the 5th G-20, held in Seoul, South Korea, on 11 and 12 November, the UAS, Unmanned Air System, S-100 Camcopter of the Viennese company Schiebel has been called, sole among the means... more
UAS-DronesRaytheon doesn't stop: new "STM" arm for UAVs
Yuma, Arizona - Test made at "Yuma Proving Ground", Arizona
"Raytheon Company" goes on in its intention to arm the UAVs, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. Recently, at "Yuma Proving Ground" in Arizona, on two "Cobra" produced by the company test of the new "Small Tactical... more
UAS-DronesAV’s Global Observer stratospheric Unmanned Aircraft System completes initial flight testing (Video)
Washington, Usa - Demonstration program proceeding toward hydrogen-fueled flight test phase
AeroVironment, Inc. (AV) yesterday announced that the first aircraft developed under the Global Observer™ Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) program has successfully completed initial flight t... more
UAS-DronesBritish Army is close to fielding its own UAV aircraft
Kabul, Afghanistan - The unit deployed in Afghanistan is in leasing
The British Army is to receive continued intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance services in Afghanistan using leased Hermes 450 unmanned air vehicles, while it moves closer to... more
UAS-DronesTaiwan releases its plans for indigenous UAV
Taipei, Taiwan - The goal is to build an "Home made" air vehicle for military purposes
Taiwan will not seek to acquire the Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk from the USA, but will instead develop its own indigenous unmanned air vehicle. "We have no plans to buy the Global Hawk right... more
UAS-DronesPredator airplane: 5,000 flight hours in Afghanistan
Herat, Afghanistan - In more than 600 missions from 2007 to now
In Herat, Afghanistan, on October 19, Predator aircraft of Italian air force exceeded the milestone of 5,000 flight hours in more than 600 missions conducted from 2007 to now in Afghanistan. The two planes... more
UAS-DronesRustom 1: Indian UAV airplane made a successful fly test (VIDEO)
Bangalore, India - It will be used by armed forces
Rustom 1, a medium-altitude and long-endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), developed by the Bangalore-based Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), was successfully test-flown here on Saturday.... more
UAS-DronesGlobal Observer Vs Phantom Eye: challenge of spy-drones aircraft on endurance
Washington (D.C.), USA - AeroViroment and Boeing's UAVs racing up to satellite heights
If an altitude of 60,000 feet and more than 20 hours of endurance are not sufficient, we must look at the next spy-drones aircraft, seeming to have every intention to steal the job (or at least space and... more
UAS-DronesEADS continues Barracuda drone aircraft testing
Goose Bay, Canada - UAV demonstrator completes 4 flights in Canada
EADS Defence & Security (DS) successfully tested the technology demonstrator "Barracuda" at Goose Bay Air Force Base, in Canada. In these trials, advanced technologies and new procedures were checked under... more
UAS-DronesSpy-aircraft RQ-4 arrives at Guam air base
Guam, USA - "Global Hawk" will operate on Pacific theater, in service of US and partners
RQ-4 Global Hawk intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) unmanned aircraft arrived to Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, during a ceremony at the base yesterday. The ceremony featured an RQ-4,... more
UAS-DronesRussia domestic UAV tests completed
Moscow, Russia - “Significant progress”, says special military commission
Russian domestically built unmanned aerial vehicles have completed a series of tests. At first sight, trials seem to show positive results, according to a Defense Ministry spokesman. Tests were carried... more
UAS-DronesUkraine to deliver engines for Russian Vega UAVs
Gelendkhik, Ukraine - By Motor Sich company
Russia's Vega and Ukraine's Motor Sich are discussing the possible delivery of Ukrainian-made engines for Russia's unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Vega CEO, Vladimir Verba, said on Saturday. "We lagging... more
UAS-DronesRussian secret service satisfied with self-produced UAVs airplanes
Moscow, Russia - But still the Country aims at international partnership for unmanned aircraft
