Lighter Weight For UAV Engines, Driven By Plextek
Plextek has launched an advanced Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV engine that weighs up to 30 percent less than current solutions in its class.
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RADA’s Rad Ramp-Ups For UAVs
Israel's avionics specialist RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. is unveiling its latest line of compact avionics systems and modules designed specifically for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
Read MoreA Tactical Move By Harris With U.S.A.F.
Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS) has been awarded a $13.5 million order to provide the U.S. Air Force with both vehicular radios and the new Harris digital tactical intercom system.
Read MoreAcquiring Minds Want To Know: BAE Systems + Advanced Ceramics Research (UAVs)
BAE Systems has completed its acquisition of Advanced Ceramics Research, Inc., a Tucson, Arizona-based producer of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and advanced materials following receipt of regulatory approval.
Read MoreThird Global Observer UAS Joins JCTD Program
AeroVironment, Inc. (AV) (NASDAQ: AVAV) has announced that U.S. government agencies funding the Global Observer Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) program have exercised an option for the assembly of a third Global Observer aircraft and additional items.
Read MoreMoving On Up… At UAV Aerial Wing @ Creech AFB, Nevada
The commander of the Air Force’s first unmanned aerial vehicle wing said goodbye Monday to members of the 432nd Wing and 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing in a ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada.
Read MoreHydrogen Has Lofty Plans For Global Observer UAS
Aerovironment Inc.'s tradition of military successes and aerial innovation are about to fuse, as the Company receives a major Advanced Concept/Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (ACTD/JCTD) contract for a UAV that runs on hydrogen fuel cells and can cruise at 55,000-65,000 feet for as long as seven days at a time, while carrying a 1,000 pound payload.
Read MoreMicroBat’ing Success With Micro Falcon UAV
Bental Industries, Ltd. will integrate its proven MicroBat-275 on Innocon's Micro Falcon UAVs.
Read MoreElbit UAV Entries @ Paris Airshow
A broad spectrum of Elbit Systems innovative solutions designed for the changing requirements of the defense industry will be on display at the 48th Paris Airshow – 2009 at the Elbit Systems Chalet A332. The exhibition, which will take place in Le Bourget from June 15th to 21st, will showcase an array of advanced systems demonstrating Elbit Systems’ leadership in its core business areas.
Read MoreSOUTHCOM + Salvadoran Military Have Heron Help
Raymond Sarracino at the dvids online site reports that U.S. Southern Command, working with Salvadoran military and civil aviation officials, has completed a month-long evaluation project to assess the suitability of using unmanned aircraft for counter drug missions in the Pacific, Caribbean, Central, and South America.
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