Uncrewed Vehicles
SOF Week 2023: AeroVironment introduces VTOL kit for Puma AE UAS (video)
AeroVironment has introduced the Puma VTOL kit, designed for plug-and-play integration into Puma 2 AE and Puma 3 AE small uncrewed aircraft systems.
Anduril and GA-ASI have raced ahead in the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) initiative, securing contracts with the US Air Force to build production representative flight test platforms.
The service has been conducting various procurement and development efforts to integrate unmanned surface and underwater vehicles into its inventory.
Ongoing discussions between Greece and Israeli arms manufacturer Rafael to acquire Spyder air defence systems underscored the resilience of international business ties despite geopolitical tensions.
The UAE defence conglomerate has put an aggressive strategy in place to increase its share of exports while navigating the growing gap between East and West.
AeroVironment has introduced the Puma VTOL kit, designed for plug-and-play integration into Puma 2 AE and Puma 3 AE small uncrewed aircraft systems.
Raytheon Missiles & Defense is increasingly focused on counter-UAS technologies, notably through its KuRFS radar and Coyote family of effectors.
12th June 2014
The US Navy’s USS Freedom Littoral Combat Ship (LCS 1) was the setting for a mixed manned-unmanned aircraft fleet demonstration flight on 12 May, when …
12th June 2014
AeroVironment will provide a range of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) mapping and Geographic Information System (GIS) services to BP Exploration (Alaska) over a five-year period …
11th June 2014
In cooperation with the US Army Tank-Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC), Lockheed Martin has completed the second set of demonstrations of the Autonomous …
11th June 2014
While militaries continue to garner benefits from increased synergy with commercial industry, they still require a change in mindset regarding the use of ROVs, industry …
11th June 2014
Potential of UAVs in the civil sector will not be realised until the reliability of the systems is increased to be at least on par …
11th June 2014
The recent flights of a USAF Global Hawk in UK airspace have highlighted the capability the nation has to fly aircraft of this size, as …
10th June 2014
Saab will supply its Double Eagle mine countermeasures (MCM) underwater vehicle to the Polish Navy following the force’s selection of the system for its Kormoran …
10th June 2014
Armed forces around the world will rapidly require an ability to operate UAVs in their respective national airspace as platforms are repatriated from operational theatres, …
10th June 2014
Germany’s ill-fated Euro Hawk programme is still alive and Europe’s MALE 2020 project continues at a slow but steady pace, according to officials at Airbus …
9th June 2014
Elbit Systems will supply its Hermes 900 HFE unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to the Swiss Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) under …
6th June 2014
The Camcopter S-100 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has carried out a series of demonstrations for the Brazilian Navy and Ministry of Defence from the Brazilian …
4th June 2014
The EU-sponsored development of a UUV for port security is expected to transition testing from Lisbon to Athens over the next few days as the …
4th June 2014
The C-Worker unmanned surface vehicle (USV) developed by ASV has completed a seabed transponder calibration trial in the Gulf of Mexico, the company reported on …
3rd June 2014
Following the Office of Naval Research’s (ONR’s) decision to overlook the K-Max cargo UAS for its Autonomous Aerial Cargo/Utility System (AACUS) effort, developers Lockheed Martin …
30th May 2014
The Italian Navy has commenced technical evaluations of the Camcopter S-100 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) aboard the San Giusto Landing Helicopter Dock. The vessel has …
30th May 2014
Northrop Grumman has announced plans to collaborate with Diamond Aircraft Industries on the development of new intelligence-gathering aircraft capabilities to meet the requirements of the …
21st May 2014
Companies from France, Germany and Italy have delivered a proposal to the national armament director of each nation calling for requirements for a European MALE …
20th May 2014
USSOCOM Commander Adm Bill McRaven has listed his aspirations for unmanned support of his organisation, while future commitment to Afghanistan continues to be considered, the …
20th May 2014
Textron Systems Unmanned Systems announced on 19 May that it had received a new task order under the US Navy Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) …