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PREMIUM: Egypt seeks more advanced UAV capabilities
Egypt is believed to be interested in the Falco Xplorer ISR platform, in keeping with a strong defence business relationship between Italy and the North African country.
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PREMIUM: Indian Navy surveys the market for USVs
A trio of USVs for surveying shallow waters is required by the Indian Navy.
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Asian navy orders Seagulls
Unnamed customer orders Israeli-built USVs.
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PREMIUM: Egypt seeks more advanced UAV capabilities
Egypt is believed to be interested in the Falco Xplorer ISR platform, in keeping with a strong defence business relationship between Italy and the North African country.
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PREMIUM: Indian Army turns on the Switch for mini-UAVs
India needs UAVs to help monitor its troubled border, and a domestic design will help fill that role with its mini-UAV design.
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Type-X makes progress in mobility tests
Robotic combat vehicle is designed to support mechanised units equipped with IFVs.
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USN places another Defender ROV order
4th September 2020
VideoRay has obtained another multimillion-dollar order for Defender systems under an existing $49 million contract to deliver the Next Generation ROV for the USN. The ...
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Lockheed Martin suggests wingman UAV for Poland
4th September 2020
Lockheed Martin is aiming to offer a new UAV, based on existing systems, for the Harpi Szpon (Harpy Claw) programme in Poland. The new UAV ...
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RAF uses Leonardo C-UAS technology in R&D programme
4th September 2020
Leonardo has delivered the first of four modular ORCUS C-UAS systems to the UK, to support the next stage of an RAF R&D; programme run ...
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Black Eagle family expands with new electric members
1st September 2020
Israel-based Steadicopter has developed new lightweight electrically powered versions of its Black Eagle family of rotary-wing VTOL UAVs. Black Eagle 25E and Black Eagle 50E ...
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Dynetics claims ‘major step forward’ with latest Gremlins test
27th August 2020
After a delay due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Leidos subsidiary Dynetics successfully tested a second X-61A Gremlins Air Vehicle (GAV) plus airborne recovery system in ...
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NAVAIR selects General Atomics for continued MQ-9 work
26th August 2020
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has received a $15.5 million contract modification from US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), for site relocation activities and continued ISR services using ...
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USN chooses contractor support for MK18 UUV upgrades
25th August 2020
Upgrades for the MK18 family of UUV systems operated by the USN are being supported by California-based Areté Associates, under a $9.75 million integration services ...
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PREMIUM: Northrop closes in on international Firebird order
21st August 2020
Northrop Grumman has revealed it is preparing to announce a new Firebird optionally piloted MALE ISR aircraft order for an international customer. Negotiations are under ...
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PREMIUM: South Korea pursues a stealthy UCAV and much more
20th August 2020
South Korea is doggedly rolling out new UAVs for the nation’s armed services, as well as developing new high-tech aircraft for future use. One is ...
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PREMIUM: India wants UAVs plus a counter-UAS system fast
19th August 2020
Vulnerability of UAVs is a concern to the Indian Army, so it is looking at the matter ‘from a strategic perspective and for tactical applications,’ ...
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German Navy starts Skeldar V-200 tests
19th August 2020
The German Navy is conducting static and dynamic shipboard tests of the Skeldar V-200 VTOL UAV on the corvette Braunschweig. Social media posts from senior ...
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PREMIUM: Japan may renege on its Global Hawk acquisition
18th August 2020
Domestic media in Japan reported on 13 August that Tokyo is considering cancelling its purchase of the RQ-4B Block 30(I) Global Hawk. The Japan Air ...
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Tests prove Thor robustness before delivery to Philippines
18th August 2020
The Thor multirotor VTOL mini-UAS from Elbit Systems has completed environmental qualification tests before delivery to the military in the Philippines. According to Elbit, the ...
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Belgium and UK seek SkyGuardian tie-up
18th August 2020
The air forces of Belgium and the UK have signed a bilateral letter of intent to cooperate on training, maintenance, logistical support, interoperability and capacity ...
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RN declares 700X NAS ready for action
17th August 2020
A new UK RN unit to operate shipborne RPAS is ready for deployment. Three flights in 700X Naval Air Squadron (NAS) have been established (Phantom ...
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US officially announces Belgian FMS deal for SkyGuardian
17th August 2020
FMS customer Belgium is to receive four MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAVs, two ground stations, spare parts and support equipment from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. Work on ...
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PREMIUM: US Army gears up for new round of RQ-7B Shadow Block III tests
13th August 2020
The US Army will soon move to a RQ-7B Shadow Block III Follow-On Operational Test and Evaluation (FOT&E;) phase as it looks to bolster capabilities ...
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PREMIUM: Australian Army invests in UGVs with new contracts
11th August 2020
Australia has announced significant investment of A$12.2 million ($8.7 million) in industry contracts for autonomous vehicles and emerging technologies. The money will go on experimentation, ...
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AeroVironment enhances Puma range
11th August 2020
The Puma UAS product line from AeroVironment is being enhanced with a new smart battery and bungee launch system (BLS), the US company announced on ...
