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Northrop Grumman to procure long-lead items for Triton drone
Oct 03, 2016 (UPI)
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. has received a $49 million U.S. Navy contract modification for work relating to the MQ-4C Triton drone program. The modification ...
Leonardo-Finmeccanica launches MALE RPAS program in Europe
Sep 30, 2016 (UPI)
Leonardo-Finmeccanica led other security industry giants in launching the European Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System program. The ...
Unmanned air and sea vehicles coordinate together
Sep 29, 2016 (UPI)
Lockheed Martin has successfully launched a small unmanned aerial vehicle on command from its MK2 Marlin autonomous underwater vehicle. The launch was part of a...
Manned, unmanned helos coordinate missile attack
Sep 28, 2016 (UPI)
An unmanned air system has been used as a laser designator platform for an MH-60S Seahawk to fire a Hellfire missile at a moving target. The U.S. Navy said the ...
Schiebel, Diehl Defense strengthen cooperation
Sep 26, 2016 (UPI)
Austria's Schiebel, maker of the Camcopter S-100 unmanned helicopter, has strengthened cooperation with Diehl Defense for marketing opportunities in Germany. Di...
U.S. Navy approves Triton drone for production
Sep 23, 2016 (UPI)
The U.S. Navy has approved production of the MQ-4C Triton drone, the service announced Thursday. The decision allows the program to enter low-rate initial produ...
Safran, Urban Aeronautics sign deal for Cormorant drone
Sep 21, 2016 (UPI)
Safran Helicopter Engines and Urban Aeronautics have signed a memo of understanding that will support development of the Cormorant drone, among other initiative...
Keeping a Watchful Eye on Low-Flying Unmanned Aerial Systems in Cities
Sep 19, 2016 (SPX)
Airspace for the flying public today is perpetually congested yet remarkably safe, thanks in no small part to a well-established air traffic control system that...
DARPA announces Aerial Dragnet drone monitoring program
Sep 15, 2016 (UPI)
The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency announced this week it is seeking proposals for its Aerial Dragnet program, a new initiative that seeks to mo...
Tactical Robotics expands Cormorant drone testing
Sep 13, 2016 (UPI)
Tactical Robotics is expanding the flight testing of its Cormorant drone, the Urban Aeronautics subsidiary announced Monday. The company has been expanding the ...
Where eagles dare! Dutch police unveil new arm against drones
Sep 12, 2016 (AFP)
After months of tests, Dutch police will become the world's first force to train and employ an army of eagles, using the centuries-old skill of falconry against...
Northrop Grumman gets $108 million contract for Fire Scout drones
Sep 12, 2016 (UPI)
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. has been awarded a $108 million U.S. Navy contract for the procurement of 10 MQ-8C Fire Scout drones. Work on the fix-price, ince...
The Incredible Loudness of Whispering
Sep 06, 2016 (SPX)
In a vision shared by innovators, entrepreneurs, and planners in both defense and civilian contexts, the skies of the future will be busy with unmanned aerial v...
U.S. Air Force QF-4 flies final unmanned mission
Aug 31, 2016 (UPI)
The QF-4 Phantom flew its final unmanned mission this month while serving as an aerial target during F-35 Lightning II testing, the U.S. Air Force said. The fin...
U.S., Canada ink deal for RQ-21A drone sale
Aug 30, 2016 (UPI)
The U.S. Navy has signed an agreement with Canada for the sale of an RQ-21A Blackjack unmanned aerial system, the first international sale of the drone, the ser...
Northland College signs joint UAV deal with Northrop Grumman
Aug 26, 2016 (SPX)
Northland Community and Technical College (NCTC) of Thief River Falls, Minn. today announced a collaboration agreement with Northrop Grumman Corporation as part...
Tech issues cause most drone accidents
Aug 26, 2016 (SPX)
World-first research has found technical problems rather than operator errors are behind the majority of drone accidents, leading to a call for further safeguar...
Refugee who made it returns with drone to halt drownings
Aug 24, 2016 (AFP)
Standing on a pebbled beach on the Greek island of Lesbos, Mehdi Salehi searches for a good spot to set his drone loose. Far from being a hobby flight, this is ...
HERMES 450 soars during the North Dakota UAS Field Day
Aug 23, 2016 (SPX)
Elbit Systems of America, along with its local partners, hosted an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) field day at the Hillsboro Regional Airport to highlight its ...
General Atomics to develop laser tracking for MQ-9 Reaper
Aug 22, 2016 (UPI)
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has been awarded a $9.6 million U.S. Missile Defense Agency contract to develop laser tracking systems for the MQ-9 Reaper ...
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