Events
CAE recently demonstrated its UAS mission training solutions at the biennial Aero India show in Bangalore. India’s Army, Navy and Air Force are all expected to significantly increase their use of unmanned aerial systems, and the three services are currently conducting trials to evaluate potential UAS training systems. CAE
Business
AnsuR, an Oslo, Norway-based supplier of small unmanned aerial vehicles, has announced its acquisition of Scandicraft, another Norwegian company that develops and markets microdrones for surveillance and security purposes. AnsuR BirdEye, a new company wholly-owned by AnsuR, will continue Scandicraft’s development work, in conjunction with AnsuR’s
Testing
The NATO Consultation, Command and Control Agency (NC3A) is performing a market survey for the purpose of gathering information pertaining to industry’s capability in the field of countering Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The purpose of this exercise is to obtain a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) price indication of
Events
The 10th edition of IDEX opened its doors to VIP visitors on Sunday 20th and today, Monday, to all visitors. The event, which is being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates runs until Thursday 24th February. IDEX is the largest defence and
Military
At IDEX, Schiebel has announced the recent delivery of two Camcopter S-100 aircraft by the Austrian firm to the King Abdullah Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) in Amman. The UAS will form a key part of the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) reconnaissance Squadron, as KADDB is an independent Governmental
Military
The French Defence Procurement Agency DGA has awarded Sagem a contract for the modernization and expansion of the French army’s fleet of Sperwer tactical UAS and associated equipment. The contract covers the following: Three Sperwer UAS, to be equipped with Sagem’s new Euroflir 350+ optronic observation system. * An
Below is the text pertaining to UAS that appeared in the FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011 that was introduced into the House of Representatives on 11 February 2011. For the full text (258 page.pdf) click here. Extract: Text of H.R. 658: FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act
Military
Northrop Grumman has released a promotional video clip (complete with rock music) of the first test flight of the X-47B that was carried out in California earlier this month.
Military
Dassault has proposed an interim solution consisting of leasing Israel Aerospace Industries Heron TP UAS to answer the urgent operational needs of the French Armed Forces. The news was announced by Dassault chief executive Charles Edelstenne to the lower house of the French Parliament during a recent discussion. The IAI-
Commercial
The US Bureau of Reclamation, Denver Office, Acquisitions Operations Group is performing a market survey to determine if there are any interested and qualified companies or distributors supplying Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for under $30,000, including delivery, set-up, etc. . The UAS should include a small autonomous unmanned aerial
Business
BAE Systems has just announced its year end results for 2010 returning to a net profit, but warning of the impact of defence budget cuts in Britain and the United States. Earnings after tax hit £1.05 billion ($1.69 billion, €1.25 billion) last year, compared with a net
Testing
AeroVironment has unveiled its 'Nano Hummingbird' - capable of climbing and descending vertically, flying sideways left and right, flying forward and backward, as well as rotating clockwise and counter-clockwise, under remote control and carrying a video camera payload. The milestone was part of the Phase II contract awarded