Weapons Systems / Lasers
The U.S. Air Force isn’t going to buy the hypersonic AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon after the prototyping phase ends, following problems during testing, the service’s acquisition chief told lawmakers. But the service will still finish the ARRW program’s last two all-up round test flights to
Military
Aeronautics Ltd. has announced that it has recently signed a mid-life upgrade contract with the Finnish Defense Forces (FDF) for its existing Orbiter 2 Mini UAS array. Under the terms of the contract, Aeronautics will provide the FDF with a comprehensive mid-life upgrade package that includes a full suite of
Regulations
Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) this week introduced legislation to support the research and development of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technologies at the nation’s UAS test sites. Specifically, the bill: * Extends the authorization for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) UAS test sites for an
Weapons Systems / Lasers
AeroVironment has unveiled the newest version of its Switchblade 300 rapidly deployable loitering missile system. The Switchblade 300 Block 20 builds on Block 10C’s battle-proven performance with new operational features and significant performance and capability improvements. Switchblade 300 Block 20 is portable, lightweight, and easy to operate, requiring only
C-UAS
DroneShield has released a new product, the DroneGun Mk4, following extensive development in response to end-user feedback. The product is available for purchase from today to qualified end-users, where lawful. DroneGun Mk4 is a portable pistol-shape drone jammer, weighing 3.2kg. The Company believes this product is peerless globally, for
eVTOL
EHang Holdings Limited has announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2022 Revenues Total revenues were down to US$ 6.4M, compared with US$ 8.3M in 2021, primarily due to the decrease in the sales
Military
The Chinese government has donated four NORINCO Type PMR-50 drone to the Benin Republic to improve its security and crime detection amid the emergence of terror activities around the country. This is part of an effort to increase safety, security, and crime detection. The donation comes as Benin faces an
C-UAS
For the first time, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) have unveiled in public the prototypes of their respective laser systems to shoot down incoming hostile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Displayed at the DSEI Japan 2023 show, which was held in Chiba Prefecture from March 15 to
Regulations
Oneida County’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) test site at Griffiss International Airport in Rome recently received a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) flight authority. The new authority, announced by Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr., will allow drones up to 300 pounds to fly in the 50-mile flight corridor
Business
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. and Windward Ltd. have signed a teaming agreement that will provide the maritime community with enhanced autonomy and Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities through the use of persistent surveillance unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The newly-integrated capability will utilize Windward’s AI technology as part of the Heron
Military
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is working with the U.S. Marine Corps on a series of Service-Level Training Exercises using a company-owned MQ-9A Unmanned Aircraft System to support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command. The SLTE 2-23 is being conducted near Twentynine Palms, California with participation from Joint
Military
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. has announced that three branches of European military forces have taken delivery of the Company's newest fixed-wing drone innovation, the eBee VISION - the next generation in Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance unmanned aerial systems pioneered by AgEagle. The rugged eBee VISION drone delivers live,