Military
Tbilisi-based aviation plant TbilAviaMsheni (TAM) is developing Georgia’s first surveillance and strike unmanned aircraft system - the"T-31" drone project for various military missions. "Two years ago, when we started working on the drone concept, it was clear to us that unmanned aerial vehicles would have
Military
The UK Royal Marines have tested "game-changer" drone technology as they develop Future Commando Force capabilities on the Cyprus shores. As the amphibious force transforms, the Littoral Response Group (Experimentation) (LRG(X)) has offered a chance for them to try out new operational concepts. Having already tested new
Business
AeroVironment, Inc. announced that it had completed its acquisition of Arcturus UAV, Inc. a designer and manufacturer of high-performance unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The approximately $405 million transaction was previously announced in January 2021. The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) selected Arcturus UAV as one of six companies qualified
Military
The 25th ATKG began preparation for EUCOM support more than a year ago.
Military
General Atomics, Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, is awarded an $11,155,719 firm-fixed-price modification (P00012) to previously awarded contract N00019-18-C-1063. This modification exercises options to procure Group 5 Unmanned Air System (UAS) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance support for outside the continental U.S. (OCONUS) Task Force Southwest and Marine
Military
Silent Arrow has announced the United States Air Force has awarded contract FA864921P0478 entitled "Feasibility of Downsizing and Adapting Commercial Silent Arrow Cargo Delivery UAS to Meet Specific AFSOC Operational Requirements" to the company effective February 5, 2021. The contract will be executed in partnership with the Air
Military
Aix-en-Provence-based NOVADEM, has received at the end of 2020, from the France’s Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) a new order for about fifty more micro-drones NX70. This is the third order in two years and proves, once again, the confidence existing between the French Ministry of Army and NOVADEM. Since
Weapons Systems
Over 20 Israelis, including former employees of Israeli defense firms, have been investigated for illegally selling weapons to U.S. rival in Asia. Most details of the investigation, including which country is involved, are under a gag order. Sources with knowledge of the investigation said the case was highly sensitive,
Business
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. Poway, California, was awarded a $9,037,064 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the Longshot Phase One. This contract provides for the research, development, and demonstration of the Longshot. Work will be performed in Poway, California (71%); Orlando Florida (14%); Buffalo, New York (7%); Kirkland, Washington (5%
Weapons Systems
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) Tactical Technology Office (TTO) to develop an advanced technology weapon concept designed to significantly increase engagement range and weapon effectiveness of U.S. Forces against adversary air threats. "Our collaboration with
Military
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announces SkyGuardian Global Support Solutions (SGSS), a new service and support program for GA-ASI customers operating the MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and the maritime variant SeaGuardian. SGSS provides operators with reduced lifecycle costs and low risk by providing a guaranteed full-sustainment solution
Military
Airbus Defence and Space mini UAS subsidiary SURVEY Copter signed a contract with French DGA Armament general directorate to provide the French Navy with 11 systems, (22 aircraft), of the electrically powered fixed-wing Aliaca maritime version UAS (officially called SMDM / “Systèmes de Mini Drones aériens embarqués pour la Marine” by