DefenceTalkResearchers and engineers showcased a Joint Tactical Aerial Resupply Vehicle, or JTARV, during a recent visit by commanding general of the Army Research, Development and Engineering Command. The JTARV, a rectangular-shaped quadcopter also known as the hoverbike, could someday make it possible for Soldiers on the battlefield to order resupply and then, minutes later, receive […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-lab-showcases-futuristic-unmanned-resupply-vehicle-68154/

DefenceTalkHOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE: The QF-4 Phantom flew its final unmanned mission in the skies above White Sands Missile Range on August 17. During the flight, the unmanned aircraft served its primary mission as an aerial target and was shot at by an F-35 Lightning II from Edwards Air Force Base, California. “Our mission is […]https://www.defencetalk.com/qf-4-phantom-flies-final-unmanned-mission-68084/

DefenceTalkLockheed Martin’s Group 1 family of unmanned aircraft systems is migrating to enhanced automation capabilities using its Kestrel “Fly Light” flight control systems and industry-leading mobile Ground Control Station (mGCS) software. The increased automation allows operators to focus on executing the mission, rather than flying various aircraft. Earlier this year, Lockheed Martin’s Desert Hawk III […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lockheed-demos-enhanced-ground-control-system-and-software-for-small-unmanned-aircraft-59395/