Unmanned Systems
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Unmanned SystemsMiddle East Institute: Drones ‘Decisively Employed’ in Libyan Conflict
The Libyan National Army (LNA) held aerial dominance last year in its effort to topple the internationally-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA), in part due to the LNA’s use of […]
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Business/FinancialKratos Acquires Small Firm With Expertise In UAS
Kratos Defense [KTOS] last Friday night said it has acquired a small technical solutions and services company with expertise in unmanned and optionally piloted aircraft that will also serve as […]
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Unmanned SystemsFAA, NASA UAS Demonstrations Mark End of UTM Pilot Program
The second phase of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) traffic management pilot program (UTM/UPP) ended with testing demonstrations in partnership with the National Aeronautics and Space […]
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Homeland SecurityCoast Guard Needs Greater Commitment To Acquiring Unmanned Systems, Report Says
Unmanned systems can help the Coast Guard carry out a number of its missions but so far, the service hasn’t shown the necessary commitment to developing and acquiring these technologies […]
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Business/FinancialPension Tailwind, Lower Tax Rate Boost Huntington Ingalls In Third Quarter
Huntington Ingalls Industries [HII] on Thursday reported higher earnings and sales in its third quarter, bouncing back from a rough second quarter. Net income increased 44 percent to $222 million, […]
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Navy/USMCNavy Seeks Industry Info On Sub-Launched UAS
The Navy is requesting white papers to determine capabilities for a submarine-launched unmanned aerial system (SLUAS) for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, according to a recent notice. “The Navy […]
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Unmanned SystemsJCO Releases Base Requirements For C-sUAS
The Joint Counter Office (JCO) on Friday revealed base requirement capabilities for counter small unmanned aerial systems (C-sUAS) including command and control (C2), detect, track, identify, defeat, and exploit abilities […]
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Unmanned SystemsUAS Remote ID Could Come This Year
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) might be able to release remote identification (ID) service for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in December, Steve Dickson, FAA administrator, said Wednesday during the virtual […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyBAE Systems to Leverage Autonomous Systems’ Experience for U.S. Air Force Skyborg Program
BAE Systems is to leverage its experience in autonomous systems, as it seeks to develop an attritable drone under the U.S. Air Force’s Skyborg program, the company said on Oct. […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyPolicy Discussions on Future Use of Autonomous Weapons Likely
As the U.S. Army recruits the other military services to participate with their systems in next year’s Project Convergence exercise to showcase significantly contracted sensor-to-shooter timelines through artificial intelligence (AI), […]