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.
Training
Singapore Army experiments with robot dog teaming at Exercise Forging Sabre
The Singapore Army is testing robotic dogs and UAVs for urban operations on exercise in the US.
Defence Notes
US Army seeks 'fundamental transformation' to face future threats
‘The army is really undergoing its most fundamental transformation in 40 years. We are moving away from the system that we designed in the 80s’, Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth has claimed,
Uncrewed Vehicles
NATO uncrewed maritime exercise under way off the coast of Portugal
Twenty-five navies, eight NATO entities and more than thirty companies and universities are currently involved in Robotic Experimentation Prototyping Augmented by Maritime Unmanned Systems Exercise 2023 (REPMUS 23), held off the coast of Portugal until 29 September.
Land Warfare
Russia tests C-UAS slat protection over turrets and anti-UAV jamming systems for armoured vehicles
Russian defence companies are adapting to emerging threats and exploring ways to counter top-attack munitions and first-person-view (FPV) UAVs.
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Orbiting the Future: How New Satellite Technologies are Revolutionising Global Communications
With the satellite industry at a pivotal juncture, Intelsat is investing in advanced technologies like 5G and optical communications, striving to enhance worldwide connectivity and address emerging governmental needs.
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CH-47 Chinook: why the timeless helicopter design is still a heavy-lift contender on the modern battlefield
From its emergence as a ground-breaking design in the 1950s to its widespread deployment in diverse operations worldwide, the Chinook continues to leave an indelible mark on the aviation landscape. Shephard sums up the latest developments and tells you everything you need to know about the workhorse of many armies and air forces in the 2020s.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Drone Defence: Fighting Back Against UAS (Studio)
Raytheon Missiles & Defense is increasingly focused on counter-UAS technologies, notably through its KuRFS radar and Coyote family of effectors.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
GA highlights UAS advanced cockpit applications for manned aircraft
27th July 2009
Characterized as “the premier U.S. Department of Defense live joint and coalition intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) interoperability demonstration,” the ongoing “Empire Challenge ‘09” (6-31 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
SeeByte Very Shallow Water Mine Neutralisation Trial a Success
27th July 2009
SeeByte, the global leader in creating smart software for unmanned underwater vehicles, successfully completed the final trial in Panama City Beach, Florida of its new …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
French students behind the world's first solar-powered blimp
24th July 2009
More than 30 French university students have collaborated to design the world’s first solar-powered blimp, Nephelios, unveiled at the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
EC '09 ROVER 5 demonstrations highlight encrypted full motion video downlink
24th July 2009
“Empire Challenge,” the premier US Department of Defense live joint and coalition intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) interoperability demonstration, began in 2004 under the leadership …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Diamond DA42 ANGEL-EYE flies unmanned
23rd July 2009
Diamond Aircraft, a leading manufacturer of all composite certified general aviation aircraft, and Aeronautics, a primary global provider of security consulting services and defense applications, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Heriot-Watt University triumphs at SAUC-E 2009
23rd July 2009
Heriot-Watt University triumphed over international competitors at the fourth Student Autonomous Underwater Competition - Europe (SAUC-E 2009), held at the Qinetiq Ocean Basin, in Gosport, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Empire Challenge spotlights Scan Eagle with NanoSAR imaging radar
23rd July 2009
As the premier U.S. Department of Defense live joint and coalition intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) interoperability demonstration, "Empire Challenge '09" (EC 09) is providing …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Aurora Excalibur UAS Makes First Flight
21st July 2009
Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation (Aurora) announced today that it has successfully completed the first flight of the Excalibur Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The vertical takeoff …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
New family of UAVs make appearance at UV Conference
21st July 2009
A new family of Unmanned Airborne Systems is making its appearance at the UV Europe Conference being held at the Celtic Manor Hotel on 22 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Australia target drone tender to be issued in October
21st July 2009
Australia will release a formal request for tender in October for its Joint Project 66 phase 1 air defence target system requirement, with planning calling …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Northrop Grumman Highlights Unmanned Systems Capabilities at UV Europe 2009
21st July 2009
Northrop Grumman Corporation will be participating in the UV Europe conference and exhibition where it will highlight its industry leading capabilities in unmanned aircraft systems …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Blue Bear Systems flies into the record books
16th July 2009
An unmanned aircraft developed by Bedford-based Blue Bear Systems Research opened the flying display at the prestigious RAF Waddington International Air Show held on 4 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UVflightplanner Now Offers FAA-Approved GPS RAIM Prediction Analysis
16th July 2009
UVflightplanner.com, now offers clients the option of having a flight plan calculated with a GPS RAIM (Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring) prediction analysis (including oceanic). Universal’s …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
French unmanned aircraft protect Bagram Airmen, coalition forces
14th July 2009
Airmen of the French unmanned aircraft system operational squadron here are active on patrols in the sky over Afghanistan looking for any movement that could …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Officials announce Predator, Reaper additional formal training location
14th July 2009
Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico will be the new location for an additional MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper formal training unit, announced the …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Aeroart exploring small logistics UAS
14th July 2009
French unmanned air system developer Aeroart is exploring potential development of a lightweight logistics air vehicle with two concepts now being market tested. The proposed …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
CBP Completes Unmanned Aircraft Surveillance in Great Lakes Region
13th July 2009
US Customs and Border Protection's Office of Air and Marine announced that it concluded surveillance operations along the U.S. side of the maritime border of …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Mercury Computer Systems announces $2.7 million order for Predator upgrade
13th July 2009
Mercury Computer Systems has announced it has received a $2.7 million production order from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to provide RACE++ Series rugged computing modules …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US$1.6 million prize pool for joint Australia-US UGV challenge
13th July 2009
The Australian Department of Defence and the United States Army Research Development & Engineering Command (RDECOM) are jointly sponsoring a new urban unmanned ground vehicle …
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