Helicopter News

The Department of Justice (DoJ) recently said that Textron‘s [TXT] Bell Helicopter business has agreed to pay the federal government an additional $3.7 million to resolve civil claims that the […]

AeroVironment Inc. (AV)(AVAV) recently announced the first aircraft developed under the Global Observer(tm) Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) program has successfully completed key ground tests in preparation for flight testing. […]

A key House subcommittee wants the Pentagon to review Air Force and Navy plans to streamline acquisition for reconnaissance drones that both services are procuring but that are based on […]

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last Friday gave approval to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to begin on June 1 flying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) along a portion of Texas’ […]

AAI Corp. [TXT] recently announced Sweden’s lead system integrator, Saab AB has selected the Shadow 200 Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS) for use by the Swedish armed forces. AAI has […]

The Navy has been testing a commercially available laser technology that the service is looking to use against enemy unmanned aircraft, according to a Navy official. Under the effort, the […]

The Army is looking for research and development in the area of experimental and theoretical development utilizing new, unique, and innovative technologies to advance the capabilities in Weapons Development and […]

Australia has requested the foreign military sale of two RQ-7B Shadow 200 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and associated equipment, parts, and logistical support for an estimated cost of $218 million. […]