Andøya Space Center, Telenor and Robot Aviation have teamed up to develop and test an emergency response UAS, Andøya announced on 16 May.
The new system will be developed using Norwegian technologies to support emergency response operations in areas without coverage for mobile communication, VHF or maritime broadband radio.
The UAS will be fitted with telecommunications equipment as well as photo and video cameras, radar and other sensors in order to improve situational awareness and communications needs at the time of accidents or natural disasters.
The team will also assess whether the system is suitable for other purposes, such as inspection work after avalanches, animal counting and temporary communications coverage.
The project is planned to run through to mid-2019.
As the dynamics of aerial combat rapidly evolve, Chinese scientists have engineered a sophisticated air separation drone model that can fragment into up to six drones, each capable of executing distinct battlefield roles and challenging the efficacy of current anti-drone defences such as the UK’s Dragonfire laser system.
Advancements in air defence technologies have begun to reshape aerial combat dynamics in the Middle East, as illustrated by recent events involving the Israeli Air Force and Hezbollah.
Both sides of the Russia-Ukraine war have been using UAS for effective low-cost attacks, as well as impactful web and social media footage. Thousands more have now been committed to Ukrainian forces.
The US Army has intentions to develop light, medium and heavy variants of the Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV) as part of the branche’s Next Generation Combat Vehicle family.
DroneSentry-X, a cross-vehicle compatible, automated 360° C-UAS detect and defeat device, can offer 360° awareness and protection using integrated sensors. According to its manufacturer, it is suitable for mobile operations, on-site surveillance and on-the-move missions.
Funded by the country’s former president, the new C-UAS systems will be sent to the frontline where they have already been tested against Russian invading forces.
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