Testing
Northrop Grumman and Ultra Demonstrate Unmanned Anti-submarine Warfare Capability
“Adding an ASW capability to Fire Scout’s existing multi-mission capabilities would further enhance this highly-versatile platform”
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NAVAIR Seeks to Replace Seahawks and Fire Scouts
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has posted a request for information (RFI) for an Analysis of Alternatives for what it is calling the Future Vertical Lift-Maritime Strike (FVL-MS) program. This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes. The Initial Capability Document (ICD) for Future Vertical Lift (FVL)
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UK Evaluates Drone Swarms
A swarm of 20 drones, composed of 5 different types, with different operational capabilities has recently completed the largest collaborative, military focused evaluation of swarming Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in the UK. The exercise was the culmination of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)’s ‘Many Drones Make Light
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Russia to Supply Orlan-10E Surveillance UAVs to Myanmar
Russia will supply Myanmar with Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile and cannon systems, Orlan-10E unmanned aerial vehicles, and radar stations. The document was signed on January 22 in the presence of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, General of the Army Sergei Shoigu, who is on an official visit to
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China Delivers 5 CH-4 UAVs to Pakistan
According to open-source export-import records, the Chinese defence contractor Aerospace Long-March International (ALIT) delivered five CH-4 unmanned aerial vehicles to the Pakistan Army. The shipment was recorded on 15 January 2021. It is not yet clear if this order is an initial batch ahead of a larger acquisition, or a
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uAvionix Enters the Defense UAV Market with IFF Solutions
uAvionix, a supplier of certified and miniaturized communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) avionics, announced that it has been investing in the development and certification of a full lineup of Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) solutions for the small, tactical, and attritable Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) defense platforms. Incorporation of IFF
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IAI to Supply Heron MK II Systems to Asian Country
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) signed two deals, one to sell and one to lease two Heron MKII UAV systems to a central Asian country. The deal is valued at tens of millions of dollars. The systems include reconnaissance payloads, Heron MK II drones and land arrays. The Heron MK II
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UK Launches RAF's £30M 'Loyal Wingman' Programme
The UK’s first fleet of uncrewed fighter aircraft is one step closer to reality following a £30-million contract to design and manufacture a prototype in a three-year deal supporting more than 100 jobs in Belfast. The uncrewed combat aircraft will be designed to fly at high-speed alongside fighter jets,
Testing
Raytheon's Maritime Surveillance Systems Flight Tested on SeaGuardian for Japan Coast Guard
The tests validated the wide-area maritime surveillance systems support for the Japan Coast Guard to carry out missions for search and rescue, disaster response and maritime law enforcement.
Weapons Systems / Lasers
Dynetics’ Gremlins Demonstration System Completes Third Test
Dynetics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, successfully completed a third test flight series in which the Gremlins Air Vehicle (GAV) and Gremlins Recovery System flew three more times. The system has totaled seven flight hours during the month of November. The test took place at Dugway Proving Ground in
Testing
GA-ASI Completes Unmanned Aircraft Anti-Submarine Warfare Demonstration
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. recently completed development and test of the world’s first self-contained Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capability for an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). On November 24, GA-ASI successfully demonstrated an ‘A’ size sonobuoy carriage, release, process and control from a company-owned MQ-9A Block 5 on a U.
Swarms
Indian Army Demonstrates Combat Drone Swarm
For the first time ever, Indian Army demonstrates combat swarm drones at the Army Day parade 2021 in Delhi. A total of 75 drones were demonstrated that are working autonomously to identify and take down targets with Kamikaze missions - attacking the enemy Air Defense sites or other critical infrastructure