Unmanned News & Articles

MQ-4C Triton Completes First Flight with Multi-Intelligence Upgrade

The multi-intelligence configuration of Northrop Grumman’s MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aerial System will enable enhanced maritime situational awareness to inform real-time decision making at tactical to strategic levels

Aug 13, 2021
U.S. Air Force Awards Contract for Hypersonic Aircraft Flight Testing

By the end of the flight test campaign, Quarterhorse from Hermeus will be the fastest autonomous, reusable aircraft in the world and the first of its kind to fly a Turbine-Based Combined Cycle engine

Aug 12, 2021
Naval Aviation Manned-Unmanned Teaming Capabilities Demonstrated Virtually

Boeing has conducted virtual scenarios using MQ-25, F/A-18 and E-2D simulations as part of the U.S. Navy’s strategy for integrating unmanned systems to provide lethal, survivable and scalable effects to support carrier strike group operations

Aug 10, 2021
New Near-Zero Footprint UAS Unveiled

With near-zero footprint, Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL), and long-endurance capabilities, the V-BAT 128 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) from Martin UAV enables transportation and rapid tactical deployment for sea, air and land missions

Aug 09, 2021
Standardized Modular Payload Interface Kits for RQ-20B Puma Tactical UAS

AeroVironment’s interface kit is a self-contained unit that provides all of the mechanical and electrical interfaces required to enable RQ-20B Puma tactical Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) to integrate with new payloads

Aug 09, 2021
New Unmanned Multi-Robot Software Functionality for U.S. DoD

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) will leverage Neya Systems’ Tactical Assault Kit plugin to coordinate unmanned platforms with chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear sensors to protect military and civilian populations

Aug 06, 2021
U.K. MoD Exercises Contract Clause for 13 Additional Protector RPAS

The U.K. Ministry of Defence (MoD) has ordered an additional 13 Protector Remotely Piloted Air Systems (RPAS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, taking the total number of RPAS for the MoD to 16

Aug 05, 2021
OMFV Concept Development Contract for BAE Systems

BAE will explore crew automation, active protection, combat vehicle technologies and turret solutions, to deliver advanced combat capabilities for the U.S. Army under the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) program

Aug 04, 2021
U.S. Air Force Places Unmanned Aircraft System Orders Totaling $15.9 Million

AeroVironment’s Puma 3 AE and Raven are versatile, rugged and reliable tactical UAS designed to provide the U.S. Air Force Security Forces with enhanced situational awareness and mission effectiveness to safeguard bases

Aug 04, 2021
U.S. Army Awards Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle Design Contract

Oshkosh Defense will work together with its industry partners to develop initial concepts of the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle that will help the U.S. Army replace the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle

Aug 03, 2021
Australian Army Acquire Counter-Drone Sensors

The deployment of DroneShield’s long-range sensors will assist the Australian Army in establishing its counter-drone requirements and future capability options

Jul 29, 2021
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.