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GA-ASI Adapts Ground Control Station to Fly MQ-9B
Investment in Upgrades that Ease MQ-9B Procurement
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Norway Unveils Containerized Mobile Command-and-Control Solution
Norwegian firm Cyviz is pushing tactical command forward with a containerized command-and-control (C2) system. The containerized C2 platform is a modular, rapidly deployable system integrating control room technology, advanced visualization, and situational awareness.
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Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and XTEND Expand Joint All Domain Command and Control for Advanced Mission Execution
* Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and XTEND collaborated to integrate the XTEND Operating System (XOS) into Skunk Works’ MDCX autonomy platform, allow simultaneous Command and Control (C2) of multiple classes of UAS, creating improved situational awareness for lower-level mission execution in joint all-domain C2 (JADC2) scenarios. In November, the
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FBI Issues RFI for Fiber Optic Drones
The Bureau has issued a request for information (RFI) from vendors who can provide it with fiber optic drones. Additionally, it is also seeking new radio-frequency-controlled drones. The “FBI is responsible for the investigation of a multitude of federal crimes,” the RFI states. “UAS are used in a
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Honeywell Fields Advanced Ground Control System for Large Drones
Honeywell unveils scalable GCS tech for large drones, enabling safe BVLOS missions and supporting evolving FAA and EASA regulations. Rapid growth defines the future of flight for commercial drones. The world’s inventory of small drones weighing under 55 pounds reached 2.8 million in 2024 and is expected to
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General Atomics Gets $35M US Navy Ground Control Station Contract
* General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, has been awarded a $34,870,790 firm-fixed-price order (N0001925F0017) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001922G0006). This order procures Air Vehicle and Ground Control Station spares in support of the successful operational capability of the Marine Air Ground Task
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GA-ASI Releases New TacSit-C2 for Payload Command and Control
* General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has released its latest evolution of the company’s payload command and control (C2), and tactical situational awareness software called TacSit-C2. The new version builds on GA-ASI’s more than 25 years of experience in developing and deploying C2 for various payloads that
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First MQ-25 Unmanned Air Warfare Center Installed Aboard USS Bush
The US Navy recently installed the world’s first Unmanned Air Warfare Center (UAWC) aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), where Air Vehicle Pilots (AVPs) will control future MQ-25 Stingray airborne operations. This major installation was a multi-year effort coordinated across multiple ship availability periods and
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US Navy, General Atomics and Lockheed Martin Complete Unmanned Aviation Control Station Flight Demo
The U.S. Navy tested its Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control Station’s (UMCS) ability to command an unmanned aircraft in flight for the first time Nov. 5, paving the way for future unmanned aviation operations. As part of an effort to advance technology for future Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA)
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US Navy Installs World’s First Drone Control Center on Aircraft Carrier
The U.S. Navy recently installed the world’s first Unmanned Air Warfare Center (UAWC) aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), where Air Vehicle Pilots (AVPs) will control future MQ-25 Stingray airborne operations. This major installation was a multi-year effort coordinated across multiple ship availability periods
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Honeywell, Odys Aviation to Collaborate on Unmanned Aircraft Operations in Oman and the Pacific
Honeywell and Odys Aviation, a developer of advanced hybrid Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the design of new Ground Control Stations to support the rollout of Odys Aviation’s hybrid VTOL aircraft in the Middle East and Pacific.
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Delair Releases DRAKO Universal UAV Ground Station at Eurosatory
In a crowded drone market where hundreds of heterogeneous systems coexist, operators often have to deal with control interfaces specific to each manufacturer, which can present challenges in terms of training and skills maintenance. Delair’s “DRAKO”; (Drone Remote Access Command & Control for Operations) universal ground station offers a