HII and Thales have demonstrated a mine-countermeasures system that brings autonomous search, AI-assisted analysis and remotely operated neutralization equipment under common mission control.
The test supports development of an autonomous aircraft intended to move supplies for Marines operating from dispersed locations.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has opened a facility near Grand Forks, North Dakota, that will allow pilots to fly MQ-9A missions for U.S. Africa Command from the United States rather than Africa.
Saab is developing a reusable uncrewed aircraft to carry weapons and sensors alongside its Gripen E fighter, Chief Executive Micael Johansson said.
Leonardo will use Shield’s Hivemind software to develop new autonomous capabilities for Proteus, its uncrewed rotorcraft demonstrator.
German drone maker Quantum Systems is establishing a Japanese subsidiary and Tokyo office to pursue growing demand for unmanned defence systems.
Saab and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) have flight tested an airborne early warning radar on the MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft, demonstrating its ability to detect, track and classify airborne targets.
Sky-Watch has been selected for a NATO Support and Procurement Agency framework that allows participating countries to buy its RQ-35 Heidrun reconnaissance drone.
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The test supports efforts to extend the reach of crewed fighter formations, improve situational awareness and add aircraft capacity while reducing risk to aircrews.
The U.S. Special Operations Command has purchased Tekever uncrewed aerial systems following validation and acceptance testing, the company announced on October 26.
Sweden has contracted a year of Baltic Sea surveillance using four Saildrone Voyager uncrewed vessels, buying the information they collect rather than the craft.
The maiden flight of the U740 Valkyrie, an American-German unmanned aircraft, recently took place in northern Germany.
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