Swiss Army Chooses Lockheed’s Indago 3 UAS for Tactical Reconnaissance and Surveillance
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DefenceTalkDefenceTalkArmasuisse contracted Lockheed Martin (LMT) for a fleet of Indago 3 small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), with options for spares, training and tech support and additional systems for the Swiss Army. Indago provides aerial reconnaissance in environments unreachable by normal fixed-wing, unmanned aircraft systems. The first phase comprises manufacturing development to optimize the Indago 3’s […]https://www.defencetalk.com/swiss-army-chooses-lockheeds-indago-3-uas-for-tactical-reconnaissance-and-surveillance-76108/
First Successful Flight for the German Heron TP UAV
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DefenceTalkDefenceTalkIn preparation for its delivery to the German Armed Forces, the German Heron TP UAV has completed its first flight in the skies of the State of Israel. The UAV was modified according to the needs and requirements of the German Ministry of Defense. It is the result of a joint program led by the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/first-successful-flight-for-the-german-heron-tp-uav-76045/
US Eases MTCR Rules to Allow Wider Export of Unmanned Aerial Systems
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DefenceTalkDefenceTalkToday, President Donald J. Trump is taking action to improve the standards for exporting Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). While the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) is critical in slowing proliferation and promoting peace and security, it is in dire need of modernization as it applies to UAS. In a sector of rapidly evolving technology, the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-eases-mtcr-rules-to-allow-wider-export-of-unmanned-aerial-systems-76032/
Third NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance Aircraft Arrives at Sigonella
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DefenceTalkDefenceTalkOn July 15, 2020 the third remotely piloted aircraft of NATO’s Alliance Ground Surveillance Programme arrived at 13:37 local time at its new home base in Sigonella, Italy. The landing marks yet another step for NATO on its way to acquiring a total of five RQ-4D remotely piloted aircraft, referred to as “Phoenix”, all to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/third-nato-alliance-ground-surveillance-aircraft-arrives-at-sigonella-75920/
UK Orders First 3 Protector Drones in £65M Contract
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DefenceTalkDefenceTalkDefence Secretary Ben Wallace has signed a £65 million contract to build the UK’s first three Protector aircraft – the first UK operated system capable of strike missions anywhere in the world. After a successful development phase Protector is set to enter service by mid-2024, meaning that the Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) will deliver […]https://www.defencetalk.com/uk-orders-first-3-protector-drones-in-65m-contract-75911/
World Entering New Military ‘Drone Age’: UN Expert
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DefenceTalkDefenceTalkThe world is entering a military “second drone age” with uncontrolled proliferation and no standards governing their use, a United Nations expert told the UN Human Rights Council on Thursday. Agnes Callamard, the UN special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, said the global community needed to take stock of how armed drones have […]https://www.defencetalk.com/world-entering-new-military-drone-age-un-expert-75879/
Future Vertical Lift pushes forward with new requirements
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DefenceTalkDefenceTalkAll four of Future Vertical Lift’s signature modernization efforts now have approved requirements, as the Army strives to rapidly develop new aircraft to achieve overmatch, its leader said Wednesday. The top priorities include the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft, Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft, Future Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and Modular Open System Approach. “Those four lines of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/future-vertical-lift-pushes-forward-with-new-requirements-75740/
Elbit Introduces a UAS-Based Long-Range Maritime Rescue Capability
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DefenceTalkElbit Systems introduces a unique life saving capability to its Hermes 900 Maritime Patrol Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). Integrating detection and identification capabilities, onboard inflated life-rafts, and precision dispatch capability, enables the UAS to perform long-range maritime Search and Rescue (SaR) missions. Such a configured Hermes 900 Maritime Patrol UAS was recently delivered to an […]https://www.defencetalk.com/elbit-introduces-a-uas-based-long-range-maritime-rescue-capability-75482/
US military lose second drone in Niger
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DefenceTalkThe US military in Niger said Thursday they had lost a second drone in two months, both through technical failure rather than from hostile action in the conflict-torn country. “A… remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) was lost near Agadez, Niger, April 23,” US Africa Command said in an email to AFP. “U.S. forces secured the RPA […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-military-lose-second-drone-in-niger-75478/
Pentagon announces new mission for secretive space drone
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DefenceTalkThe US Air Force said Wednesday it would be sending its high-tech X-37B space drone back into orbit this month — the sixth trip for the reusable vehicle that maneuvers around the Earth on secretive missions. The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle, which looks like a small version of the manned space shuttles retired in 2011, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pentagon-announces-new-mission-for-secretive-space-drone-75455/