All Military UAVs articles – Page 50
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Royal Navy embarks on Unmanned Warrior exercise
The UK Royal Navy kicked off its first exercise dedicated to the introduction of unmanned systems on 10 October, in a demonstration of the service’s commitment to the introduction of the technology into future operations.
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VIDEO: Iran reveals newest RQ-170 attempt
Iran has revealed its newest attempt at reverse engineering the Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel unmanned air vehicle, which according to local media has been dubbed the Saeqeh, or "Lightning".
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RAF eyes British weapons for Protector fleet
The UK Royal Air Force remains confident that it will introduce British-made weapons onto its future Protector unmanned air vehicle, although a final decision on this element of the programme has yet to be made.
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Facebook not focusing on launch and recovery of Aquila UAV
Facebook says its Aquila unmanned air vehicle will not have a landing gear or operate from commercial airports because of the infrequency of launches and recoveries it envisages for the aircraft.
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European MALE definition study phase begins
A definition study phase for the future European medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned air vehicle development has begun, paving the way for an operational sovereign system to enter use by 2025.
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Avianca develops autonomous drone for airliners
Avianca is internally developing an autonomous drone to inspect grounded aircraft for damage caused by lightning and bird strikes, the low-cost Latin American carrier says.
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IAI to offer Brazilian production of Heron 1
The Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Heron 1 unmanned air vehicle will be produced in Brazil if the type is selected for a new requirement with the nation’s air force.
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Schiebel and Diehl extend teaming agreement for German Camcopter bid
Diehl Defence and Schiebel have renewed an agreement to continue bidding the latter's Camcopter rotary-wing unmanned air vehicle to the German navy.
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Safran and Urban Aeronautics team to explore Cormorant propulsion
Safran Helicopter Engines and Urban Aeronautics have signed a memorandum of understanding to study propulsion options for the latter’s Cormorant unmanned air vehicle.
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Bell unveils V-247 Vigilant unmanned tiltrotor
Bell Helicopter has unveiled a unmanned tiltrotor aircraft, the V-247 Vigilant, as it looks towards a future requirement from the US Marine Corps for a large, armed platform capable of operating from ships.
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Boeing, Korean Air join up for unmanned MD500 gunship
Boeing and Korean Air have signed a memorandum of agreement to jointly develop the MD Helicopters MD500 into an unmanned asset.
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Four Solar Ship airships ordered for African aid transport
Solar Ship has received an order for four of its cargo-carrying airships from Africa-based Manaf Freighters, for use in freight transport and disaster relief.
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UVision and Firstec team to pitch Hero 30 loitering munition to South Korea
UVision and Firstec have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote the former’s Hero 30 loitering munition to the South Korean market.
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Certifiable Predator B nears flight test phase
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is carrying out ground tests of its newly built Certifiable Predator B unmanned air vehicle, ahead of a flight campaign at the US Army’s Yuma Proving Ground throughout 2017 and 2018.
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AeroVironment tests Blackwing as naval communications relay
An AeroVironment Blackwing unmanned air vehicle has demonstrated its ability to act as a communications link between surface and underwater vessels, while simultaneously providing overwatch of the area.
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European aviation groups call for improved UAV safety
A group of European aviation bodies has called for a number of “urgent measures” to be taken in order to guarantee the safety of manned aviation as unmanned air vehicles are increasingly introduced into national airspace.
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BlueBird UAVs integrated with new payloads
BlueBird Aero Systems has integrated a high-definition surveillance sensor and a communications payload into two of its unmanned air vehicles – the SpyLite Mini and ThunderB small tactical system.
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Tactical Robotics steps up Cormorant UAV test programme
Tactical Robotics is expanding the testing of its Cormorant unmanned air vehicle, including the introduction of advanced flight controls and multiple sensors.
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Israeli military defining quadcopter UAV design
The Israel defence forces’ land command and the nation’s defence ministry are developing an unmanned quadcopter to support ground units.
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WB Electronics introduces new unmanned capabilities
The Łoś (Moose) unmanned air vehicle has been developed by WB Electronics in order to meet the requirements of Polish armed forces seeking a medium-range tactical system.