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB, heir to infamous KGB) is satisfied with the domestically produced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) it is using, according to Vladimir Verba, CEO of UAV manufacturer... more
UAS-DronesPatroller drone aircraft wins French Interior Ministry bidding
Paris, France - First contract for Sagem’s UAV, conducting operational trials on civil security
Sagem (Safran group) has been selected by the Civil Security Division of the French Ministry of the Interior to conduct operational trials with the Patroller surveillance drone system, after a bidding... more
UAS-DronesAuavt offers unmanned rotorcraft to global market (Video)
London, UK - A range of seven fully autonomous machines, covering payloads from 1.5kg to 350kg
British systems integrator, Advanced UAV Technology Ltd (“AUAVT”), announces the launch of commercial operations and one of the widest ranges of unmanned rotorcraft to the global aerospace market. AUAVT is... more
UAS-DronesEuro Hawk airplane for Germany made its first test flight
Edwards, Usa - It paves the way to six months of tests before the drone's delivery
The Euro Hawk unmanned aircraft system (UAS), built by Northrop Grumman Corporation and EADS Defence & Security, successfully completed its first flight last Tuesday. The high-flying aircraft took off... more
UAS-DronesTurkey employs Israeli made unmanned aircraft in Iraq
Ankara, Turkey - Media talk about even of sabotage, after the crisis between the two countries
The Turkish Army has begun using Israeli-made unmanned aircraft to monitor Kurdish rebel movements in neighboring Iraq, the Anatolia news agency reported June 21, quoting the army chief. "In the past... more
UAS-DronesGermany to decide EADS Talarion drone airplane Project Funding after budget OK
Berlin, Germany - Draft budget will be put to the cabinet July 7
The German government will make a decision about the funding for European Aeronautic Defence & Space Co. Talarion unmanned aerial vehicle project after its 2011 draft budget has been finalized, a defense... more
UAS-DronesStarts the Sky-Y Unmanned Aerial System fourth flight campaign Alenia Aeronautica
Rome, Italy - At the Italian Air Force's air base in Sardinia
The Sky-Y, Alenia Aeronautica (AA)’s UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) technological demonstrator, has successfully accomplished - at the Italian Air Force’s air base in Decimomannu, Sardinia - its first fli... more
UAS-DronesIs the future of aviation into unmanned airplane?
New Jersey, USA - UAVs, considering also rotorcraft, is getting closer to the flying public
The future of the aerospace system seems to be always more depending airplaine (and rotorcraft) on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). These vehicles have been used for years now for military and scientific... more
UAS-DronesJapanese Fuji HI goes on the UAV aircraft's development
Tokyo, Japan - Nevertheless it loses a unit during test. The program is destined tho the country's aviation, but not only
Fhi, Fuji Heavy Industry, Aerospace Company division, goes on with the UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) aircraft development, addressed to the Japan's air Defense. So far two prototypes have been built, whose... more
UAS-DronesFirst major conference to promote UAV in Europe
Brussels, Belgium - It will be held next July 1st in Brussels
An important conference will be held to promote the European Union's involvement in the unmanned aircraft's issues and market, growing field both in civilian and military employs. The event, to be held... more
UAS-DronesUAV helicopter to protect ships from pirates
Madrid, Spain - Next months it will be sent to Indian Ocean
The General Staff of Defence announced that in the next months it will send an unmanned helicopter to the Indian Ocean to detect and monitor the movements of Somali pirates who seek to attack the Spanish... more
UAS-DronesKaman's UAV helicopter to resupply US troops
Washington, Usa - It can delivery loads up to 6000 pounds, airdropped by parachute
Kaman Aerospace Corporation, a subsidiary of Kaman Corporation, has proven in recent tests its helicopter in UAV version (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) of "K-MAX" for missions of resupply-goods airdropped by... more
UAS-DronesUnveiled new unmanned aircraft system for US Navy
Washington, Usa - It's named "Sea Avenger" and it's successor of "Predator C"
