Northrop Grumman Corporation and UK-based Ultra Maritime equipped a modified, manned Bell 407 (acting as an MQ-8C Fire Scout surrogate) platform with Ultra sonobuoys, receiver and processor to complete an unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capability demonstration. Continue reading
Category Archives: Weapons Systems
Dynetics’ Gremlins Demonstration System Completes Third Test
Dynetics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, successfully completed a third test flight series in which the Gremlins Air Vehicle (GAV) and Gremlins Recovery System flew three more times. The system has totaled seven flight hours during the month of November. Continue reading
Russia’s Orion Launches First Missiles
The Orion unmanned aerial vehicle launched small-sized guided missiles, a source in the military-industrial complex told RIA Novosti. It became the first Russian drone to use this type of weapon Continue reading
Russia’s Okhotnik UCAV Tests Air-To-Air Missiles
For the first time, the Russian military conducted a series of flights of a heavy attack drone “Okhotnik” in the form of a fighter-interceptor with simulated air-to-air missiles at the Ashuluk training ground, a source in the military-industrial complex told RIA Novosti. Continue reading
China uses Drones to Guide Helicopter Missile Strike
A drone was used to guide a helicopter to conduct beyond visual range (BVR) strike at sea during a live-fire drill by an army aviation brigade under the PLA 71st Group Army recently. All targets were accurately hit under the harsh conditions of dense fog. Continue reading
SAVAGE Missile Takes Aim at Drone Swarms
Savage Corp has revealed new details of a missile custom made to stop drone swarms. Continue reading
Boeing, US Navy to Demo Future Ramjet Missile Technology
Boeing and the U.S. Navy will demonstrate advanced missile technologies that will make carrier air wing strike fighters more lethal against threats into the next decade. Continue reading
China Tests Swarm of Truck-Launched ‘Suicide Drones’
China has developed a new low-cost “suicide drone” that is despatched in a swarm to attack a target, according to mainland media reports. Continue reading