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.
Naval Warfare
Portugal contracts Damen for multi-purpose vessel designed for integrated uncrewed air and sea systems
The new ship’s primary roles will be search and rescue, emergency relief and oceanic research but will also be used for naval support operations and maritime safety.
Training
I/ITSEC 2023: How VR and AR are reshaping the training capabilities for the Pentagon
DoD’s branches and agencies have been working on multiple programmes in the growing realm of VR and AR to develop advanced systems that can recreate the complexities of a changing battlespace.
Air Warfare
Ukraine fields 5,000 homegrown drones amid Iran's debut of advanced Shahed-238 UAV
Amid escalating tensions and technological advancements in drone warfare, Ukraine has reinforced its front lines with a delivery of 5,000 indigenous drones, paralleled by Iran's revelation of the new jet-powered Shahed-238.
Uncrewed Vehicles
Dubai Airshow 2023: Chinese AR-2000 large ship-borne UAV makes debut
CATIC have displayed its new AR-2000 drone at Dubai Airshow 2023, emphasising ship-based capabilities with PLA already purchasing.
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I/ITSEC 2023: Combined and joint exercises – when is bigger better?
Why armed forces need to focus on the challenges associated with conducting military exercises at different levels and domains, by focusing on interoperability, as well as joint and combined operations.
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I/ITSEC 2023: Climate change – how military training will need to adapt
How climate change poses various challenges and risks to defence training, readiness and infrastructure.
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South Korea and Boeing to jointly research long-endurance aerial UAVs
Boeing and South Korea have solidified plans that would see Boeing UAV design and technology capabilities implemented locally by South Korean companies.
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Ukraine fields 5,000 homegrown drones amid Iran's debut of advanced Shahed-238 UAV
Amid escalating tensions and technological advancements in drone warfare, Ukraine has reinforced its front lines with a delivery of 5,000 indigenous drones, paralleled by Iran's revelation of the new jet-powered Shahed-238.
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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
IAI demonstrates Heron in Brazil
3rd August 2009
A successful demonstration of Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) Heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) System took place last week in Brazil. The demonstration was done at …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Northrop Grumman Completes Structural Assembly of the First Euro Hawk for Germany
3rd August 2009
Northrop Grumman Corporation has finished assembling the first Euro Hawk unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for the German Ministry of Defence (MoD). With a wing span …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
US GAO report calls for greater UAS efficiencies
31st July 2009
The US Government Accountability Office (GAO), self-described as "the investigative arm of Congress" has released a new report calling for greater commonalities and efficiencies among …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
German Armed Forces order 4 LUNA UAV Systems from EMT
30th July 2009
LUNA, the unmanned aerial reconnaissance systems, have proven their reliability and technical maturity in more than 5000 flights and in international missions at day and …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Portable Ku-Band Ground Data Terminal Antenna System from TECOM
30th July 2009
TECOM Industries, a Smiths Interconnect business, today announces the commercial launch of the GDT-2100 Ku-Band Ground Data Terminal Antenna (GDT) System. The GDT-2100 is a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Dynamic tests validate design and structural integrity of X-47B UCAS for carrier operations
30th July 2009
Northrop Grumman Corporation recently completed a series of static and dynamic proof load tests to validate the design and structural integrity of the US Navy's …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Successful first campaign of flight tests for Patroller long-endurance surveillance UAV
29th July 2009
Sagem (Safran group) and Stemme have successfully carried out the first campaign of flight tests for the Patroller long-endurance surveillance UAV system, scheduled to be …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
ViaSat Enerdyne Division Delivers EnerLinks Autotracking Antenna System
29th July 2009
The Enerdyne division of ViaSat is now shipping the EnerLinks III Autotracking Antenna System (ETAS), a complete, high-performance ground station for video and ISR data …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Weaponising UAS Gathers Pace
29th July 2009
Combat operations from Kosovo to Afghanistan over the past decade have convinced the US military and many allied armed forces that the era of ‘weaponised …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
QinetiQ robots deal should help cut transport delays
28th July 2009
Following a successful series of trials, QinetiQ is now working alongside key government partners to deliver a robot based service that is being used to …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Academy officials add unmanned aircraft system into curriculum
28th July 2009
US Air Force Academy officials here integrated unmanned aircraft systems into the school's curriculum. "The Air Force has made unmanned aircraft systems a priority for …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DCNS, Thales and ECA win DGA contract to study drones for mine countermeasures
28th July 2009
The French defence procurement agency (DGA) has awarded DCNS, Thales and ECA a major study contract that is expected to lead, around 2011, to a …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Barracuda returns to the air
27th July 2009
In a test series comprising four flights, EADS Defence & Security (DS) has successfully tested the unmanned flight system (UAV – Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) ‘Barracuda’ …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Unmanned aircraft take on increased importance
27th July 2009
The US military's expanded overseas use of unmanned aircraft highlights the increased importance of such aerial platforms to current and future military operations, senior Air …
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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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Portugal contracts Damen for multi-purpose vessel designed for integrated uncrewed air and sea systems
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![I/ITSEC 2023: How VR and AR are reshaping the training capabilities for the Pentagon]()
I/ITSEC 2023: How VR and AR are reshaping the training capabilities for the Pentagon
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![Ukraine fields 5,000 homegrown drones amid Iran's debut of advanced Shahed-238 UAV]()
Ukraine fields 5,000 homegrown drones amid Iran's debut of advanced Shahed-238 UAV
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![South Korea and Boeing to jointly research long-endurance aerial UAVs]()
South Korea and Boeing to jointly research long-endurance aerial UAVs
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![Portugal contracts Damen for multi-purpose vessel designed for integrated uncrewed air and sea systems]()
Portugal contracts Damen for multi-purpose vessel designed for integrated uncrewed air and sea systems
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![I/ITSEC 2023: How VR and AR are reshaping the training capabilities for the Pentagon]()
I/ITSEC 2023: How VR and AR are reshaping the training capabilities for the Pentagon
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![Ukraine fields 5,000 homegrown drones amid Iran's debut of advanced Shahed-238 UAV]()
Ukraine fields 5,000 homegrown drones amid Iran's debut of advanced Shahed-238 UAV
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![South Korea and Boeing to jointly research long-endurance aerial UAVs]()
South Korea and Boeing to jointly research long-endurance aerial UAVs