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA?ASI), a manufacturer of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), tactical reconnaissance radars, and surveillance systems, yesterday introduced Sea Avenger, a carrier-based... more
UAS-DronesMcGeer presents the "Flexrotor"
Washington, Usa - The new UAV designed by pioneer of drones point to reduce costs and give a push to the sector
New unmanned aerial vehicle debuts: the "Flexrotor". The aircraft has about 19 kg weight, and an essential and efficient winged airframe; it's provided with a rotor instead of a propeller, powered by a... more
UAS-DronesSecond block of Drac drones for France
Paris, France - They will be deployed by the army in mountainous territories
35 new unmanned air vehicle (UAV) DRAC systems delivered to the French Army, to enhance its capabilities in mountainous terrain. EADS Defence & Security today announced it. This delivery took place on... more
UAS-DronesEADS studies UAV integration in civil airspaces
Brussels, Belgium - A six-month research for joint EDA-ESA project
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has selected Astrium and EADS Defence & Security (DS) to lead a six-month study to demonstrate that by using satellite communications it is feasible to integrate UAVs... more
UAS-DronesAustralian University builds solar-powered UAV
Brisbane, Australia - Ready to be commercialized 24 months after flight tests
A special solar-powered UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) built by the Queensland University of Technology, Australia, might be commercialized within 24 months from successful flight tests. The maiden flight... more
UAS-DronesTactical Common Data Link installed on UAS Hunter MQ-5B
Herndon, USA - Deployed in Afghanistan with counter-insurgent role
Northrop Grumman has equipped and fielded Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL) on a US Army Hunter MQ-5B Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), which has been deployed in support of the Afghanistan surge. The TCDL... more
UAS-DronesBoeing demonstrated unmanned aerial and ground systems integration
St. Louis, USA - For the US Army Special Operations Command
Boeing yesterday announced that it has completed a demonstration for the US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) at Fort Bragg (USA) that integrated both air and ground unmanned systems to perform... more
UAS-DronesThree MQ-8B VTUAVs delivered to the US Navy
San Diego, Usa - Two of them deployed on the frigate McInerney
Northrop Grumman completed the first three MQ-8B Fire Scout production deliveries to the US Navy, which completes the first year of Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) for the Vertical Takeoff and Landing... more
UAS-DronesTurkey might cancel orders for Israeli UAVs
Ankara, Turkey - 50-day deadline for IAI and Elbit to deliver the Herons
The Turkish government has given the Israeli companies Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Elbit Systems a 50-day deadline to deliver 10 Heron drones, for which a US$180 million contract had been signed... more
UAS-DronesNorthrop Grumman to produce five new Global Hawk UAS for the USAF
San Diego, USA - Under a contract worth US$302.9 million
US Air Force (USAF) has awarded Northrop Grumman a US$302.9 million contract for five RQ-4 Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Under the Lot 7 production contract,... more
UAS-DronesBoeing to study submarine-tracking unmanned aerial system
St. Louis, USA - A study on the reduction of the UAS's magnetic noise
Boeing yesterday announced that it has received a US$275,000 contract from the US Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) for a study of the magnetic noise associated with the propulsion system... more
UAS-DronesNorthrop Grumman will supply AHRS systems for the European UCAV NEURON
Freiburg, Germany - The first flight of the demonstrator is scheduled for March 2012
Northrop Grumman Corporation today announced that it has been awarded a contract by Saab Aerosystems to deliver Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) for the NEURON European unmanned combat aerial... more
UAS-DronesDutch military certificate for the Raven B UAS
Monrovia, USA - It will be used by the Defense on the country's airspace
The Military Aviation Authority of the Netherlands has issued a Military Type Certificate for the Raven B NLD MUAS (Micro Unmanned Aircraft System), built by AeroVironment, the first such certificate issued... more
