U.S. Army retires GUARDRAIL and ARL aerial intelligence systems after five decades
The U.S. Army has retired its two longest-serving aerial intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) platforms, GUARDRAIL and Airborne Reconnaissance Low (ARL), during commemorative events held on 30-31 July 2025.
SNC receives second HADES aircraft for U.S. Army integration to enhance ISR operations
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has received the second Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for the U.S. Army’s High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) programme.
Auterion and HEIGHT Technologies expand partnership with major ISR drone system order
Auterion has announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with HEIGHT Technologies through a significant new order and joint development efforts.
L3Harris delivers second advanced ISR-configured Global 6500 aircraft
L3Harris Technologies has delivered its second Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft missionized with advanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.
U.S. Army awards USD 4.19 billion aerostat contract to Raytheon, Leidos, Qinetiq, TCOM, Tyonek, and five other firms
The U.S. Army has awarded a 10-year Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) worth $4,193,327,540 to ten industry partners for the provision of aerostat systems and associated services.
Shield AI’s V-BAT selected as Japan’s first maritime ISR platform
American defence technology company Shield AI has announced that its V-BAT unmanned aircraft system (UAS) has been chosen by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
NATO ISR Force expands capabilities with first live diversion to Trapani Air Base
NATO Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force (NISRF) successfully conducted its first live diversion to Trapani Air Base, Italy, on 10 December 2024.
Airbus and Aerostar successfully test stratospheric ISR communication technologies in the U.S.
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense and Aerostar have successfully completed a joint stratospheric test flight to evaluate satellite communication (satcom) technologies for high-altitude ISR.
Bombardier Defense delivers Global 6500 aircraft to U.S. Army for HADES programme
Bombardier Defense has delivered the first Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft to the U.S. Army as part of the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) programme.
Textron Systems expands support for U.S. Navy with Aerosonde drone deployment
Textron Systems Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Inc., has announced a new contract worth up to USD 17 million with the U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR).
Sierra Nevada Corporation completes first flight of RAPCON-X ISR aircraft for U.S. Army
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has announced the successful inaugural flight of its new intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft, the RAPCON-X.
Insta joins Finnish defence consortium to develop advanced ISR technologies for F-35 program
Finnish defence and technology company Insta has joined a consortium of industry leaders to develop advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities as part of Finland’s F-35 program.