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The multi-mission General Dynamics Convair Model 48 Charger was a prototype for a light attack and observation aircraft designed and developed for the Vietnam War as one of its first counter-insurgency aircraft. The project was undertaken under extreme secrecy. In March of 1964, 30 engineers and production workers at the
Military
Following delivery of the first two MQ-9A Unmanned Aircraft Systems that were procured upon the successful completion of a Company-Owned Company-Operated (COCO) Deployment Contract, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and the U.S. Marine Corps are celebrating the delivery of the first new-build MQ-9A Extended Range (ER) UAS to Naval
Military
Chinese drones are leading the global market, but hidden “watchdog” technology is in place to limit their use in attacks on China. A source close to the military said all Chinese combat and reconnaissance drones had been designed and developed to recognise an “electric geofence” encircling the borders of China’
Military
A secret underground drone base of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) has been uncovered by an Israeli security think tank. The location in the southwest of Iran was revealed by Alma center, a non-profit research organization which focuses on the security challenges on Israel's northern borders. The UAV
Testing
Airbus Helicopters and the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) tested the unmanned aerial system (UAS) VSR700 for the first time in an operational configuration from a ship at sea. At the beginning of May, the VSR700 performed 80 fully autonomous take-offs and landings from a civil vessel equipped with a
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AeroVironment has begun producing the latest Jump 20 tactical drones for Ukraine. The company's CEO, Wahid Nawabi, said the drones, which are the company's most advanced technology, will be sent to the Ukrainian Armed Forces as soon as the government is ready. The company has already
C-UAS
Australian company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has launched its Australian made counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) named the “Slinger”. Assistant Minister for Defence, the Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP, who officially launched the innovative local technology, said that he continued to be impressed by the world-leading capability of Australia’s defence industry.
There are probably few things as terrifying as being hunted at night by a foe who can see in the dark—especially when you can’t. It can leave exposed personnel at the mercy of distant snipers, armored vehicles, or even tiny grenade-armed drones hovering overhead. This is a common
A heat-reflective poncho for the Ukrainian Armed Forces was developed in Rivne. In addition to shielding from the thermal imager, the cape also protects against water and wind, says one of the developers, Serhiy Smalyuk. The product was tested in the field and received a patent for it. Serhii Smalyuk,
Radar
Echodyne, the radar platform company, has announced that ANRA Technologies, a provider of uncrewed vehicle mission management and operations, has integrated Echodyne’s radar data into its Single Integrated Operating Picture (SIOP) platform. Customers use ANRA’s SIOP application for a single integrated visualization that detects, locates, and tracks cooperative
Business
UTM/USSP provider Airwayz has announced a partnership with FlightOps, a company specializing in advanced UAVOS (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operating Systems) solution. The integration between FlightOps flight automation software and Airwayz’ dynamic and robust UTM system will allow drone operators to automate drone management and will be used for the
Propulsion
Whilst the commercial drone industry continues to expand, key issues surrounding the safety, integration and noise pollution of unmanned aircraft are failing to be addressed. Founded in 2022, British company Greenjets Limited is capitalising on these industry shortcomings with their family of breakthrough electric jet engines. On May 10th, Greenjets