Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
U.S. Security Agency Begins Small UAS Testing
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Rheinmetall Shows New Hybrid UAV
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U.S. Chooses Aerosonde, Other UAVs for ISR Services
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ST Aerospace Shows Off Latest UAV
The latest UAV from ST Aerospace, the Skyblade 360–a mini-UAV has been designed to use fuel cell technology to extend its endurance to an impressive six hours.
Aircraft
French Air Force Chief: Tankers Soon, but Anglo-French UAV Much Later
The French Air Force will sign a contract for between five and seven A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transports in 2013, with quick deliveries foreseen
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Embraer-Elbit Connection Grows Via KC-390 and UAVs
Elbit Systems’ Brazilian subsidiary AEL Sistemas will supply the self-protection suite and directed, infrared countermeasures for the new Embraer KC-390.
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U.S. Gray Eagle UAV Gets More Sensors and Multi-Control
A new version of the General Atomics Predator/Reaper UAV series with multiple sensor control is ready for deployment to Afghanistan.
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Seoul Air Show Boosted by Korean Fighter, UAV, Helo and Missile Requirements
Ongoing major requirements and a growing defense budget in the Republic of Korea
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Predator UAVs Opening Up to Foreign Sensors and Control
A cooperation between General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and Selex Galileo will enable the integration and control of non-U.S.
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Goodrich To Distribute Improved UAV Engine Fuel Injection System
Goodrich signed an agreement to distribute an electronic fuel injection system developed by Australian firm Currawong Engineering.
