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Landing Zones Unveils Drone Training Device

The Drone Bomblet Pyrotechnic (DBP) is expected to set a new standard for safety-assured, cutting-edge threat realistic training tools for the worldwide military training and simulation industry

Nov 30, 2023
Doodle Labs Mesh Datalinks Integrated into Sky Mantis UAS

Integrating Doodle Labs' radios secures long range, high-bandwidth mesh capabilities, a more reliable connection for the drone, and empowers rapid and effective operations in contested airspace

Nov 28, 2023
Tests Completed on Fully Autonomous In-Flight Refueling Tech

During the second test campaign, the Auto'Mate demonstrator showcased the potential of Autonomous Assets Air to Air Refueling (A4R) operations flying with five unmanned drones, under the control of an A310 MRTT tanker

Nov 27, 2023
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

Here’s our round-up of the five most read articles on UnmannedSystemsTechnology.com this week

Nov 24, 2023
Phenix Awarded Heavy Lift VTOL Aircraft Contract

The contract involves establishing a production facility to ensure production can meet the forecasted demand for the Ultra 2XL VTOL aircraft at scale

Nov 22, 2023
Greenroom Robotics Partners with Shipbuilder in Autonomy Trial

Austal Australia will cooperate with Greenroom Robotics to integrate robotic, automated and autonomous features into patrol boats as part of the Patrol Boat Autonomy Trial (PBAT)

Nov 21, 2023
Defense Grant Awarded to Hargrave Technologies

Power electronics solutions developer Hargrave Technologies has received a Sovereign Capability Defence Grant for UAS propulsion

Nov 21, 2023
Short Takeoff/Landing of UAS on Aircraft Carrier Demonstrated

The Mojave UAS is equipped with STOL capabilities, providing greater versatility and allowing the aircraft to operate in areas previously deemed unsuitable for UAS operations

Nov 20, 2023
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

Here’s our round-up of the five most read articles on UnmannedSystemsTechnology.com this week

Nov 17, 2023
Smart Weapons to be Integrated onto Remotely Piloted Aircraft

EDGE and GA-ASI will integrate smart weapons onto the MQ-9B SkyGuardian, one of GA-ASI’s Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems

Nov 16, 2023
MALE UAS for Maritime Surveillance Launched

The UAS has a service ceiling of 30,000ft and operates in the LALE segment as well, boasting Maximum Take-Off Weight of 1,300kg

Nov 16, 2023
KHRONOS Tethered Drone-in-a-Box for Tactical ISR Missions Announced by Elistair

Elistair unveils KHRONOS a push-button drone-in-a-box solution designed for ISR operation from vehicles and fixed platforms

Nov 14, 2023
DTC and Huneed Technologies Sign MoU

DTC and Huneed will provide ad-hoc technology that can maintain a self-contained mesh network by utilizing the equipment carried by warfighters and unmanned aircrafts as nodes

Nov 13, 2023
VTOL UAS Demonstrates Autonomous Take-off & Landing During U.S. Navy Exercise

The JUMP 20 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial system (UAS) provided intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting (ISR-T) onboard USNS Burlington

Nov 13, 2023
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

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Nov 10, 2023
Overwatch Imaging PT-6 Smart Sensor Paired with Integrator UAS

Insitu has paired the PT-6 Smart Sensor by Overwatch Imaging with the Integrator UAS, adding AI-powered wide-area search capabilities to the proven long-endurance unmanned platform

Nov 10, 2023
Ghost Shark Program Announces Key Australian Supplier Partnerships

Anduril is building a resilient Australian supply chain with the announcement of ten key Australian suppliers collaborating on the Ghost Shark teaming autonomous underwater vehicle program

Nov 08, 2023
Asylon to Support Base Security with Automated Air & Ground Systems

The company has completed over 85,000 remotely operated security missions from their Robotic Security Operations Center using both air and ground assets

Nov 08, 2023
Counter UAS Technology USA 2023 set to Welcome over 200 Delegates

Hosted in Arlington, Virginia on the 5th and 6th of December, Counter UAS Technology USA 2023 is set to welcome over 200 delegates and a stellar line-up of speakers

Nov 07, 2023
IOC Declared for Tactical Resupply UAS

The Initial Operational Capability (IOC) signifies the Marines Third Littoral Logistics Battalion (LLB-3) is now sufficiently staffed, trained and ready to deploy the TRV-150C Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aerial System (TRUAS)

Nov 06, 2023
Milrem Combat UGV Launched

The THeMIS UGV is a multi-role unmanned system that is part of robotics programs in various configurations in 16 countries, and is combined with the HITROLE Light RWS

Nov 06, 2023
Bayraktar TB3 UCAV Makes First Flight

The Bayraktar TB3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), developed by Baykar, successfully completed system identification tests in the air and completed a one-hour flight at the AKINCI Flight Training and Test Center

Nov 03, 2023
VSR700 VTOL UAS Tested at Sea with French Navy

The sea trials aimed to showcase the system's high performance from an operational warship for surveillance and intelligence missions

Nov 03, 2023
New UAS Engine to be Developed from FVR-90 UAS

The prototype project, developed from L3Harris’ FVR-90, is part of the US Navy’s longer-term strategy to develop VTOL systems that offer greater tactical mobility

Nov 03, 2023
Partnership Awarded Autonomy Contracts by US Air Force

Trilium’s HD45-LV camera is on board Anduril’s UAS, which have been awarded two contracts to meet the constantly evolving threats faced by military forces across the globe

Nov 03, 2023
Successful Demonstration of Transwing VTOL UAS Capabilities on Ships at Sea

PteroDynamics’ Transwing aircraft has completed nine autonomous launch and recovery demonstrations from USNS Burlington as part of the U.S. Navy 4th Fleet Hybrid Fleet Campaign Event

Nov 03, 2023
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