UAS-Drones
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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
UAS-DronesItalian Air Force completed first satellite-guided UAV flight between two bases
Cagliari, Italy - This system will allow to operate the Predator from long distances
The first satellite-guided flight of a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Predator-A of the Italian Air Force between two of its bases (Amendola, Foggia and Decimomannu, Cagliari) has been successfully completed... more
UAS-DronesNew class of heavy UAVs developed in Russia
Moscow, Russia - Usable for both reconnaissance missions and as strike airplanes
The Russian industry Kronshtadt has developed a new class of heavy UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) for military use, the Dozor-3, to supply the country's Air Force with advanced battlefield reconnaissance... more
UAS-DronesAssembly of first Euro Hawk for the German Air Force completed
San Diego, USA - It will be delivered by 2010
Northrop Grumman has finished assembling the first Euro Hawk unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for the German Ministry of Defence. With a wing span larger than a commercial airliner and endurance projected... more
UAS-DronesThe X-47B UCAS validated for carrier operations
San Diego, USA - After a two-month test series
Northrop Grumman has recently completed a series of static and dynamic proof load tests to validate the design and structural integrity of the US Navy's first X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) for... more
UAS-DronesFirst satellite-guided flight of a Predator between two Italian bases
Cagliari, Italy - On August 3 the UAV will take off from Amendola (Foggia) and will land in Decimomannu (Cagliari)
For the first time an Italian Air Force UAV (Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle) will fly between two bases guided through a satellite link. On August 3 the Predator A will take off from Amendola (Foggia), base... more
UAS-DronesEADS tests largest European UAS system
CFB Goose Bay, Canada - With technologies developed in recent years
In a series of tests including four flights, Defence & Security (DS) unit of the EADS (European Aeronautics Defense and Space Company) consortium has successfully tested the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)... more
UAS-DronesAESIR, a new UAS family on display at "UV Europe 2009"
Newport, Wales - For surveillance and cargo lift
AESIR industry will showcase its new family of Unmanned Airborne Systems (UAS) at the "UV Europe Conference" being held at the Celtic Manor Hotel today and tomorrow. The new family of Vertical Take... more
UAS-DronesNorthrop Grumman to take part in "UV Europe 2009"
Newport, UK - In Newport on July 22 and 23 it will showcase its UAS systems
Northrop Grumman will be participating in the "UV Europe 2009" conference and exhibition that takes place 22-23 July at the Celtic Manor Hotel, Newport, Wales and will address military and civil unmanned... more
UAS-DronesFire Scout supplied real-time video feed
San Diego, USA - It will be carried on the USS McInerney frigate
Northrop Grumman announced today that one of its MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Takeoff and Landing Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (VTUAV) testing in the USA provided a real-time video feed of electro-optical/infrared... more
UAS-DronesDrones' battle in Georgia
Tbilisi, Georgia - Charges and denials bounce between Tbilisi, Russia and Abkhazia
According to the Georgian government, Russia would have yesterday increased its reconnaissance missions with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) in the skies of the Caucasian republic. Previously Georgia itself... more
UAS-DronesBAE Systems to develop new UAV technologies
Canberra, Australia - For the Australian department of defense
The Australian department of defense assigned BAE Systems the task to develop a demonstration program for new UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) surveillance capabilities and technologies. In particular,... more
UAS-DronesFirst flight for MQ-8B Fire Scout VUAS
San Diego, USA - Designed for land-based operations
A MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Unmanned Aircraft System (VUAS), built by Northrop Grumman and designated P7, has successfully completed first flight operations. Unlike current Navy configured Fire Scouts,... more
UAS-DronesFirst Block 40 Global Hawk UAS unveiled
Palmdale, USA - Flight testing to start next month
The first of 15 next generation RQ-4 Block 40 Global Hawk UASs, built by Northrop Grumman for the US Air Force, has been unveiled in a ceremony yesterday at Northrop Grumman's Palmdale, California, manufacturing... more
UAS-DronesRussia to purchase Israeli drones
Moscow, Russia - USD 53 million deal for 12 UAVs
Russia reached an agreement with Israel for the purchase of 12 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). The contract is worth USD 53 million, the deputy chief of Moscow's Federal Service for Military-Technical... more
UAS-DronesSagem and Stemme present the "Patroller" drone
Paris, France - During the "Paris Air Show 2009"
At the "Paris Air Show" today, Sagem (SAFRAN group) and Stemme unveiled Patroller, a new dual long-endurance surveillance drone for both defense and security missions. It combines the Sagem’s expertise i... more
UAS-DronesNew UAS division for Boeing
Paris, France - Announced during the "Paris Air Show 2009"
Boeing today, during the "Paris Air Show 2009" in Paris-Le Bourget (from June 15 to 21), announced the formation of an Unmanned Airborne Systems (UAS) division within its defense and space business unit.... more
UAS-DronesAntitrust's green light for Finmeccanica-Abu Dhabi joint-venture
Rome, Italy - Alenia and ADASI will produce MALE UAS systems together
The antitrust authority gave its green light to the joint-venture between Alenia Aeronautica (Finmeccanica group) and Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments (ADASI) to build and sell unmanned aerial... more
UAS-DronesBoeing proposes its A-160T as UAS cargo demonstrator
St. Louis, USA - The contract will be awarded in July
Boeing on Monday submitted a proposal offering its A-160T Hummingbird for the US Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory's Immediate Cargo Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Demonstration Program. The demonstration... more
UAS-DronesBoeing reaches $25 million reinvestments in Canadian economy
Ottawa, Canada - Under an agreement with Ottawa's government
Boeing and its wholly owned subsidiary Insitu announced the first $25 million in contracts to Canadian companies as part of a government order for small unmanned aerial vehicle (SUAV) services. The... more