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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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AeroVironment calls on US Army to scrap FTUAS Increment 2
A leading competitor involved in the US Army's Future Tactical Unmanned Aerial System (FTUAS) programme wants to see a forthcoming phase in the project axed.
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GM Defense introduces a new variant to its ISV family
The Expeditionary Logistics and Mission Support Concept Vehicle is a four-passenger platform with a cargo box. Similar to the traditional nine-troop carrier, it is light enough to be sling-loaded from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and compact enough to fit inside a CH-47 Chinook helicopter.
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UK picks Skydio X2D as platform for new nano-UAS capabilities
X2D drones from US-based Skydio with AI algorithms and a 3D scanning capability will be provided under Spiral 4 of the UK MoD Future Capabilities Group nano-UAS framework programme.
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DGA missile test unit puts surveillance on a tether
The Orion 2 tethered UAV will be used to enhance observation and security at two French missile test sites.
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Drone Defence: Putting C-UAS Technologies to the Test (Studio)
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Golden Eagle quadcopters destined for Ukraine
7th April 2022
An unnamed European NATO military is buying 15 quadcopter mini-UAVs for onward transfer to Ukraine.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Boeing floats idea of tailhook-equipped Ghost Bat for USN
6th April 2022
Could the newly christened MQ-28A Ghost Bat UAV find work with the USN?
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Air Warfare
Air Warfare magazine: FVL and Eastern European helicopters
5th April 2022
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Uncrewed Vehicles
UK and US military researchers trial biofuelled UAV
1st April 2022
R&D work on synthetic fuel may help the RAF to achieve its ambitious objective of net-zero carbon emissions from its operations by 2040.
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Air Warfare
Australia axes its Reapers in surprise cancellation
1st April 2022
Reigniting emotions from the cancellation of its submarine programme last year, Australia has now done much the same with its planned Reaper buy from the US.
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Naval Warfare
Remus 300 joins USN Program of Record
31st March 2022
Remus 300 has been selected to join the USN Small UUV Program of Record.
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Air Warfare
MoD selects Elbit Systems UK to deliver autonomous UAS swarms
30th March 2022
Autonomous UAS swarms will be used by the UK MoD for surveillance, with the capability to fly and monitor for up to eight hours.
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Air Warfare
DSA 2022: TAI affirms commitment to Malaysia even if bids fail
30th March 2022
Even if it is unsuccessful in bids for MALE UAV and light combat/trainer aircraft programmes, Turkish Aerospace (TAI) executives confirmed to Shephard that the company aims to build ‘long-term relationships’ in Malaysia.
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Land Warfare
FN Herstal demonstrates new C-UAS solutions
29th March 2022
The deFNder Family of Remote Weapon Stations from FN Herstal was tested for countering UAVs during the NATO Non-Lethal Technology Exercise (NNTEX-C) in Sardinia, Italy.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA 2022: Tactical UAV points way to Malaysian self-reliance
29th March 2022
The Malaysian-developed Deftech Tactical UAV was designed to reduce reliance on foreign OEMs.
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Air Warfare
SeaGuardian UAVs to reach Taiwan in 2025
28th March 2022
Taiwan's SeaGuardians will bring brand new capabilities to the ROC Armed Forces, including ISR, target acquisition and counter-land, counter-sea and anti-submarine strike capabilities.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA 2022: Malaysian-made electric UAV goes on display
28th March 2022
The Helang UAV is a fully electric VTOL platform with a two-person ground control station.
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Air Warfare
MQ-28A Ghost Bat emerges into the light
22nd March 2022
Australia continues to make progress with its cutting-edge programme to deliver a fighter-type UAV.
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Training
UK Royal Navy recruits Banshee UAS for Project Vampire
17th March 2022
Following the invitation to tender in January, the UK MoD has contracted QinetiQ for Project Vampire.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Russia claims to have inflicted first TB2 UAV loss on Ukraine
17th March 2022
Images have surfaced purportedly showing a first Ukrainian TB2 UAV loss.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Syria functions as combat lab for redesigned Lancet-3 loitering munition
17th March 2022
Russian forces in Syria have apparently combat-tested a redesigned version of the Lancet-3 loitering munition with a larger warhead.
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Digital Battlespace
Ultra-small mission computer addresses SWaP constraints
15th March 2022
A new ultra-small form factor rugged mission computer can be used in diverse defence and aerospace applications, says developer Curtiss-Wright.
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Training
USAF issues Bandit design contract for UAV-based red air training
15th March 2022
As part of the Bandit programme, Blue Force Technologies will mature a high-performance UAV design for adversary air training with US pilots.
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Air Warfare
Pakistan indicates Turkish UAV procurements
15th March 2022
Pakistan is improving the air force's capability with new platforms such as UCAVs from Turkey.
