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Raytheon UK comes to DSEI laser focused (Studio)
Raytheon UK has been awarded a demonstrator contract to provide a High-Energy Laser Weapon System to the UK Ministry of Defence.
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First F135 engine depot outside of US is approved
Netherlands F135 engine maintenance facility has been approved for initial depot capability.
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Lockheed Martin to continue network-centric weapons capabilities work for F-35
Lockheed Martin carries on developing network-enabled weapons and electronic-attack capabilities for F-35 operators in the US and allied air forces.
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AUSA 2021: UVision reveals its new HERO Multi-Canister Launcher
UVision has introduced its new Hero Multi-Canister Launcher during the 2021 AUSA annual meeting.
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AUSA 2021: Textron makes the cut for FTUAS downselect
As the US Army's Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) programme ramps up, Textron has revealed it plans on scaling up the company's Aerosonde HQ in a bid to outdo competitors and support future needs of the service.
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New Turkish UAV engine unveiled
TEI's PD-222ST turbodiesel targets weight reduction and higher take-off power. First flight is due on a Baykar TB-3 or AKINCI airframe.
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France completes Patroller tactical UAV tests
The French DGA and Safran have finished Patroller UAV flight tests over Finland.
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KAI and IAI loiter with intent
Integrating manned-unmanned teaming onto its aircraft platforms is uppermost in KAI's mind.
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Teledyne FLIR launches ION M640x tactical UAS
13th October 2021
Teledyne FLIR has added a new UAS type to its product line.
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DSEI 2021: Blue Bear emphasises swarm control
19th September 2021
UK SME Blue Bear has put a 20-drone swarm through its paces.
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Unmanned systems support peacekeeping rehearsals in China
16th September 2021
China explored the use of unmanned systems for United Nations peacekeeping missions in a recent multilateral exercise.
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Raytheon UK comes to DSEI laser focused (Studio)
15th September 2021
Raytheon UK has been awarded a demonstrator contract to provide a High-Energy Laser Weapon System to the UK Ministry of Defence.
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IDEF 2021: Meteksan introduces Kapan counter-drone system
24th August 2021
Improvements to the counter-drone system centre on improved C2 software and drone detection radar.
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US Navy MQ-25 completes first E-2D aerial refuelling flight
19th August 2021
NAVAIR has announced more test success for the MQ-25 Stingray unmanned refueller.
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Turkish drone maker denies autonomous strike capability
16th July 2021
A company official has confirmed the engagement cycle of the Kargu-2, which keeps a human in the loop during attacks on targets.
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Brunei receives Integrator to monitor maritime areas
7th July 2021
Brunei will be able to monitor its maritime territory with its new UAV capability obtained from the US.
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New partnership focuses on applying AI/ML technologies to autonomous aircraft
2nd July 2021
The agreement will help bring greater platform autonomy to UAV Factory’s platforms.
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USAF tests new autonomy core aboard MQ-20 Avenger
1st July 2021
The test flight was designed to showcase the modularity, portability, and scalability of the Skyborg autonomy core system (ACS).
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NAO report exposes Protector cost increases and delays
28th June 2021
Financial issues surrounding the UK's Protector UAV procurement have come to light from a National Audit Office report.
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Marine Corps to receive Heroes
21st June 2021
UVision to provide its Hero-120 aerial loitering munitions systems to the US Marine Corps.
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New Zealand breaks new ground with first Remus 300 export order
21st June 2021
Four Remus 300 UUVs will join a fleet of half a dozen Remus 100s used by the RNZN.
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USN issues Blackjack and ScanEagle contract modification
18th June 2021
Insitu will provide aircraft and services to support the USN and FMS operators of the RQ-21A Blackjack and ScanEagle.
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IAI completes the largest-ever delivery of VTOL UAVs
15th June 2021
BlueBird Aero Systems, partially owned by IAI, completes delivery of 100 VTOL UAVs to an undisclosed European customer.
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Northrop Grumman carries on with BAMS-D support
11th June 2021
Northrop Grumman obtains new Broad Area Maritime Surveillance – Demonstrator contract modification despite USN plans to retire the unmanned aircraft.
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Boeing completes historic unmanned air-to-air refuelling test
10th June 2021
Boeing and the US Navy have demonstrated the first successful test of unmanned air-to-air refuelling.
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USN awards Knifefish retrofit to General Dynamics
7th June 2021
General Dynamics Mission Systems has been awarded a $72.8million contract by the US Navy to retrofit Knifefish mine countermeasure UUVs.
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Emirati firm to showcase UGV in Ukraine
7th June 2021
Milanion Group seeks to generate interest in Ukraine for its Agema UGV.
