– Leonardo, the UK Royal Navy and the UK Ministry of Defence’s Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Future Capability Innovation (FCI) team have unveiled the design of the Proteus technology demonstrator aircraft. Continue reading
Category Archives: VTOL
Russia Deploys BAS-200 Drones to Support Arctic Icebreaker Operations
According to a PR published by Rostec the BAS-200 unmanned helicopter system, developed by Holding “Russian Helicopters,” part of Rostec State Corporation, is being adapted to enhance operations in the Arctic. Designed for ship-based missions, the BAS-200 is set to play a pivotal role in supporting icebreakers navigating the challenging Arctic Ocean. Continue reading
Why UK’s Watchkeeper UAV Failed the Test of Time
The UK government’s decision to send its Watchkeeper uncrewed air vehicles (UAVs) into early retirement marks an ignominious end for a once-ambitious effort to boost the British Army’s airborne intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) capabilities. Continue reading
Skyborne Technology and Atlantic Industrial Group Announce AI Manufacturing JV for SVTOLs & Airships
– Skyborne Technology, a UAV Corp Company and Atlantic Industrial Group Inc. have announced a joint venture to build cutting-edge manufacturing capability at Skyborne’s Wewahitchka, Florida facility. Continue reading
Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 Successfully Demonstrates New Radar Capability In Canada
– Schiebel, in collaboration with MDA Space, has successfully demonstrated IMSAR’s NSP Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) with Ground and Maritime Moving Target Indication (GMTI and MMTI) capabilities during a one-week intensive trial at the Foremost UAS Test Range in Western Canada. Continue reading
Ukraine Modifies A-22 Foxbat Aircraft into Long-Range Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle.
The Aeroprakt A-22 “Foxbat,” originally designed as a light recreational aircraft, has recently drawn attention after being modified by Ukrainian forces into a long-range UCAV (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle). Continue reading
China Develops Osprey-Like VTOL Drone with 2-Ton Capacity
China has announced the development of a large tiltrotor drone capable of carrying up to 2 tons (4,400 pounds) of payload at a maximum speed of 340 miles (547 kilometers) per hour. Continue reading
Steadicopter Unveils Golden Eagle RUAS Carrying Spike Missiles
– Steadicopter has announced the unveiling of the Golden Eagle HS (Heavy Strike) Rotary Unmanned Aerial System for heavy strike capabilities in collaboration with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. This collaboration expands the Golden Eagle family capabilities, adding a new attack capability dimension, expanding the system’s operational versatility and reinforcing its proven performance. Continue reading