Marine Corps cuccessfully tests Link-16 system on XQ-58A Valkyrie
The U.S. Marine Corps successfully tested the Link-16 communication system on the XQ-58A Valkyrie during its third test flight on 20 September 2024 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.
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CAMCOPTER S-100 enhances EMSA’s maritime operations in North Sea and La Manche
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has contracted Schiebel to support a range of maritime operations with its unmanned aerial system (UAS), the CAMCOPTER S-100.
RapidFlight successfully flies E2 aircraft at Camp Atterbury in T-REX demonstration
Throughout the event, RapidFlight conducted multiple successful test flights of its E2 unmanned aerial system (UAS), emphasizing its exceptional mission flexibility and agile payload integration.
Unmanned MQ-9 Reaper flies for the first time in Dutch airspace
An MQ-9 Reaper drone, operated by the Royal Netherlands Air Force, has flown in Dutch airspace for the first time during a training mission.
Airbus and Quantum Systems make progress in autonomous swarm technology
Airbus Defence & Space, in close collaboration with German drone company Quantum Systems and software company Spleenlab, has achieved a breakthrough in autonomous swarm technology.
Poland signs new contract with WB Group for FlyEye Unmanned Aerial Systems
On September 4, Poland’s Armament Agency signed a new contract with WB Group for the delivery of six FlyEye Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to the Polish Armed Forces.
Primoco UAV achieves 80% growth in sales and profit amid rising global demand for unmanned systems
The Czech manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles Primoco UAV increased its sales and net profit by more than 80% year-on-year in the first half of this year.
U.S. Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk begins historic deployment at RAF Fairford
U.S. Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft has commenced its first-ever deployment to the United Kingdom, arriving at RAF Fairford on 22 August.
AgEagle delivers first batch of surveillance drones to French Army
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. announced the delivery of the first 20 eBee VISION systems to its reseller for French Army surveillance operations.
British Army deploys Watchkeeper tactical drone to Estonia for ISR training
The British Army has commenced a series of training flights with its Watchkeeper tactical unmanned aerial vehicle system over the skies of Estonia.
U.S. approves potential USD 738 million sale of MQ-9 Block 5 drones to Italy
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Italy involving MQ-9 Block 5 drones and related equipment, with an estimated value of USD 738 million.
Japan buys two SeaGuardians from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
The Japan Coast Guard has signed a contract for the purchase of two SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI).