Israel Will Lease IAI Heron UAVs to Greece
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DefenceTalkDefense relations between the State of Israel and Greece have been strengthened. Defense Ministry Director General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Udi Adam and General Director for Defence Investments and Armament, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Theodoros Lagios (HAF), have signed the first agreement between their respective ministries to lease the Israeli Heron system developed by Israel Aerospace Industries […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-will-lease-iai-heron-uavs-to-greece-75427/
Morocco launches fleet of drones to tackle coronavirus from the sky
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DefenceTalkRABAT: Morocco has rapidly expanded its fleet of drones as it battles the coronavirus pandemic, deploying them for aerial surveillance, public service announcements and sanitization. “This is a real craze. In just weeks, demand has tripled in Morocco and other countries in the region,” said Yassine Qamous, chief of Droneway Maroc, African distributor for leading […]https://www.defencetalk.com/morocco-launches-fleet-of-drones-to-tackle-coronavirus-from-the-sky-75420/
Boeing Rolls Out First Loyal Wingman Unmanned Aircraft
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DefenceTalkA Boeing [NYSE:BA]-led Australian industry team has presented the first unmanned Loyal Wingman aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force, a historic milestone for the company and the Commonwealth. The aircraft, which uses artificial intelligence to extend the capabilities of manned and unmanned platforms, is the first to be designed, engineered and manufactured in Australia […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-rolls-out-first-loyal-wingman-unmanned-aircraft-75392/
AeroVironment Unveils Quantix Recon, Hybrid VTOL UAS for Defense Applications
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DefenceTalkQuantix Recon delivers on-demand, georeferenced aerial imagery, providing quick visibility for on-site mission planning and verification Fully-Automated, hybrid vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) design and radio frequency silent mode enable aircraft to conduct missions undetected Powerful onboard processing delivers high-resolution imagery immediately on the included operating tablet upon landing – no other devices, internet or […]https://www.defencetalk.com/aerovironment-unveils-quantix-recon-hybrid-vtol-uas-for-defense-applications-75262/
New research improves drone detection
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DefenceTalkEspoo, Finland: Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), commonly known as drones, are widely used in mapping, aerial photography, rescue operations, shipping, law enforcement, agriculture, among other things. Despite great potential for improving public safety, use of drones can also lead to very undesirable situations, such as privacy and safety violations, or property damage. There is also […]https://www.defencetalk.com/new-research-improves-drone-detection-74865/
Turkey’s drones provide crucial edge in Syria
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DefenceTalkAnkara: Turkish news channels have been dominated this week by a steady stream of black-and-white drone footage showing the destruction of Syrian regime targets in rebel-held Idlib. Domestically produced drones have given Turkey a vital edge in its latest operation against Syrian forces. They have become a symbol of national pride as the country seeks […]https://www.defencetalk.com/turkeys-drones-provide-crucial-edge-in-syria-74621/
Turkish drones kill 19 Syrian government soldiers as tensions soar
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DefenceTalkTurkish drone strikes in Syria’s northwestern Idlib province killed 19 government soldiers on Sunday, a war monitor reported, as tensions soared between Damascus and Ankara. The 19 died in strikes on a military convoy in the Jabal al-Zawiya area and a base near Maaret al-Numan city, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. The report […]https://www.defencetalk.com/turkish-drones-kill-19-syrian-government-soldiers-as-tensions-soar-74502/
US Navy Deploys First Destroyer with Counter-UAS Laser
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DefenceTalkThe U.S. Navy recently installed the first Optical Dazzling Interdictor, Navy (ODIN), a laser weapon system that allows a ship to counter unmanned aerial systems. The first system was installed on the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), during her recently completed Dry-Docking Selected Restricted Availability. ODIN’s development, testing and production was […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-navy-deploys-first-destroyer-with-counter-uas-laser-74167/
PHASA-35 Solar Powered UAV Conducts First Flight
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PHASA-35, a 35m wingspan solar-electric aircraft, has successfully completed its maiden flight. The landmark flight paves the way to this new aircraft becoming a game changer in the air and space market, plugging the gap between aircraft and satellite technology. PHASA-35 has been designed, built and now flown in less than two years as part […]
Extended range: VECTOR flies beyond 300 km using a UHF datalink
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A robust communication network between an unmanned aerial vehicle and the ground control station is paramount for the successful execution of a BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) operation. Although the VECTOR autopilot, UAV’s most advanced flight control system is fully capable of executing an entirely autonomous mission, a solid and reliable data or video […]