DefenceTalkEUROSATORY 2014: Sagem (Safran) just tested and integrated successfully a new generation optronics multi-sensors suite on its Patroller endurance UAS. Tested in France between April and June 2014, during a campaign of 30 flights, this new optronics suite is based on a Euroflir 410 gyrostabilised turret. It is characterized by extended capabilities for long distance […]https://www.defencetalk.com/new-sensor-pack-for-sagems-patroller-uav-59915/

DefenceTalkThe RQ-4 Global Hawk made its first operational flight out of Misawa Air Base on June 6. The flight marked two milestones: the first time an RQ-4 mission has flown out of Japan, and the first operational mission flown out of a jointly-used civilian and military airfield. According to detachment officials, combining and coordinating civilian […]https://www.defencetalk.com/misawa-launches-first-global-hawk-59878/

DefenceTalkAn unmanned aerial surveillance platoon from the Michigan National Guard launched their 15th RQ-7B Shadow Unmanned Aircraft System into the Latvian skies here, Saturday. Latvian Armed Forces, providing aviation tower and runway support, assisted with this latest flight of Michigan Army National Guard Unmanned Aerial Surveillance platoon, B Company, Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 37th Infantry […]https://www.defencetalk.com/shadow-uas-platoon-has-15th-successful-launch-in-latvia-59764/

DefenceTalkDuring a speech at AUVSI’s Unmanned Systems 2014, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Manager of UAS Integration Jim Williams has announced that the FAA is working with several industries to expedite some limited commercial operations of UAS before UAS rules are finalized. “We applaud the FAA for working collaboratively with the industry and other stakeholders to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/faa-to-expedite-limited-commercial-operations-of-uas-59646/

DefenceTalkTo increase expeditionary capabilities in its long endurance Group 3 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), Lockheed Martin recently fielded its newest Expeditionary Ground Control Station, or “xGCS”, for use with the Fury UAS. Following its development and manufacturing in Huntsville, Ala., xGCS shipped and was integrated with Fury in San Luis Obispo, Calif. The first xGCS […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lockheed-integrates-latest-ground-control-station-technology-with-fury-uas-59590/

DefenceTalkThe Department of the Navy’s new, versatile small unmanned aircraft system made its first operational deployment overseas at the end of April with a Marine UAS squadron. Marines from Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 2, located at Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, North Carolina, will use its small UAS, RQ-21A Blackjack, for intelligence, surveillance, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/marines-deploy-with-first-unmanned-rq-21a-blackjack-system-59525/

DefenceTalkA 30-member Michigan Army National Guard Unmanned Aircraft System platoon led by Capt. Adam Wurth, arrived safely in Riga, Latvia, shortly after noon on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. The platoon is scheduled to be deployed for two months practicing UAS operations throughout Latvia in conjunction with Latvian army counterparts. After training for only 40 days […]https://www.defencetalk.com/michigan-army-national-guard-uas-platoon-arrives-in-latvia-59520/

DefenceTalkRotary Bat incorporates latest autonomous control, intelligence gathering technologies Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) and Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., have agreed to work together to develop and market an innovative small, unmanned autonomous helicopter system. Called the Rotary Bat (R-Bat), the new system merges a proven airframe produced by Yamaha, with the latest autonomous control […]https://www.defencetalk.com/northrop-yamaha-motor-collaborate-on-unmanned-helicopter-system-59515/

DefenceTalkElbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it was awarded a contract by the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) for the supply of a Hermes 900 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The Hermes 900, which will be equipped with a new and advanced intelligence gathering system considered as a breakthrough operational solution, will be operated by FAB in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/elbit-systems-contract-brazil-hermes-900-uas-59146/

DefenceTalk“We’re on the tipping point of unmanned aerial systems’ ability to deliver capability to the Soldier,” said Col. Thomas von Eschenbach. The unmanned aerial/aircraft system, or UAS, is no longer seen by Soldiers as a new system and as the months and years pass, it will “not just be used by a few, but will […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-at-tipping-point-of-unmanned-aircraft-system-capabilities-59068/