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.
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.
The Caiman helmet has been designed to be scalable for dynamic operations with mission-specific accessories and can incorporate electronics, communications headsets and other critical equipment.
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.
6th November 2023
QinetiQ’s Obsidian C-UAS radar can work as a static or deployable system and its on-the-move capability has marked a major step forward for C-UAS systems of this size.
5th November 2023
The US Navy already has medium-sized unmanned surface vessels but this new programme has represented the first step towards a potential large capability.
3rd November 2023
Roke will attempt to integrate systems and its own architecture to create a C-UAS system ready for launch in 2024.
3rd November 2023
The Italian Navy has been notable for its significant lack of investment in uncrewed systems and has no operational capabilities in this domain, but the recent three-year Defence Programmes document has initiated two new projects.
3rd November 2023
The Italian Navy has been notable for its significant lack of investment in uncrewed systems and has no operational capabilities in this domain, but the recent three-year Defence Programmes document has initiated two new projects.
2nd November 2023
The latest Naval Aerial Drone System trials aimed to showcase the UAS performance capabilities in surveillance and intelligence missions.
2nd November 2023
The contract awarded to Anduril Industries will explore innovative capabilities for force protection and counter-intrusion, as well as counter-unmanned aircraft system solutions for the RAF and Strategic Command on Permanent Joint Operating Bases.
2nd November 2023
The 2023 Next-Generation Communication Networks Technology event featured innovative technologies transforming the battlefield, including drones, ground-robotic systems and a robot dog.
1st November 2023
The company has proven success in undersea operations but has been pushing to improve capability and further demonstrate its systems' ability to provide surveillance.
1st November 2023
The four competitors of the US Army RCV-Light exhibited their platforms featuring various types of payloads.
1st November 2023
A signed contract between Airbus, FCMS and MBDA will focus on technology maturation, with an emphasis on complementary basic technologies for NGWS and the Future Combat Air System use from 2040.
31st October 2023
As the Enforcer system awaits approval from the Bundeswehr, the full-rate production has been scheduled to commence before the end of 2023. MBDA has also been exploring various Enforcer variants including an air-launched version.
25th October 2023
A new agreement between Sentient and Shield AI, who have worked together to combine their respective sensor and system, will aim to strengthen the relationship.
24th October 2023
A new uncrewed Royal Air Force aircraft, capable of global surveillance operations, will begin trials in the UK this week.
24th October 2023
The three-week demonstrations will take place in December at the Marines Training Center, in O’ahu, Hawaii.
24th October 2023
Boeing will continue working with Australian partner Ferra for the supply of precision aerial munitions for five more years.
23rd October 2023
The Twister UAV, which has a flight endurance of 75 minutes and a wingspan of 1.25m, was on display for the first time at AUSA in Washington earlier this month.
23rd October 2023
South Korean companies displayed a multitude of developmental and conceptual UAVs at Seoul ADEX 2023.
20th October 2023
BAE Systems' vehicle hosts an external mission equipment package interchangeable top plate, intended to enhance the hull structure and provide flexibility to quickly integrate other mission equipment.