Think tank lays out role of unmanned aircraft in future Taiwan conflict
A USA think tank contends that drones will be critical to defending Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attack and makes several recommendations for developing this capability.
MQ-9B gains updates to improve performance in long-range kill chains
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and Lockheed Martin are incorporating a Net-Enabled Weapons (NEW) capability into the MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned air vehicle (UAV).
Spain’s unmanned SIRTAP flies through its critical design review
Spain’s Airbus Defence & Space-developed SIRTAP tactical unmanned air vehicle (UAV) has cleared its critical design review activity.
Baykar prepares TB3 UAV for aircraft carrier tests
Turkish unmanned air vehicle (UAV) maker Baykar has continued development of its TB3 unmanned aircraft, including ski-jump tests in preparation for trials aboard Turkey’s sole aircraft carrier.
DARPA designates secretive UAV as XRQ-73
The Pentagon’s secretive technology incubator has designated a new experimental aircraft: the unmanned XRQ-73.
Taiwan cleared for big loitering munition sale amid Chinese belligerence
The US government has cleared the possible sale of over 1,000 loitering munitions to Taiwan that could be employed in the event of an attempted Chinese invasion.
Australia poised for arrival of first MQ-4C Triton
The Royal Australian Air Force’s first Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton unmanned air vehicle is poised to arrive in Australia, following extensive preparations and training.
Avilus comes to the rescue with Grille medical evacuation drone
It started as a conversation with a general who was interested in fielding a “flying stretcher” – now German developer Avilus is promoting its unmanned Grille platform at the ILA Berlin air show.
IAI’s Heron TP makes splash at ILA ahead of German army operations
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is exhibiting at the ILA Berlin air show as its Heron TP system nears entry into service with the German military.
Airbus defence unit to display ‘Wingman’ concept at ILA Berlin air show
Airbus Defence & Space will unveil a full-scale model of a conceptual ‘Wingman’ asset during the ILA Berlin air show on 5 June.