Spain to acquire SIRTAP drones for nearly EUR 600 million
The Spanish Council of Ministers has granted approval to the Ministry of Defence to enter into a contract with Airbus Defence and Space for the acquisition of SIRTAP drones.
PHASA-35 completes first successful stratospheric flight
British engineers have successfully completed a stratospheric flight trial of BAE Systems’ High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) - PHASA-35.
EDA-led project shapes standards for unmanned systems
A project managed by the European Defence Agency (EDA), which aims to create a basis for a European interoperability standard for military unmanned systems, has presented its recommendations after more than two years of work.
British Army tests innovative solutions for future frontline warfare
Members of the British Army's 2nd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment (2 YORKS) have been testing innovative new Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) and rifle mounted thermal imaging sights.
Rheinmetall and AeroVironment join forces to compete for NATO special forces project
Rheinmetall and AeroVironment, an American unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) manufacturer, have teamed to take part in a NATO special forces project.
Elbit Systems to supply Australian Army with reconnaissance drones
Elbit Systems of Australia was selected to provide the Australian Army with the Skylark I LEX Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
QinetiQ deliver world’s first demonstration of a laser controlled drone during flight
The demonstration was a live-virtual event, using interoperable message standards to task a number of virtual platforms and the live UAS.