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Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

AeroVironment Wins First Phase of US Army Tactical Drone Competition

AeroVironment has been awarded a contract for the first increment of the US Army’s Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System program.

22 August

DOD Contracts

Ronald Watkins

US Air Force Selects Five Companies for Next-Gen Engine Prototype

The US Air Force has awarded five companies $4.9 billion in contracts to develop next-generation fighter jet adaptive engine prototypes.

19 August

Europe

Joe Saballa

UK Seeking High-Altitude Balloons for Communication, Surveillance

The UK has tapped the services of Sierra Nevada to supply high-altitude balloons for use as a communications relay and surveillance platform.

19 August

Europe

Joe Saballa

BAE Systems’ New Comm Network Links Drones, Military Equipment

BAE Systems has unveiled a communication network that can link “everything” from small reconnaissance drones to armored vehicles, warships, fighter jets, and military commands.

18 August

Americas

Joe Saballa

US DoD Awards BlueHalo $24M TITAN Counter-Drone System Contract

The US Department of Defense has awarded American aerospace firm BlueHalo a $24-million contract to supply a TITAN counter-drone system.

18 August

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

Fairbanks Morse Defense Expands Unmanned Marine Vehicle Services

Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) has signed a licensing agreement with DECK Marine Systems for expanded unmanned marine vehicle services.

17 August

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

DARPA Selects Researchers to Develop ‘One-Way Vision’ Smokescreens

DARPA has partnered with multiple research teams to work on the Coded Visibility program to develop smokescreens that block enemy vision and sensors but enhance that of friendly forces.

17 August

Europe