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News - parafoil
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Royal Navy selects Animal Dynamics parafoil UAV for second phase of Heavy Lift challenge
14th March 2023
With a payload capacity of 135kg, the Stork STM can fly up to 400km using a parafoil wing to generate lift.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Animal Dynamics' parafoil UAS aims to tackle logistics challenges
13th December 2022
Animal Dynamics has partnered with Orbital UAV to explore propulsion solutions for its parafoil-wing Stork-STM UAS.
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Defence Notes
USN orders support for ram-air parachutes
5th November 2021
SSK Industries to provide critical safety items for ram-air parachutes used by SOF.
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Military Logistics
US Army picks partner for SBIR study into low-signature frontline logistics
28th January 2021
Logos Technologies is researching refinements and modifications to its Parahawk hybrid-electric parafoil.
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Naval Warfare
GARC/TALONS demonstrated for LCS mission module
29th November 2019
The US Navy has carried out an at-sea demonstration of the Greenough Advanced Rescue Craft (GARC) and Towed Airborne Lift of Naval Systems (TALONS) as …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
China tests ‘military’ paragliding UAV
12th November 2015
In another innovation in the unmanned field from China, news emerged this week of a paragliding UAV that has recently concluded tests in Tibet. Chinese …
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Defence Notes
Farnborough: Flying buggy launched (video)
21st July 2014
Gilo Industries unveiled its Parajet Skyrunner at Farnborough International Airshow, which the company argues can potentially be applied to a variety of military applications. Skyrunner …
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Military Logistics
Dutch choose Airborne Systems delivery system
9th October 2013
The Dutch Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) has selected Airborne Systems to deliver Firefly and Microfly guided precision aerial delivery systems to Dutch SOF units. Airborne …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
KAI flags scaled down Night Intruder variant
9th July 2009
Korea Aerospace Industries has quietly begun to market test a revised scaled down configuration of its Night Intruder 300 unmanned air system. A model of …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Quad-A 2009 - Conceptual medical UAS pod begins flight testing
6th May 2009
US Army Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) developers have conducted flight testing on “Quick Meds,” a precision UAS medical delivery system designed for use …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
AAI advances development of Shadow 200
7th October 2008
Textron company AAI is showcasing two new development's for its Shadow 200 UAV at this year's AUSA Annual exhibition in Washington, DC. On display is …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - small
Heavy Lift Capability (UASHLC) [UK]
Programme Background Requirement & Objective The RN has identified a requirement to acquire an RPAS to transport cargo and supplies between ships and personnel. When mature, it ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
STORK STM
The STORK-STM is a developmental heavy-lift UAV. Designed by Animal Dynamics, the UAV will feature an Orbital UAV engine and is primarily designed for cargo-carrying operations; ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Night Intruder 300
The Night Intruder 300 is a fixed-wing TUAV able to carry out a range of missions, including surveillance, reconnaissance, target acquisition, battlefield observation and battle ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
Seeker 200
Previously designated Seeker II, the Seeker 200 UAV is designed to conduct real-time surveillance, target location and acquisition, artillery fire correction and ELINT. Known users of the ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
I-View MK250
Israel Aerospace Industries’ largest UAS in the I-View family of TUAS is the advanced, medium-range MK250. The MK250 belongs to the I-View Eyeview or Firebird ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical
I-View MK50
Israel Aerospace Industries’ smallest UAS in the I-View family of TUAS is the MK50. The system is able to land almost anywhere using a parafoil. ...
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ACRIDS
The ACRIDS (Aerial Cargo Rider System) is a GNSS-based Precision Airdrop System for safe and accurate delivery of goods at a pre-designated location, in support ...
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Military UAS - MALE, Military UAS - rotary-wing
Snowgoose (CQ-10)
The Snowgoose is a multipurpose aerial cargo delivery system that has reached IOC with the US Armed Forces. Capable of carrying a large payload and ...
