Military UAVs – Page 190
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Tamil Tigers “using model aircraft” for surveillance
Sri Lanka's navy has captured two remote-controlled aircraft potentially intended for use in surveillance operations during a strike operation against boats...
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Israeli air force reveals sensor-equipped Eitan UAV
The Israeli air force has displayed its Israel Aerospace Industries Eitan UAV with an array of sensors installed...
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USA explores synthetic aperture radar demo for tactical UAVs
The US Rapid Reaction Technology Office is planning a demonstration of miniature synthetic aperture radar-based coherent change detection sensors...
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New Zealand starts to explore C-130H Hercules replacement
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has flagged initial plans to replace its ageing Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules transports...
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NewsVIDEO: USAF deploys MQ-9 Reapers to Afghanistan
In 12 missions flown since 25 September, the General Atomics MQ-9 deployed to Afghanistan has yet to fire on a target.
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Defence in brief 9 October 2007
TURKISH TEST Turkey has launched a test campaign to support its acquisition of 50 AgustaWestland T129 attack helicopters, using a modified Bell AH-1S...
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Aid delivery UAV demo attracts interest from other relief agencies
A planned demonstration of the use of unmanned logistics air vehicles (ULAV) in aid operations by Aviation Sans...
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UN explores unmanned air vehicle services lease to support peace keeping
The United Nations is exploring leasing commercial unmanned air vehicle services to support its international peace-keeping operations. The...
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US Navy delays decision on BAMS UAV
Contract award for the US Navy's $2 billion Broad Area Maritime Surveillance programme has...
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Boeing to supply A160T for DARPA gigapixel sensor demo
Boeing is to supply an A160T Hummingbird unmanned helicopter as a platform for...
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ICAO asks Air Navigation Commission to recommend on UAV accident investigation requirements
The International Civil Aviation Organisation general assembly has referred proposals for the modification of aircraft...
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European Air Group proposes strategic UAV and satellite data sharing for relief operations
The deputy director of the seven-nation European Air Group, Brig Gen Joachim Wundrak of the German air force, has proposed establishment of a co-operative...
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UAV humanitarian flight could upset disaster-affected nations
Increased interest in the use of unmanned air vehicles by aid agencies and non-government organisations to support relief operations is raising fears that...
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Submarine-launched UAV concept wins student design competition
A design for an autonomous compact rotorcraft deployable from a submarine and intended to be used to transport special forces personnel won the first prize...
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Israel warns of growing threat from Iranian UAVs
Iran's domestic efforts to develop unmanned air vehicle systems have so far delivered only limited results, but increased investment and outside assistance...
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ITL claims Asian UAV sale
Israel's ITL Optronics secured an initial sale of its Lightener hand-launched mini-UAV to a South-East Asian customer...
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US Army eyes miniature weapons for Future Combat System air vehicles
Work is under way to design a new range of munitions specifically for use by the unmanned air vehicle element of the US Army's Future Combat Systems programme,...