Unmanned Systems
-
Homeland SecurityCoast 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 […]
-
Unmanned SystemsSOFWERX To Host Counter-Drone Demo
SOFWERX, a Florida-based experimentation hub created by the nonprofit Doolittle Institute and U.S. Special Operations Command, plans to host a series of demonstrations next year to assess technology that industry […]
-
Air ForceDrone Sighting At Air Force Bomber Base Shows Need For Defenses, General Says
A recent drone sighting at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri underscores the need for the Air Force to continue developing systems to counter unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that trespass […]
-
Business/FinancialBoeing Closes Deal For Aurora Flight Sciences
Boeing [BA] on Wednesday completed its acquisition of Aurora Flight Sciences, boosting its ability to more quickly develop autonomous technologies for flight. Terms of the deal, which was first announced […]