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IAI demonstrates Heron UAS to African nations
Angola's defence ministry is negotiating the purchase of a number of Israel Aerospace Industries Heron 1 unmanned air systems, according to African sources. IAI...
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General Atomics, Ruag sign MoU
General Atomics and Swiss firm Ruag will offer the German armed forces Predator B UAS under a new agreement ...
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NewsVertical take-off UAVs come of age
After facing a turbulent time, manufacturers of vertical take-off unmanned air vehicles are facing increased demand for their products ...
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Dissecting NextGen: a look inside the FAA’s NIEC
A Federal Aviation Administration laboratory in Atlantic City is taking risk out of its NextGen air transport system planning
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NewsUS arms UAVs for Libya missions
The US military has decided to arm unmanned air vehicles already flying two constant surveillance patrols over Libya ...
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NewsPICTURE: Foliage-penetrating radar tests under way with Predator B
The US Southern Command has started final tests on a new radar for unmanned air vehicles designed to penetrate beneath triple-layer jungle canopy ...
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Small UAVs almost ready to carry new class of guided weapons
Two companies have unveiled designs for lightweight weapons to arm UAVs like the RQ-7 Shadow ...
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IAI offers to sell Heron, Searcher UAVs to Azerbaijan
Israel Aerospace Industries has offered to sell Azerbaijan its Heron 1 and Searcher 2 unmanned aircraft systems as part of "comprehensive solutions" to answer...
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Brazil reveals UAV strategy with Avibras Falcao
Brazil has revealed plans for testing the Avibras Falcao, the country's most ambitious unmanned air vehicle project to date. The 600kg (1,320lb)-class...
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NewsLAAD11: Brazil’s UAV interest sparks new designs, corporate moves
Embraer is leading a charge by suppliers seeking to meet the Brazilian military's soaring requirements for unmanned air systems ...
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US Army advances JAGM weapons contest
The US Army has released a request for proposals for its joint air-to-ground missile (JAGM) contract. Lockheed Martin and a Raytheon/Boeing team are...
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NewsLIBYA: RAF chief details UK operation
The Royal Air Force's top officer has provided a detailed oversight of UK combat operations against Libyan forces ...
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NewsNorthrop announces new MQ-8B operations record
The US Navy has logged 18h of flight time in a single day with one of its MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopters ...
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LAAD11: Brazil defines new surveillance needs worth up to $11 billion
Brazil's military has outlined requirements, valued at up to $11 billion, to establish two vast new surveillance networks with coverage ranging from the...
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Northrop Grumman anticipates MQ-8B replacement
Northrop Grumman is shifting its emphasis from the MQ-8B Fire Scout to the Fire-X unmanned helicopter ...
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Elta reports fresh interest in King Air conversions
The global trend to increase the use of relatively simple, low-cost manned aircraft for reconnaissance missions alongside unmanned air vehicles has prompted...
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French army orders more DRAC UAVs
The French army will receive an additional batch of DRAC unmanned air vehicles from EADS company Cassidian Air Systems ...
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Elbit files lawsuit over Georgian UAV deal
Elbit Systems has filed a lawsuit claiming $100 million in unpaid bills from the government of Georgia ...
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