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Boeing Insitu to supply 15 ScanEagle UAVs to Afghan army
A ScanEagle prepares for launch in Helmand, Afghanistan. Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan’s ISR Capabilities Integration Cell is training, advising and assisting the Afghan National Army on how to best utilize this technology
US Army catches ‘air-launched effect’ drones in mid-air using another UAV
The US Army for the first time caught and recovered Area-I Altius “air-launched effects” drones in mid-air using a quadcopter during Project Convergence exercises in August and September. By Garrett Reim, 6 October 2020
NDIA Policy Points: Enhance Shipbuilding by Funding Unmanned Vessels
There is a war brewing between the Navy’s plans to restructure the fleet and Congress’ desire to maintain the status quo.
USMC RQ-21A Blackjack Drones Supported USAF B-1B and B-2’s Long-Range Air Strikes During Australian Drills
A screenshot from a live video recorded by an RQ-21A (top right) during an air strike by U.S. Air Force B-1B bombers (Image credit: U.S. Marine Corps)
Navy Looking at Upgrades to RQ-21 UAS
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dominick Rollan and Cpl. Jose Reyes, both with Air Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, place the RQ-21A Blackjack on the launcher in preparation for its first flight in Australia at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Aug. 8, 2020. The RQ-21 provides the…
Malaysia to launch competition for drones and manned maritime patrol aircraft
MELBOURNE, Australia — Malaysia is moving ahead with its plans to acquire much-needed manned and unmanned aircraft to enhance maritime security, with the Southeast Asian country announcing that it will be issuing separate tenders for each type.
Marine MV-22 Ospreys Flew In An RQ-21 Drone Unit During An Exercise For The First Time
The exercise highlights the growing importance of drones in the Marine Corps’ expeditionary operations plans. By Thomas Newdick and Joseph Trevithick, August 12, 2020
US Marines bring RQ-21 Blackjack drones to Darwin
Officials from both countries have confirmed that the annual Marine Corps rotation will see RQ-21 Blackjack drones deployed in Australia for the first time. Though delayed by two months due to pandemic restrictions, some 1,200 Marines have departed for Darwin.
US Navy looks for new small ship-borne UAV for possible $1bn programme
The US Navy (USN) is planning a flight demonstration and possible prototyping competition to help find a new ship-borne unmanned air vehicle (UAV). The effort is being run by Innovation and Modernization Patuxent River, a partnership between the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division AirWorks prototyping group and Georgia Tech…
SOCOM picks six for MEUAS III task orders
Unmanned Vehicles 26th June 2020 – 15:55 GMT | by The Shephard News Team
