A presolicitation notice on May 23 by the Army’s contracting agency calls for industry to submit ideas for a 1-ton-capable, cargo uncrewed aircraft system.
Recent trials of UAV operations from a carrier validate that such systems can increasingly replace missions handled by crewed platforms, Adm. Ben Key says.
The prototypes will seek new devices for Inertial sensing and magnetic sensing, plus advances in photonic systems and laser components used by quantum devices.
Partners in the Eurodrone program have completed the preliminary design review for the twin-engine medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) uncrewed air system.
The acquisition of Aerovel and the company’s Flexrotor UAS moves the U.S. subsidiary of the European aerospace giant into a hotly competitive market segment.
Upgrades and replacements are coming for the U.S. Marine Corps’ light- and medium-size rotorcraft fleet, along with advanced new uncrewed aircraft systems.
The award resembles a similar, $93.3 million contract announced by GA-ASI four years ago to demonstrate object recognition algorithms on the sensors on board an MQ-9.
Saab RBS 70s worth AU$50 million will be transferred to Ukraine, as Australia gradually phases out the man-portable air defense system in favor of Nasams.
