Unmanned Systems
-
Advanced / Transformational TechnologyDARPA Picks Dynetics To Launch, Recover UAVs From Manned Plane
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has tapped Dynetics Inc. to conduct a demonstration in which a manned C-130 transport plane will launch and recover small unmanned aerial vehicles in mid-air. […]
Tagged in: -
Business/FinancialCBP Awards General Atomics $276 Million For Predator O&M Services
General Atomics has received a potential $275.9 million contract to provide operational and maintenance (O&M) services to Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) fleet of nine MQ-9 Predator B drones that […]
-
InternationalTriton On Track For Early Operational Capability This Year, Navy Official Says
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.–The Navy’s new unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for broad area maritime surveillance will achieve early operational capability later this year on schedule at a forward operating base in […]
-
Homeland Security
Coast Guard Plans Tech Demonstration Of Long Range UAS
The Coast Guard has issued a draft solicitation related to a forthcoming technology demonstration of long-range, ultra-endurance unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for potential use finding and tracking illegal drug and […]
-
Business/FinancialBoeing’s Tech Venture Unit Invests In Detect And Avoid Radar Company
Boeing [BA] on Thursday said its HorizonX Ventures arm is part of a $15 million financing round for Fortem Technologies, a developer and manufacture of radar systems that enable unmanned […]
-
Homeland SecurityCoast Guard Releases RFP For Small UAS For National Security Cutters
The Coast Guard this week released issued a solicitation for contractor provided surveillance services using small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) aboard the entire fleet of National Security Cutters (NSCs). The […]
-
InternationalQatari Military Eyes Unmanned Systems
Qatar’s military, which has acquired a host of manned weapon systems from the United States and other countries in recent years, wants to add unmanned technology to its arsenal. Khalid […]
-
CongressTrump Administration Working New Proposals To Counter Domestic UAS Threats
The Trump administration is developing a second set of proposed legislative authorities to allow relevant federal departments and agencies the ability to counter unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in domestic airspace, […]
-
Homeland SecurityIn UAS Assessments, Coast Guard Finding Success In Drug Interdictions
An ongoing operational assessment of small unmanned aircraft systems aboard a Coast Guard cutter has demonstrated new ways to help in drug interdiction missions and increase the chances of catching […]
-
Air ForceAir Force Nearing Completion Of ISR Plan
The U.S. Air Force, which is writing a report on how it hopes to improve its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities in the coming years, plans to finish the document […]