– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has added Raymond Knops, Chairman of the Dutch Industry Foundation for Defence and Security (NIDV), and Thomas McSorley, General Counsel for NATO DIANA (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic), to a growing list of speakers and panelists on the agenda for the first-ever Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) event being held on November 19, 2024. Continue reading
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TEKEVER Advances Drone Sonobuoy Launching Tech
– TEKEVER has unveiled new drone technologies at the REPMUS 2024 military exercise, marking the first time an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of its type has deployed sonobuoys. Continue reading
Drones and C-UAS Systems will Dominate China’s Biggest Ever Zhuhai Air Show
Rohde & Schwarz Demonstrates Advanced C-UAS Capabilities at NATO TIE 2024
– Rohde & Schwarz, a provider of counter uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS), is showcasing its ARDRONIS C-UAS family, integrated through the updated SAPIENT standard protocol, at the NATO Technical Interoperability Exercise (TIE) event in Vredepeel, Netherlands. Continue reading
NORAD Boss ‘Intrigued’ by New High-Altitude Drones Amid Increase in Russian Approaches
Russian aircraft have encroached on the Alaska air defense indication zone (ADIZ) four times in the last week, the head of NORAD and U.S. Northern Command noted Sept. 17, as he said he wants to ramp up his command’s training and monitoring capabilities. Continue reading
Boeing Unveils Land-Based MQ-25 Autonomous Tanker Design
– Boeing is designing a larger, land-based version of its uncrewed MQ-25 tanker, targeting U.S. Air Force (USAF) future refueling plans including topping up Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) in contested airspace. Continue reading
Lockheed Eyes Low-Cost Attritable Drone for CCA Increment 2
– Lockheed Martin, having “gold-plated” its initial bid for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, will focus on lower cost, more attritable aircraft in its proposal for the second increment, the head of the company’s legendary Skunk Works division told reporters Sept. 17. Continue reading
GA-ASI Displays Future of Uncrewed Airpower at AFA ASC 2024
– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. announces major displays during the Air Force Association’s (AFA) Air, Space & Cyber Conference, Sept. 16–18, 2024. During the show, just outside Washington, D.C., GA-ASI will exhibit: Continue reading