AUSA 2024: Quantum-Systems targets big 2025 with UAS developments
Quantum-Systems has been upgrading its UAS family, with new versions of the Vector, Reliant and Twister drones set for release throughout 2025.
C-Astral has introduced its new Bramor SAR UAS, capable of identifying and accurately geolocating mobile phones on the ground, the company announced on 5 February.
The UAS is designed to be used to locate the phone of a person in distress during SAR missions using its NSX module payload. It can operate in local network coverage or where there is poor or no coverage at all.
Based on the new C4EYE XHD-2 platform, Bramor SAR’s advanced direction finding and identification NSX sensor is exchangeable with the XHD-2 visible light and forward looking infra-red gimbal, providing dual functionality.
Quantum-Systems has been upgrading its UAS family, with new versions of the Vector, Reliant and Twister drones set for release throughout 2025.
The service has been using a Directed Requirement (DR) approach to speed up the deployment of a Medium Range Reconnaissance capability.
AeroVironment’s portfolio will grow thanks to the eVTOL P550 aimed at battalion-level tactical forces.
The Royal Australian Air Force is advancing its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities across three key programmes as it works with the likes of Boeing and Northrop Grumman to reshape Australia’s defence strategy.
Prototypes from Griffon Aerospace and Textron Systems recently passed through MOSA conformance trials and flight tests.
Funds for the second phase of this effort will be allocated in the US Department of Defense (DoD) FY2026 budget request.