UAS-DronesThailand wants to build its own UAV
Bangkok, Thailandia - To reduce costs and expenses of the reconnaissance missions
The Defence Ministry of Thailand has announced its intention to launch a programme for the development and production of a squadron of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for the air forces of the country. The... more
UAS-DronesSix Canadian UAVs for France
Paris, France - That also might buy a further one from EADS
France purchased six unmanned air vehicles (UAV) SDTI (Système de drone tactique intérimaire) from Canada and is about to buy a further SIDM (Système intérimaire des drones MALE) medium-altitude long-endurance one... more
UAS-DronesFoliage-penetrating radar tested on A-160T unmanned helicopter
Irvine, California - It offers enhanced coverage of moving vehicles and troops in forest areas
Boeing today announced that its A-160T Hummingbird unmanned helicopter successfully completed 20 test flights with the Foliage Penetration Reconnaissance, Surveillance, Tracking and Engagement Radar (FORESTER).... more
UAS-DronesNorthrop Grumman and EADS unveil the Euro Hawk UAS
Palmdale, USA - First international version of the RQ-4 Global Hawk
Northrop Grumman and EADS Defence & Security (DS) introduced yesterday the first Euro Hawk unmanned aircraft system (UAS) in an unveiling ceremony in Palmdale, California. The Euro Hawk marks the first... more
UAS-DronesLockheed Martin tests 360-degree infrared sensor on the Desert Hawk III UAS
Eagan, USA - For the first time on a small aircraft of this kind
Lockheed Martin announced today it has completed a successful test of a new infrared sensor turret aboard its Desert Hawk III Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), marking the first time a small UAS has flown... more
UAS-DronesVUAS Fire Scout completes flight with new ground station
San Diego, USA - To test systems that will be used with the army
Northrop Grumman-developed MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Unmanned Aircraft System (VUAS) completed a flight under the command and control of a new company-developed STANAG 4586 compatible ground control station... more
UAS-DronesThe UAS Hunter equipped with an automatic landing and take off system
Herndon, USA - It eliminates the need of an external pilot for these phases
Northrop Grumman has equipped and fielded its MQ-5B Hunter Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) with an Automatic Takeoff and Landing System (ATLS) to the Army's UAS Training Battalion, Fort Huachuca, Arizona,... more
UAS-DronesSELEX Galileo’s Falco UAV confirms its multiple payload operational capability
London, UK - By flying the PicoSAR AESA radar combined with an EO system
"SELEX Galileo, of Finmeccanica, successfully completed an intensive flight campaign for its Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (TUAS) Falco to expand its ISR capabilities through the integration of multiple... more
UAS-DronesAustralia to lease Israeli UAVs
Canberra, Australia - To be used in Afghanistan for one year plus an option for further two
The Australian minister of defense John Faulkner confirmed today that his government has leased Israeli-made Heron unmanned air vehicles (UAV), built by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), to be used in... more
UAS-DronesUAS Hunter satellite-guided weapons' testing completed
Herndon, USA - New GPS Viper Strike systems for the US Army
Northrop Grumman announced today that it has successfully completed testing of the new GPS-guided Viper Strike (VS) weapons system on the Hunter Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), in use with the US Army... more
UAS-DronesItalian UAV Predator reaches 5,000 flight hours
Rome, Italy - In missions in Iraq and Afghanistan
The Italian Air Force (AMI) announced the historical target reached by the Task Group Astore (TGA), part of the Joint Air Task Force (JATF) commanded by colonel Giancarlo Maragucci, that has obtained in... more
UAS-DronesGlobal Hawk UAS reaches 25,000 combat hours
San Diego, USA - Used in 1,229 warfare missions and for disaster relief
Northrop Grumman Corporation's RQ-4 Global Hawk reconnaissance unmanned aircraft system (UAS) has reached 25,000 combat hours during an operational sortie last month from an undisclosed location. This... more