DefenceTalkElbit Systems has developed the Skylark3, a new autonomous mini-Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), best suited for brigades and divisions in “beyond the next hill” reconnaissance, counterinsurgency and force protection missions, as well as for use in a range of civil applications, such as border and coastal security and anti-terror operations. The new system has already […]https://www.defencetalk.com/elbit-introduces-skylarktm-3-the-latest-addition-to-its-family-of-mini-uas-66735/

DefenceTalkCivilian drones are increasingly becoming a “real and growing threat” to the safety of commercial aviation, industry group IATA warned on Monday, calling for regulations to be put in place before any serious accidents occur. Tony Tyler, director-general of the International Air Transport Association, said the threat posed by unmanned aerial vehicles is still evolving […]https://www.defencetalk.com/drones-becoming-real-threat-to-commercial-aviation-iata-66727/

DefenceTalkThe British government is close to ordering two solar-powered high-altitude Zephyr surveillance drones from European aerospace giant Airbus, it said Wednesday. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced in a statement that the deal was worth £10.6 million ($15.2 million, 14 million euros), in the first ever order for Airbus Zephyr unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). “The […]https://www.defencetalk.com/britain-set-to-buy-two-zephyr-spy-drones-from-airbus-66661/

DefenceTalkUS Defense Secretary Ashton Carter will on Tuesday preview the Pentagon’s plans for its 2017 budget, including extra cash to fight the Islamic State group, previously secret mini-drones and a beefed-up US presence in Europe’s east. The base budget for fiscal year 2017 is expected to be $524 billion, augmented by $59 billion for an […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pentagon-chief-to-unveil-mini-drones-anti-is-funds-66641/

DefenceTalkThe United States intends to deploy in South Korea the newest MQ-1C Gray Eagle drones, that can not only conduct reconnaissance flights, but also missile attacks, a South Korean news outlet reported Wednesday. According to the Chosun Ilbo, citing a US military source, deployment of Gray Eagle unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), that are superior in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-to-deploy-missile-attack-drones-in-south-korea-66612/

DefenceTalkThe Russian Navy is apparently investing in a technology of the future that has the potential to “revolutionize naval warfare,” defense expert Dave Majumdar wrote for the National Interest, referring to unmanned underwater and surface drones. The official confirmation came this week when Deputy Navy Commander Vice Adm. Alexander Fedotenkov said that the Russian Navy […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-pursuing-underwater-drones-66560/

DefenceTalkAs UAVs become more common, security officials have grown increasingly concerned about the dangers posed by small and difficult to detect aircraft. An Italian aerospace company offers an answer in the form of a counter-drone system known as Falcon Shield. Remote-controlled drones, once a hobbyist rarity, have become commonplace. In October, the US government estimated […]https://www.defencetalk.com/absolute-anti-drone-shield-company-creates-uav-killing-system-66531/

DefenceTalkDefence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Police to deliver three UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) systems. Delivery will take place in 2016. Saab will deliver three UAV systems to the Swedish Police. Each system comprises air vehicles equipped with day/night sensors and a ground station, plus spare parts, consumables, documentation, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/saab-to-deliver-uav-systems-to-the-swedish-police-66368/

DefenceTalkGermany said Tuesday that it would buy up to five military reconnaissance drones capable of carrying missiles from Israel until a similar European model has hit the market. Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen said that Berlin aimed to ink the deal to buy three to five Heron TP drones this year from Israel’s Aerospace […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germany-to-buy-israeli-drones-which-can-be-weaponized-66349/

DefenceTalkWith Phase 3 award, program aims to deliver embedded capabilities that have been on the U.S. Navy’s wish list since World War II Small-deck ships such as destroyers and frigates could greatly increase their effectiveness if they had their own unmanned air systems (UASs) to provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and other capabilities at […]https://www.defencetalk.com/darpa-northrop-develop-unmanned-vtol-flying-wing-small-us-navy-ships-66208/