Embention, Sagetech Avionics partner to offer full situational awareness during unmanned flights
UAS components supplier Embention has partnered with miniature aviation transponders developer and manufacturer Sagetech Avionics.
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GA-ASI completes month-long demonstration of GE-ER UAS
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) has announced the completion of a month-long demo event that showcased its Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) UAS equipped with a suite of long-range sensors, Air Launched Effects (ALE) and Scalable Command and Control (SC2).
Jenny Laird helps establish USACE UAS training program at Hinds Community College
In conjunction with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Graduate Institute, Jenny Laird, the UAS lead for the ERDC’s Environmental Laboratory (EL), established the USACE UAS training program at Hinds Community College in Raymond, Mississippi.
Milrem Robotics, John Cockerill Defense showcase Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle
In front of select military forces from across the globe, Milrem Robotics and John Cockerill Defense showcased the Type-X Robotic Combat Vehicle with the Cockerill Protected Weapons Station Gen. II (CPWS II).
AUVSI Unmanned Systems – Defense. Protection. Security., Sept. 8 to 10
For Immediate Release: June 15, 2020Contact: Michael Wilbur, mwilbur@auvsi.org, 571-255-7774 AUVSI Unmanned Systems – Defense. Protection. Security., Sept. 8 to 10 Fully interactive virtual event will review government agencies’ plans for unmanned systems integration ARLINGTON, Va. – The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems (AUVSI) has announced the annual Unmanned Systems – Defense. Protection. Security. (USDPS) conference will be conducted as... Continue reading
Weekend Roundup: June 12, 2020
This Week in the Unmanned Systems and Robotics World.
AeroVironment receives two orders from NSPA for its Raven and Puma 3 AE UAS
AeroVironment has received two firm-fixed-price orders totaling $9,804,448 from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) for its Raven and Puma 3 AE tactical UAS and spares. The first order is expected to be delivered by Aug. 2020, and the second order by Oct. 2020.
U.S. Army and Navy order more than 160 of FLIR Systems’ Centaur UGVs
The U.S. Army and Navy have ordered more than 160 of FLIR Systems’ Centaur UGVs, plus related spares and accessories.
BAE Systems to provide autonomy and artificial intelligence capabilities for DARPA’s Squad X program
Lockheed Martin, the prime contractor for DARPA’s Squad X program, has awarded BAE Systems a $3.5 million contract to provide key autonomy and artificial intelligence capabilities that would not only advance the effectiveness of tactical robotic air and ground vehicles, but also create true partnerships between ground warfighters – Soldiers and Marines – and machines at the small-unit level.
Elbit Systems UK uses Seagull USV during Anti-Submarine Warfare trials with UK MoD
Elbit Systems UK has announced that it completed a series of Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) trials with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD).