All Military UAVs news – Page 92
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Israeli air force investigates Hermes 450 crash
An Israeli air force Elbit Systems Hermes 450 unmanned air vehicle crashed into the sea off the coast of Ashkelon on 8 October.
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Watchkeeper UAV edges towards UK acceptance
The UK Military Aviation Authority has made a first type approval for the British Army’s delayed Watchkeeper unmanned air system.
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BlueBird scoops Latin American order
BlueBird has won a contract to supply its SpyLite mini unmanned air system to a Latin American country, where the equipment will be used mainly for "civil surveillance" tasks.
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Chilean navy considers Hermes 900 deal
The Chilean navy is evaluating a possible procurement of Elbit Systems' Hermes 900 tactical unmanned air vehicle for maritime patrol tasks.
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First commercial UAV flights meet mixed success
The first FAA-approved commercial flights of unmanned air vehicles (UAV) met with mixed results following a successful first flight and unsuccessful second.
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US navy grapples with different UCLASS philosophies
The Joint Requirements Oversight Council’s (JROC) recently revealed decision to fundamentally alter the goals for the US Navy’s unmanned carrier-launched surveillance and strike (UCLASS) aircraft programme may be at the centre of an ideological struggle for the future of naval aviation.
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US military to fund Niger DA42 upgrade
The US Navy intends to pay for an upgrade to Niger’s two Diamond Aircraft DA42 surveillance aircraft.
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Northrop Grumman MQ-8C makes first engine runs
The Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire-X vertical take-off unmanned air vehicle has turned on its engines for the first time ...
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USAF and Boeing fly QF-16 drone without pilot
Boeing and the US Air Force have flown a QF-16 target drone without a pilot for the first time, from Tyndall AFB, Florida ...
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ANALYSIS: Industry concerned about US Navy UCLASS requirements
Changed requirements for the US Navy's UCLASS requirement could lead to some bidding companies withdrawing, industry sources say ...
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ANALYSIS: Textron’s Scorpion will struggle to find a niche
Analysts are unsure about what markets Textron AirLand is targeting with its new jet-powered Scorpion light tactical aircraft.
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USAF trying to come up with business case for JSTARS replacement
The US Air Force is trying to come up with a business case to replace its ageing “large wing” intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets
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USAF to roll out future unmanned aircraft plan 'soon'
The US Air Force expects to roll out a 'vector' for its unmanned aircraft fleet 'soon', says the service’s top intelligence officer
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Singapore steps toward F-16 upgrade
Singapore has officially stated its intention to upgrade its Lockheed Martin F-16 C/D aircraft.
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Seconds-out for Cassius UAV
Raytheon UK and Cranfield Aerospace have jointly developed an unmanned air vehicle named Cassius ...
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Northrop, Bombardier to deliver last BACN aircraft to USAF
Bombardier is ready to deliver its last communications-roled Global Express business jet to the USAF ...
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Aeronautics wins $20m Asian UAS deal
Israeli unmanned air systems manufacturer Aeronautics has sealed a deal with an undisclosed southeast Asian country for the supply of its Aerostar tactical...
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DSEI: Selex marks mini and micro UAV success
Finmeccanica's Selex ES has marked a successful week for its unmanned air systems business, achieving Italian air force certification for micro and mini...
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US Air Force to buy additional RQ-4 Global Hawk Block 30s
The US Air Force has issued a pre-solicitation notice to purchase additional Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk Block 30 unmanned air vehicles (UAV), despite...
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US Navy begins unmanned refuelling trials
The US Navy has begun its first unmanned air-to-air refueling trials, only weeks after the first unmanned aircraft carrier landings. For the refueling...